Polestar reported record estimated retail sales of 30,423 cars in the first half of 2026. During the second quarter, retail sales reached an estimated 17,296 cars.
Michael Lohscheller, Polestar CEO, stated that delivering record sales in the first half of the year, despite regulatory and market headwinds, represents a significant achievement.
He noted the company continues to make progress across the business, achieving strong growth in several key markets—particularly the UK, Germany, South Korea, and the Iberia region.
Retail Network Expansion and Upcoming Launches
Lohscheller added that Polestar continues to expand its retail sales network, which now comprises 235 sites—a 39% increase compared with last year.
He emphasized the company’s focus on execution across the business as it enters an important phase of new model launches in the coming months.
The first customer deliveries of the Polestar 5 are set to begin, while production of the Polestar 4 SUV has started, with initial deliveries expected during the fourth quarter.
Polestar Sales Volume Breakdown
For the first half of 2026, total retail sales volumes reached 30,423 cars, up 0.4% from 30,289 in the same period of 2025. Excluding the U.S. business, first-half volumes rose 3.1% to 28,562 cars from 27,712 a year earlier.
In the second quarter, total retail sales volumes were 17,296 cars, down 4.0% from 18,026 in Q2 2025. Excluding the U.S. business, second-quarter volumes declined 3.9% to 16,175 cars from 16,818 previously.
In addition to total retail sales volumes, figures excluding the U.S. are presented separately following the decision by U.S. authorities regarding the Connected Vehicle Rule.