Polestar has announced record sales of 30,423 vehicles in the first half of 2026, achieving 17,296 sales in the second quarter following 13,127 sales in the first quarter. Despite facing regulatory and market headwinds, the company delivered strong growth across several key markets.<\/p>\n
CEO Michael Lohscheller stated, ‘Delivering record sales in the first half of the year, despite regulatory and market headwinds, is a significant achievement. We continue to make progress across the business, delivering strong growth in several key markets, especially in the UK, Germany, South Korea and the Iberia region.’<\/p>\n
A major challenge for Polestar is the upcoming ban from the US market due to its Chinese origins and connected vehicle software. The US Commerce Department announced that vehicles developed by Chinese companies with connected software will be prohibited from sale starting with the 2027 model year. While Polestar’s US sales are not a huge portion of its total, the market has been valuable for the brand.<\/p>\n
In its announcement, Polestar shared a table showing global sales versus sales excluding the US market, demonstrating that the company can continue to thrive without the US. The data indicates that the US market is not critical for the company’s overall performance.<\/p>\n
Polestar continues to expand its retail sales network, which now comprises 235 sites\u2014a 39% increase compared to the previous year. This expansion supports the company’s focus on execution as it enters an important phase of new model launches.<\/p>\n
First customer deliveries of the Polestar 5 are set to begin shortly, and production of the Polestar 4 SUV has already started, with first deliveries expected during the fourth quarter of 2026. These new models are expected to drive further sales momentum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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