One decision can either make or break a relationship between two nations that used to work well together, and in this case, it was China and America. At times, it is the smallest decisions that cause a stir in the automotive industry. This time around, it has nothing to do with the fastest car, a new engine, a battery, or a collaboration, but rather something deeper, such as where a car will be produced or manufactured. What happens behind the scenes in the boardrooms always surfaces to the top for the whole world to see. China is now unhappy with this decision, but they have no choice.
China and America are not on good terms, and this has affected the automotive industry
Business as usual with the United States has been halted because of the trade, technology, political and currency misunderstandings and tension between the two nations. This has caused China to lose its mythical EV brand. A brand that China built so hard to grow its market, appeal to customers and create an electric vehicle that aligns with the environmental rules of sustainability is all going down the drain.
Having said that, this invention, produced by China but engineered in Europe, is known to have gained loyal customers and fans in locations such as Asia. It is unfortunate that China has to say goodbye to it. However, this is not the first tension between the two nations in relation to vehicles. There has been a silent war, and the president of the United States claimed that China has been treating America unfairly; hence, China is forced to stop this move.
Polestar used to represent China’s increasing EV power, but that is now changing
The 2026 Polestar 4 is now on the market in the United States, but the disappointing thing is that it is not being manufactured in China. As I mentioned, there is just a lot of chaos and tension between these countries. Therefore, China decided to think of plan B, and it reached out to South Korea to manufacture it there. This means the Polestar 4 will be imported. Making it a financial burden for China as well.
This move and change affect China in certain ways. This brand is not just a car, and this is not about a random Korean factory, but a segment in the Chinese automotive industry that has been shaken and pulled down to a certain extent. While the car has got loyal fans across some parts of the world, it does not dismiss the fact that it will affect China in the long run. It will force China to increase the purchase price to balance its profits as well.
You can now purchase or order your Polestar 4, but deliveries will be delayed a little
Here is what you need to know:
- You can officially place an order for the car.
- You will have to wait for a few months before it is delivered.
- The Polestar 4 is $1500 more, starting at $57,800.
- It will be manufactured in South Korea.
The good part is that China did not give up on its brand and found a solution to make it work for their customers, considering that this car was announced in 2023, meaning many have been anticipating it. I think America is threatened by China because China always knows how to navigate its innovations, and people seem to always cling to whatever China produces, which has made it a global innovative icon nation. Therefore, in instances where America made a hydrogen engine to threaten China, it is just a sign that they have tried but failed to get to that level.
