Polestar Starts U.S. Production Of Polestar 3 SUV At South Carolina Plant

Polestar has officially launched production of its electric vehicle (EV) model, the Polestar 3, at its South Carolina plant. This marks the company’s first EV produced in the United States (U.S.) and makes the Polestar 3 the first model to be produced on two continents.

The South Carolina plant will serve potential buyers in both the U.S. and Europe, complementing existing production in Chengdu, China. This strategic move allows Polestar to offer American-built electric SUVs to the local market while also exporting to Europe.

Polestar’s CEO Thomas Ingenlath expressed the importance of this development stating, “Manufacturing Polestar 3 in the USA is a crucial step for us. Now we offer customers in America an electric SUV that is built in America. Exporting the South Carolina produced Polestar 3 to Europe will strengthen our business on a broader scope.”

The Polestar 3 is designed as a high-performance SUV featuring Scandinavian design, advanced EV technology, and strong driving dynamics. It delivers the latest in centralized core computing powered by NVIDIA and an extensive array of advanced safety systems.

Ingenlath also added, “Polestar 3 has received superb reviews from global automotive media, with strong customer test drive interest. I strongly believe this is the best looking and best driving SUV in the market today.”

In addition to the Polestar 3 production, the company is taking steps to further diversify its manufacturing footprint. Production of the Polestar 4 is set to start in South Korea from the middle of 2025. As for U.S. market, Polestar 4 will have a starting price of $54,900. 

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Furthermore, Polestar’s asset-light approach to development and manufacturing allows it to benefit from the competence, flexibility, and scalability of its partners and major shareholders. As a result, this strategy enables the company to adapt quickly to market demands and optimize its production capabilities.

As Polestar continues to expand its production and model lineup, the production of the Polestar 3 in the U.S. will place it to higher positions in its EV market.

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