Polestar will make its new compact electric SUV, the Polestar 7, in Europe instead of China. The Swedish electric car maker has chosen Volvo Cars’ new factory in Kosice, Slovakia, with production beginning in 2028. This is Polestar’s first vehicle to be built in Europe, a decision driven mainly by the high taxes on Chinese-made electric vehicles entering Western markets. The company faces steep tariffs when shipping cars from China – 28.8% for vehicles sent to Europe and over 100% for those exported to the United States. Currently, most Polestar cars are made in China through its parent companies Geely … Continue reading Polestar 7 SUV Production Moves to Slovakia to Escape 28.8% EU and 100% US Tariffs