Polestar 2 Production Reportedly Ends in China Ahead of All-New Successor

Polestar 2 production in China has reportedly wound down after more than six years, with over 200,000 of the fastbacks built.

The electric fastback has been one of the brand’s most important models since its launch, but customers in several European markets are already being directed toward existing inventory instead of new custom orders.

Polestar 2 reportedly leaves Chinese production after more than 200,000 units

Polestar has not formally announced the end of production, and an entirely new successor is expected in early 2027.

The final Polestar 2 vehicles have reportedly already rolled off the assembly line in Luqiao, China, and in markets such as Norway and Sweden, the company is no longer accepting new configurations and is pointing buyers to available stock, according to electrive.com.

Production in Luqiao began in March 2020. Media reports put the plant’s total output at just over 200,000 vehicles, while Polestar’s last reported sales figure exceeded 190,000 units.

The model became particularly significant in Norway, where more than 16,000 examples were sold, and Polestar Norge recently credited the car with helping establish the brand in that market. Its development also traces back to Volvo: the automaker introduced the 40.1 and 40.2 concept studies in 2016. The former became the XC40, while the latter provided the basis for the Polestar 2.

A major technical revision arrived in 2024, when Polestar moved key versions from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive and substantially updated the powertrain.

Successor arrives as Polestar adjusts its lineup and market strategy

Polestar has said the successor will be a fundamentally new vehicle rather than a facelift. Norwegian broadcaster TV 2 Broom has reported that it will take the form of a crossover, but Polestar has not confirmed its body style, platform or manufacturing location.

The transition comes during a challenging period for the automaker. Global sales increased just 0.4% to 30,423 vehicles in the first half of 2026, while revenue declined around 4% to $1.36 billion, although Polestar significantly reduced its operating loss. The company also lowered its full-year growth forecast from a low double-digit rate to a low-to-mid-single-digit range, citing the Polestar 2’s lifecycle transition and changes to its US business.

The US Connected Vehicle Rule will bar Polestar from selling new vehicles there starting with the 2027 model year. Europe now accounts for around 80% of its sales, increasing the importance of the region as the company prepares its next generation of vehicles.

Polestar is also building vehicles elsewhere. Its Polestar 4 SUV entered production in Busan, South Korea, during the second quarter of 2026. Orders are open, and first European deliveries are scheduled for the fourth quarter, although the German configurator shows a delivery window of January to February 2027.

The Polestar 2’s departure leaves a significant gap in the lineup before its replacement arrives. The successor will need to take over the role of a model that helped establish the brand, while Polestar continues reshaping its product range and regional focus.

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