Polestar 2 is no longer configurable in Canada; final units 2025 units nearly all gone.
Canada’s 100% tariff on Chinese EVs halts further Polestar 2 imports from March 2025.
Polestar to focus on U.S. and Korea-built Polestar 3 and 4 in North American markets.
The Polestar 2 is no longer available for configuration on Polestar Canada’s website, and imports of the vehicle ceased in March 2025 due to Canada’s 100% tariff on Chinese-built electric vehicles. In short, it’s over for the Polestar 2.
Canada implemented the tariff on October 1, 2024, matching similar measures introduced in the United States. The Canadian government said the decision aimed to prevent a “potential surge of EV imports” and to “level the playing field for Canadian auto workers.” The surtax primarily targets automakers such as BYD, Chery, XPeng, and Nio, whose pricing models could undercut North American manufacturers.
Polestar, along with Volvo, has been affected by the tariff due to its production ties to China. The Polestar 2 is built exclusively at Geely’s Luqiao CMA Super Factory in China’s Zhejiang province and is now subject to the full import surcharge. Based on the website, the remaining 2025 Polestar 2 inventories have been depleted, as the sole option is to shop for pre-owned models.
Canada’s 106% Tariff on China-Made EVs Could Kill Some Models Like the Polestar 2
Last summer 2025, Polestar confirmed that the Polestar 2 would not return to the North American market for the 2026 model year. A direct successor had been reported, but the company has yet to release further details.
Going forward, Polestar is focusing on the more expensive Polestar 3 and Polestar 4, which are assembled in the United States and South Korea. These models fall outside the scope of the Chinese tariff and are expected to anchor the brand’s North American presence.
Other automakers have also adjusted production and distribution strategies in response to the tariff. Volvo, which also builds some EVs in China, faces similar constraints in the Canadian market.
