A New Jersey Polestar retailer is accusing the brand of helping engineer its own federal sales ban, turning a regulatory hammer into the centerpiece of a $25 million franchise lawsuit. The dealer argues the Connected Vehicle Rule decision is less an unlucky break and more a convenient exit ramp from the United States.
The case raises fresh questions about what Polestar's US sales halt really means for dealers trying to recover sunk investments and for buyers wondering how solid the brand's American footprint looks past the 2026 model year.
