Polestar is the EV brand spun from Volvo: Scandinavian design, Google built into the dash, and Volvo safety engineering. The US lineup is the Polestar 3 SUV, built in South Carolina, and the Polestar 4. Regulatory changes mean 2026 models are the last new Polestars for the US market for now.
The flagship SUV: Volvo EX90 engineering with sportier tuning and cleaner design, built in South Carolina, with up to roughly 350 miles of range.
The one with no rear window: a camera handles the mirror while the coupe roofline hides a surprisingly roomy back seat. The most attainable Polestar.
Polestar sells its own cars, and lost US sales authorization from the 2027 model year under the Connected Vehicle Rule, so 2026 is the last model year sold new here. These are the closest cars you can buy through a franchise store, matched by size, body style, and range. When a participating dealership lists one new, it is priced three ways for your ZIP code.
Midsize electric SUV. Polestar loses US sales authorization after the 2026 model year, so these are the Scandinavian and German equivalents that stay.
Volvo's electric flagship: three rows, up to 310 miles of range, and a lidar-equipped safety suite that scans the road hundreds of feet ahead.
The EV that changed Cadillac's story: up to about 326 miles of range, a 33-inch curved display, and a cabin that outclasses German rivals. The Lyriq-V is the quickest Cadillac ever built, per Cadillac.
Genesis's compact luxury SUV: leather-trimmed cabin, 300 hp standard, and an electric version with 429 hp.
Audi's newest EV, on the same 800-volt platform as the Porsche Macan Electric: up to roughly 321 miles of range and 10-to-80 percent charging in about 21 minutes.
New-vehicle sales are set to pause after the 2026 model year because Polestar was not granted authorization under the federal Connected Vehicle Rule for later model years. Existing owners keep their cars, warranties, parts, and service. For buyers, the practical effect is aggressive savings on remaining new inventory.
It depends on your priorities. The cars themselves are excellent and the warranty and service commitments stand, and clearance pricing can make them exceptional value. The trade-offs are uncertain resale value and a shrinking retail footprint. Go in with open eyes and negotiate hard.
The Polestar 2 was discontinued for the US, largely due to tariffs on its Chinese production. New and certified pre-owned examples still show up in inventory, and the used market is where the 2 shines: Volvo-grade build quality at compact-EV prices.
Yes, current Polestars can access the Tesla Supercharger network with a NACS adapter, alongside full CCS fast-charging support on networks like Electrify America and EVgo. Between them, major interstate corridors are well covered.
Polestar started as Volvo's performance arm and became a standalone electric brand. You get shared Volvo engineering and safety architecture with sportier tuning and more minimalist design. The Polestar 3 even shares its South Carolina factory with Volvo.