Polestar 2 Production Ends After Six Years; Successor Planned for 2027
The original EV sold roughly 200,000 units globally before being replaced by a model inspired by the Formula 2030 concept.
Production of the first-generation Polestar 2 has officially ended, closing the chapter on the brand’s first mass-produced electric vehicle after six years on the market.
What Happened
A company representative confirmed that manufacturing of the Polestar 2 ceased at the Luqiao plant in China, following reports from Norwegian outlet TV2. The vehicle, which competed with the Tesla Model 3, sold approximately 200,000 units worldwide during its lifecycle. Over the years, the model underwent several facelifts, including a significant drivetrain change in 2023 that shifted entry-level trims from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive, while top-tier versions retained all-wheel drive options. At its peak, the car offered up to 314 miles of EPA-estimated range.
Why It Matters
The discontinuation of the Polestar 2 in the United States last year was driven by increased import tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and a subsequent denial of authorization under the Connected Vehicle Rule by the U.S. Department of Commerce, which halted Polestar’s sales in the region. Globally, the end of the first generation marks a strategic pivot for the Geely-owned automaker as it executes a plan to launch four new models within three years. The Polestar 5 and Polestar 4 have already gone on sale in Europe, leaving the new Polestar 2 and the smaller Polestar 7 as the next phase of the brand’s lineup.
The Bottom Line
While the original Polestar 2 is dead, a successor is scheduled to debut next year. The new model is expected to draw design inspiration from the Formula 2030 concept and maintain the sedan-crossover hybrid form factor, though specific details remain unconfirmed by the manufacturer.
