Polestar has run into a new regulatory hurdle in the United States, with rules targeting connected-vehicle technology tied to China effectively barring future sales of the brand’s cars in the country. Polestar, though headquartered in Sweden, has ownership and supply chain ties to Chinese automaker Geely, which has put it in the crosshairs of restrictions aimed at limiting Chinese software and hardware in vehicles sold to American consumers.

The rules form part of a broader U.S. push to restrict connected-car components, including software, that originate from China, over national security concerns tied to data collection and remote vehicle control. Polestar joins a small number of automakers directly affected by the policy.

The move adds to a difficult stretch for Polestar in North America, where it has already been working through production shifts and cost pressures. It also highlights how geopolitics is increasingly shaping which EV brands can compete in the U.S. market, independent of vehicle quality or consumer demand.

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