Polestar 6 Convertible Delayed Due to US Tariffs on Chinese EVs

Polestar's highly anticipated Polestar 6 electric convertible is being delayed because of US tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles. In an interview with Edmunds, Polestar's global head of product communications, Graeme Lambert, explained that the roadster has been deprioritized as the brand focuses on more affordable models. The Polestar 6, first shown as the 02 concept in 2022, was slated for a 2026 launch. It is closely related to the Polestar 5 sedan, which is built in China and would face a 100% tariff, doubling its $140,000 starting price. The Polestar 6, expected to start at $200,000, would become one of the world's most expensive vehicles after tariffs. Polestar is instead concentrating on the more accessible Polestar 7 and 2 for the US market. Lambert stated that the convertible's platform is essentially ready, but economic factors are the main obstacle. The spike in US gas prices may renew interest in EVs, but the Polestar 6's US arrival remains uncertain.