The all-electric Polestar 3 SUV will be manufactured in the USA

16 June 2021, 06:30:27

The all-electric Polestar 3 SUV will be manufactured in the USAPolestar announced today that the all-electric Polestar 3 SUV will be manufactured in the USA alongside new Volvo vehicles at the Volvo Cars production center in Ridgeville, South Carolina. Polestar vehicles built in South Carolina will be for sale in the United States.

Polestar 3 will debut the new generation of electric vehicle architecture from Volvo Car Group, which has been designed from scratch for full electrification. The aerodynamic electric performance SUV will feature industry-leading connectivity features based on Google's native Android Automotive OS infotainment system, as well as high-end, safety-focused autonomous driving features. Production of Polestar 3 is expected to begin globally in 2022. Full product details will be made available at a later date.

The move transforms Polestar into a truly global brand with an industrial capacity in the two largest single markets for electric vehicles in the world – the USA and China – alongside its headquarters and established sales and distribution capabilities in Europe.

The manufacturing announcement also underlines Polestar's commitment to the American retail market, which is undergoing a period of rapid expansion. Polestar will open around 25 retail 'Spaces' across the country in 2021. The Spaces offer customer conveniences such as home test drives, free pick-up and delivery servicing, and mobile service for consumers in markets still awaiting the opening of a Polestar Space.

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