Polestar will build its flagship Polestar 3 electric SUV only in South Carolina by the end of 2026, ending production in China, InsideEVs reported on April 6, 2026.
The move
The Polestar 3 is built today in Chengdu, China, and at Volvo’s plant in Ridgeville, S.C., alongside the similar Volvo EX90. Polestar confirmed to CarBuzz that Chinese production will end by year’s end. The South Carolina plant will then supply customers worldwide. It will be the brand’s only USA-made model.
Polestar had announced late in March that it intended to “consolidate manufacturing” of the SUV in South Carolina “to drive efficiencies.” It did not give other reasons. InsideEVs said the move likely reflects high USA tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles and parts. Volvo will also convert about $274 million into additional Polestar shares.
Why it matters for Made in USA
Moving a global model’s only production line to the USA is a clear reshoring step, driven at least partly by tariffs. Buyers can check a vehicle’s USA and Canadian parts content and final assembly point on the window sticker required under the American Automobile Labeling Act.
FAQ
Where will the Polestar 3 be built?
Only at Volvo’s plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, by the end of 2026.
Is any other Polestar made in the USA?
No. The Polestar 3 will be the brand’s only USA-made model.
Why is Polestar moving production?
Polestar cited efficiency. InsideEVs said tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles were likely a factor.
Source & credit
Originally reported by InsideEVs (Iulian Dnistran), April 6, 2026: Polestar’s Largest EV Will Be Made Exclusively In The U.S.