EV maker Polestar's quarterly sales volumes slide amid US market ban

Polestar reported a 4% decline in quarterly sales volumes, highlighting ongoing profitability struggles. The update comes weeks after a U.S. market ban was imposed starting with the 2027 model year, increasing downside risk to forward demand. Overall, the combination of weaker volumes and regulatory overhang is likely to pressure sentiment toward the stock.

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Polestar reported a 4% decline in quarterly sales volumes, highlighting ongoing profitability struggles. The update comes weeks after a U.S. market ban was imposed starting with the 2027 model year, increasing downside risk to forward demand. Overall, the combination of weaker volumes and regulatory overhang is likely to pressure sentiment toward the stock.