Polestar 2 discontinued in France

The Polestar 2, an all-electric sedan developed by the Swedish brand Polestar, has been discontinued in France after a dispute with Citroën over the use of a logo. The car, which was produced in China, is no longer available for purchase in the country, though its website still shows configurations for remaining stock.

Production halted after six years

The Polestar 2, launched in 2019 as Polestar’s first fully electric model, has had its production in China stopped. Norwegian media outlet TV 2 Broom reported that the car will have reached a total production of 200,000 units across its Sino-Swedish partnership. The model was once part of Volvo’s performance division before becoming a separate premium brand in 2017.

Inventory clearance for new model

Polestar is halting production of the Polestar 2 to clear out existing stock while waiting for the launch of its successor, expected in early 2027. The new version will be a completely redesigned model with a more sporty and lower profile, aiming to outperform competitors like the BMW i3.

Technical upgrades and production plans

The new Polestar 2 is expected to use an 800 V electrical architecture, similar to the Polestar 3, 4, and 5 models. This upgrade would bring its performance in line with the latest electric vehicles. Reports suggest the new model might be assembled in Slovakia, though this has not been officially confirmed by Polestar.

Challenges in European production

Producing the new Polestar 2 in Europe could help boost sales by qualifying for purchase incentives not available for Chinese-made cars, such as in France. However, setting up a new production line would be costly, and Polestar, which is currently banned from the U.S. market, may not have the resources to invest in multiple production sites.