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Polestar ends production of the Polestar 2 in China

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Electrek reports that the final Polestar 2 vehicle has rolled off the Luqiao assembly line, ending production . Electrek reports that more than 200,000 Polestar 2 units have been built in China since the model launched in 2020 . Electrek reports that Polestar has not officially confirmed the production end, but the halt aligns with its announced plan to release an updated Polestar 2 in 2027 and a new Polestar 7 SUV in early 2028 . Electrek reports that the brand is pulling out of the United States after the Commerce Department declined to grant authorization under the Connected Vehicle Rule .

Why it matters. Electrek reports that the company will concentrate on its upcoming 2027 model update and the 2028 Polestar 7 SUV while shifting its market focus away from the United States .

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