Polestar will introduce NACS charging in South Korea by 2029, expanding charging access while growing its destination charging network to improve EV ownership.
Polestar will stop selling new EVs in the U.S. from the 2027 model year after the Commerce Department denied an exemption under the Connected Vehicle Rule. Europe becomes its key growth market.
Polestar 4 receives chassis refinements, improved steering and a lower carbon footprint for the new model year. UK prices start at £56,750.
Polestar and Clever are testing bidirectional charging in Denmark, enabling the Polestar 4 to power homes, support the grid, and provide backup energy during outages.
Polestar and the University of Oxford launch a research study to scientifically measure driving excitement in electric vehicles using biometric and behavioural data.
Google Gemini is rolling out to Polestar and Volvo EVs, replacing voice commands with natural conversations, smarter navigation, and AI-powered in-car assistance.
Polestar reports 13,126 Q1 2026 sales, up 7% YoY, with rapid retail expansion and strong performance across key global EV markets.
Volvo and Polestar consolidate Polestar 3 production in South Carolina while boosting finances with a $274M debt-to-equity conversion, strengthening EV strategy.
Polestar advances EV sustainability as Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 batteries reach 50% recycled cobalt, supporting circularity, lower emissions, and longer battery life.
Polestar publishes the full life cycle carbon footprint of the Polestar 5, highlighting sustainable aluminium sourcing, renewable energy manufacturing and eco-friendly interior materials.