Verified Nov 2026
Powertrain & Drivetrain
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Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County
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Since 2017
Polestar is a Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, founded in 2017. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion, and is privately held. The company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods industries. In May 2026, Geotab integrated Polestar vehicles into its OEM telematics network, extending fleet data connectivity for the brand's models.
Polestar at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
378
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
378
Named foreign suppliers
23
Top origins
China · South Korea · Iceland · Belgium
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Polestar.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 378 shipments linked to the company, with origins including China, South Korea, Iceland, and Germany.
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and lists powertrain and drivetrain as its primary capability, with electric vehicle models including the Polestar 2, 3, and 4.
Polestar reported its second-quarter and first-half 2026 financial results in September 2026 and announced updates to its capital structure in March 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Operating
9 years in operation (founded 2017).
378 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Polestar is a Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, founded in 2017. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion, and is privately held. The company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods industries. In May 2026, Geotab integrated Polestar vehicles into its OEM telematics network, extending fleet data connectivity for the brand's models.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2017 |
Headquarters | Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Powertrain & Drivetrain |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Polestar makes
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and lists powertrain and drivetrain as its primary capability, with electric vehicle models including the Polestar 2, 3, and 4.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions (source: polestar.com).
Certifications
Polestar is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — polestar.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 378 shipments linked to the company, with origins including China, South Korea, Iceland, and Germany. US customs bill-of-lading records list 378 inbound shipments across 23 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · South Korea · Iceland · Belgium.
Latest developments
2026-09-03 — Polestar reports second quarter select and H1 2026 financial results | Releases | Polestar United States Newsroom (polestar.com)
2026-05-05 — Geotab integrates Polestar vehicles into its OEM telematics network | Geotab (geotab.com)
2026-03-31 — Polestar announces updates to its capital structure and intention to consolidate Polestar 3 manufacturing | Releases | Polestar United States Newsroom (polestar.com)
2026-03-11 — Volteras announces Polestar partnership to provide fleets with direct access to vehicle data | Volteras (volteras.com)
2026-02-18 — Polestar starts largest model offensive in its history: four new cars in three years | Releases | Polestar United States Newsroom (polestar.com)
2025-12-19 — Polestar announces equity financing transaction of USD 300 million and a USD 300 million debt to equity conversion | Releases | Polestar United States Newsroom (polestar.com)
Facilities
Polestar is headquartered in Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County. Public sources also reference these locations:
China — polestar.com
Chengdu, China — polestar.com
South Carolina — polestar.com
Company details
Polestar reported its second-quarter and first-half 2026 financial results in September 2026 and announced updates to its capital structure in March 2026. Polestar was founded in 2017, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Operating": 9 years in operation (founded 2017). 378 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Polestar make?
Polestar is a Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, founded in 2017. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion, and is privately held. The company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods industries. In May 2026, Geotab integrated Polestar vehicles into its OEM telematics network, extending fleet data connectivity for the brand's models.
Where is Polestar headquartered?
Polestar is headquartered in Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County.
When was Polestar founded?
Polestar was founded in 2017.
How big is Polestar?
Polestar has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Polestar hold?
Polestar lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Polestar import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 378 inbound shipments for Polestar, with top origins including China · South Korea · Iceland · Belgium.
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