Polestar 2 removed from Polestar’s US website alongside tariff announcement
Polestar has removed the Polestar 2 from its US website header in an early sign of how new tariffs will restrict choice and competition for American consumers, thus increasing prices.
The Polestar 2 is Polestar’s first full EV – the original Polestar 1 was a limited-edition plug-in hybrid.
It started production in 2020 in Luqiao, Zhejiang, China, where Polestar and Volvo’s parent corporation, Geely, was founded.
And there’s the rub: while Polestar’s newer EV, the 3 (which we just drove the new single motor version of last week), is built in South Carolina, the 2 is not.
Unfortunately, that interacts with some news that has been getting a lot of play lately: tariffs.
The US has been gradually getting stupider and stupider on the issue of tariffs, apparently determined to increase prices for Americans and decrease the competitiveness of American manufacturing in a time of change for the auto industry.
It is widely acknowledged (by anyone who has given it a few seconds of thought) that tariffs increase prices and that trade barriers tend to reduce competition, leading to less innovation.
It started with 25% tariffs on various products from China, implemented in the 2018-2020 timeframe. Then, in 2024, President Biden implemented a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, effectively stopping their sale in the US. These tariffs included some exceptions and credits based on Volvo’s other US manufacturing, which Polestar had used to keep the most expensive versions of the 2 on sale in the US, while restricting the lower-priced versions from sale. Nevertheless, they were a bad idea.
Now, in yet another step to make America less competitive and inflate the prices of goods more for Americans, we got more tariff announcements today from a senile ex-reality TV host who wandered into the White House rose garden (which he does not belong in). These tariffs do not include the same exceptions as the previously-announced Biden tariffs.
Apparently this has all been enough for Polestar, as even in advance of today’s tariff announcements, the company suddenly removed its Polestar 2 from its website header today.
The change can be seen at polestar.com/us, where only the Polestar 3 and 4 are listed in the header area. On other sites, like the company’s Norwegian website or British website, the car is still there. The Polestar 2 page is still up on the US website, but it isn’t linked to elsewhere on the site (we’ll see how long it stays up).
We reached out to Polestar for comment, but didn’t hear anything back before publication. We’ll update if we do.
It makes sense that the Polestar 2 would still be for sale elsewhere, as it only started production in 2020. Most car models are available for at least 7 years, so this is an earlier exit than expected.
So it’s likely that all of the tariff news is what had an effect in killing the Polestar 2.
Then again, this is also just the second day of a new fiscal quarter. Perhaps the timing offers Polestar an opportunity to make a clean break – especially now that the lower-priced version of its Polestar 3 is available.
Despite the lower $67.5k base price of the new Polestar 3 variant, that represents a big increase in price for the brand, which had sold the base model Polestar 2 for around $50k originally, before all of these tariffs.
Update: Polestar got back to us with comment, but understandably, it doesn’t say much:
Polestar is a three-car company and Polestar 2 is available for customers now. There are a select number of Polestar 2s in stock at retailers that can be found on Polestar.com, but Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 will be the priority in the North American market.
Electrek’s Take
This isn’t the first car that America has been deprived of due to tariffs. The Volvo EX30, one of our most anticipated vehicles, and Electrek’s Vehicle of the Year for 2024, had its American availability pushed back due to tariffs.
Volvo decided to build the car in Belgium and export it to the US, but now that new tariffs apply to the EU as well, maybe that low-priced, awesome, fast, small EV will instead stay in Europe instead of being shipped overseas.
This shows how mercurial tariff fiats from an ignoramus are bad for manufacturing, as they mean that companies can’t make plans – and if they can’t make plans, eventually, they’ll probably just write the country making the random decisions out of their plans so they don’t have to deal with the nonsense.
And we’ve heard this from every businessperson or manufacturer representative we’ve talked to at any level of the automotive industry. Nobody thinks any of this is a good idea, because it objectively is not. All it does is make business harder, make the US less trustworthy, make things more expensive, and overall just harm America.
Yet another way that Americans are getting screwed by this stupid nonsense. 49% of you voted for inflation, and 100% of Americans are now getting it. Happy Inflation Day, everyone.
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Prime Day-1 Green Deals: Save hundreds on Segway EVs, Exclusive EcoFlow low, Anker SOLIX, Navimow, Greenworks, and much more
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is in full swing now and we’ve got an excitingly packed edition of Green Deals today with some of the first day’s best savings opportunities, with the many others having been rounded together in our Prime Day Green Deals hub, which we will continue updating through the rest of the week. Leading today’s bunch is Segway’s Fall Prime Day Sale that is taking hundreds off its EVs – including the premium Max G3 Smart Electric Scooter for $1,100, as well as the Xafari and Xyber e-bikes hitting return and new low prices, among others. We also have an exclusive $2,000 savings on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra with a FREE 400W solar panel at its $3,799 low, Anker’s latest SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station dropping to a new $379 low, and much more waiting for you below.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Save up to 46% on Segway EVs for Prime Day, like the premium Max G3 smart e-scooter at $1,100 (Reg. $1,200), more
Segway has launched its Fall Prime Day Sale, with up to 46% discounts on a selection of its EVs directly from its website, as well as through Amazon. One notable price cut that’s been a long time coming is the Segway Max G3 Electric Scooter dropping to $1,099.99 shipped, with the price matched at Amazon too. It carries a $1,500 MSRP, though we’ve seen it keep down at $1,200 for the majority of the year since releasing in March, save for the $900 and $1,000 pre-sale and launch deals. Aside from those first-time discounts, you’re otherwise getting the best price since during this event, giving you $100 off the going rate for the third-best price we have tracked. Head below for more on this advanced cruiser and the other models benefiting from discounts.
The latest generation in the series, Segway’s Max G3 e-scooter, picks up the mantle from its beloved second-generation predecessor and takes things further with upgrades, like the 800W motor that can peak as high as 2,000W to tackle up to 30% inclines and hit top speeds of 20/28 MPH. Featuring a boost mode, acceleration can be ramped up getting you from 0 to 15.5 MPH in 2.4 seconds before increasing further up to its higher speeds. There’s also the 597Wh battery that allows for up to 50 miles of travel after only 3.5 hours of charging – which can be cut down to 2.5 hours by using the alternate DC charging cable simultaneously with the AC cable.
Some of the Segway Max G3’s upgraded features include the Stability Enhancement System, as well as the Apple Find My inclusion, so you’ll always know where it is, especially if unfortunately stolen – plus, proximity locking and unlocking for even more bolstered security. You’ll also be getting dual suspension, 11-inch self-sealing tires, the automatic 6W headlight, underglow deck lighting, and a 2.4-inch smart TFT display, which provides navigation, caller ID, and smart charge management through your phone.
Segway’s full Prime Day EV deals:
- C2 Lite eKickScooter for kids: $150 (Reg. $200) | matched at Amazon
- 9.9 MPH for up to 5.9 miles
- C2 eKickScooter for kids: $160 (Reg. $250) | $20 less at Amazon
- 9.9 MPH for up to 6.8 miles
- C2 Pro eKickScooter for kids: $230 (Reg. $300) | matched at Amazon
- 12.4 MPH for up to 9.3 miles
- E2 Plus II Electric Scooter: $296 (Reg. $400) | matched at Amazon
- 15.5 MPH for up to 16 miles
- E2 Pro Electric Scooter: $400 (Reg. $600) | matched at Amazon
- 15.5 MPH for up to 21.7 miles
- Apple Find My, more
- S2 Self-Balancing Scooter: $530 (Reg. $600) | matched at Amazon
- 11.2 MPH for up to 21.7 miles
- Max G2 Electric Scooter: $750 (Reg. $1,400) | matched at Amazon
- 22 MPH for up to 43 miles
- Traction Control System, Apple Find My, more
- F3 Electric Scooter: $750 (Reg. $1,000) | matched at Amazon
- 20 MPH for up to 44 miles
- Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
- ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter: $850 (Reg. $1,300) | matched at Amazon
- 24.9 MPH for up to 43.5 miles
- Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
- MAX G3 Electric Scooter: $1,100 (Reg. $1,500) | matched at Amazon
- 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
- Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
- Xafari Electric Bike: $2,000 (Reg. $2,400)
- 20 MPH for up to 88 miles
- Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, and much more
- Xyber Electric Bike: $2,900 (Reg. $3,300)
- 35 MPH for up to 112 miles
- Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, and much more
You can browse Segway’s full Fall Prime Day Sale lineup on the landing page here.
Score $2,000 in exclusive savings on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra power station with a FREE 400W solar panel at $3,799 low
Folks looking for significantly more backup power support to cover home systems will find an ample opportunity in the exclusive savings we’ve got for our readers from Wellbots, where you can now pick up the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station with a FREE 400W solar panel for $3,799 shipped, after using the code 9TODPU5 at checkout for an additional 5% off. Dropping down from its $5,799 MSRP to $3,999, the extra savings takes the cost back down to the best rate we have tracked, though in the past those deals never included the free solar panel. Not only are you getting $2,000 in exclusive savings for a return all-time low on the initial inverter + battery combo that makes up the base power station, but you’re getting FREE solar gear added on for expanded capabilities.
If you want to learn more about this solar generator bundle, be sure to check out our original coverage of this exclusive deal here.
You can now score Anker’s latest SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 power station at Amazon for a new $379 Prime Day low
Anker’s official Amazon storefront is undercutting its Prime Day Sale on the pricing of its new SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station that has fallen down to $379 shipped, which beats out the direct sale pricing by $50. This is the latest model from the brand, which has been carrying a $799 MSRP since hitting the market in August, with the discounts we’ve seen up until now dropping costs as low as $429. Now, during the Prime Day event, you can pick it up with $420 slashed from the MSRP for the best new price we have tracked.
If you want to learn more about this station, be sure to either check out our original coverage of this deal here, or read through our hands-on tested review here.
Best Fall EV deals!
- Velotric Nomad 2X e-bike (camo) with DELTA 3 Plus station: $3,048 (Reg. $3,298)
- Velotric Nomad 2X e-bike (sage or fig) with DELTA 3 Plus station: $2,948 (Reg. $3,298)
- Aventon Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike: $2,599 (Reg. $2,899)
- Ride1Up Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive Gates Belt CVT e-bike: $2,595 (Reg. $2,795)
- Ride1Up Revv 1 DRT Off-Road Moped-Style e-bike: $2,395 (Reg. $2,595)
- Ride1Up Revv 1 Full Suspension Moped-Style e-bike: $2,395 (Reg. $2,595)
- Heybike Hero 750W Mid-Drive Carbon-Fiber All-Terrain e-bike (new low): $2,299 (Reg. $3,099)
- Heybike Hero 1,000W Carbon-Fiber All-Terrain e-bike (new low): $2,099 (Reg. $2,599)
- Velotric Nomad 2 All-Terrain e-bike with $120 bundle (new): $1,999 (No price cut)
- Rad Power Radster Road Commuter e-bike: $1,999 (Reg. $2,199)
- Rad Power Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike: $1,999 (Reg. $2,199)
- Lectric XPedition 2.0 35Ah Cargo e-bike w/ up to $694 bundle: $1,999 (Reg. $2,693)
- Ride1Up Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive 9-Speed e-bike: $1,995 (Reg. $2,495)
- Tenways AGO X All-Terrain e-bike with $307 bundle: $1,899 (Reg. $2,499)
- Lectric ONE Long-Range Belt-Drive e-bike with $220 bundle: $1,899 (Reg. $2,619)
- Velotric Fold 1 Plus e-bike (gray or white) with DELTA 2 station: $1,898 (Reg. $2,198)
- Velotric Fold 1 Plus e-bike (mango or blue) with DELTA 2 station: $1,828 (Reg. $2,198)
- Rad Power RadRunner Plus Cargo Utility e-bike with extra battery: $1,799 (No price cut)
- Aventon Abound SR Smart Cargo e-bike (new, first discount): $1,799 (Reg. $1,899)
- Lectric XP Trike2 750 Long-Range eTrike with $455 preorder bundle: $1,799 (Reg. $2,254)
- Velotric Breeze 1 Cruiser e-bike with $150 bundle (new, first discount): $1,699 (Reg. $1,799)
- Aventon Pace 4 Smart Cruiser e-bike (new, second-ever discount): $1,699 (Reg. $1,799)
- Rad Power RadExpand 5 Plus Folding e-bike (lowest price): $1,699 (Reg. $1,899)
- Lectric XPedition 2.0 26Ah Cargo e-bike w/ $545 bundle: $1,699 (Reg. $2,244)
- Lectric XPeak 2.0 Long-Range Off-Road e-bike with $415 bundle: $1,699 (Reg. $2,114)
- Rad Power RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike with extra battery: $1,599 (Reg. $1,799)
- Aventon Abound Cargo e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $1,999)
- Ride1Up VORSA Modular Multi-Use e-bike (first discount): $1,595 (Reg. $1,695)
- Rad Power RadRunner Cargo Utility e-bike with extra battery: $1,499 (No pirce cut)
- Lectric XPeak 2.0 Standard Off-Road e-bike with $247 bundle: $1,499 (Reg. $1,746)
- Lectric XP Trike2 with $257 bundle: $1,499 (Reg. $1,756)
- Rad Power RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,799)
- Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bikes with $118 bundle: $1,499 (Reg. $1,899)
- Velotric Nomad 1 Plus All-Terrain e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,899)
- Aventon Aventure 2 All-Terrain e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,999)
- Aventon Sinch 2 Folding e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,699)
- Lectric XPedition 2.0 13Ah Cargo e-bike with $346 bundle: $1,399 (Reg. $1,745)
- Aventon Level 2 Commuter e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,899)
- Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,599)
- Velotric T1 ST Plus Lightweight e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,649)
- Heybike ALPHA All-Terrain e-bike (new low): $1,399 (Reg. $1,699)
- Ride1Up Roadster V3 Lightweight Premium e-bike: $1,395 (Reg. $1,495)
- Lectric XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes with $415 bundle: $1,299 (Reg. $1,714)
- Lectric XP4 750 LR Folding Utility e-bikes with $394 bundle: $1,299 (Reg. $1,693)
- Heybike Hauler Dual-Battery Cargo e-bike (new low): $1,299 (Reg. $1,899)
- Heybike Horizon Full-Suspension e-bike (second-ever low): $1,299 (Reg. $1,999)
- Heybike Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike with extra battery: $1,199 (Reg. $1,848)
- Lectric XP Lite 2.0 JW Black LR e-bike with $439 bundle: $1,099 (Reg. $1,538)
- Ride1Up Portola Folding e-bike: $1,095 (Reg. $1,095)
- Lectric XP4 Standard Folding Utility e-bikes with $79 bundle: $999 (Reg. $1,078)
- Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $439 bundles: $1,099 (Reg. $1,438)
- Heybike Hauler Single-Battery Cargo e-bike (new low): $899 (Reg. $1,499)
- Segway E3 Pro Electric Scooter (launch): $600 (Reg. $700)
Best new Green Deals landing this week
The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.
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The Volvo EX30 is now even more affordable. Volvo launched the EX30 Single Motor in the US, with prices starting under $40,000, but that’s not all.
Volvo adds cheaper EX30 trim for the 2026 model year
Volvo promised it was coming. Although the cheaper EX30 trim was scheduled to arrive in the US by the end of 2024, Volvo ultimately pushed back its arrival as it ramped up production.
Almost a year later, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor is finally available on Volvo’s US website. Prices for the 2026 Volvo EX30 start at just $38,950. That’s a nearly $6,000 price reduction from the 2025 model, which started at $44,600.
The outgoing model was exclusively available in the 422-hp Twin Motor Performance variant, while the 2026 EX30 gains a new Single Motor version.
The new EX30 model features a single rear-mounted motor with 268-hp. It’s powered by the same 69 kWh battery pack as the Twin Motor version, but offers an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 261 miles. Upgrading to the Twin Motor Performance, with 253 miles range, costs an additional $6,000.
Volvo offers the Plus package as standard, but you can upgrade to the Ultra grade, which adds Park Pilot Assist, a 360-degree camera with 3D view, and more, for $46,650.
With charging speeds of up to 175 kW, Volvo said the EX30 Single Motor can recharge from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes.
Volvo introduced another EX30 variant for the 2026 model year, the more rugged Cross Country version. The 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country starts at $48,150 and is only available as an AWD model.
The EX30 Cross Country is “engineered to move effortlessly from city streets to snowy trails and rugged backroads,” Volvo said. It offers higher ground clearance, a blacked-out grille, skid plates, wide wheel arches, and more, perfect for both on- and off-road adventures. It offers a driving range of 227 miles.
| 2026 Volvo EX30 trim | Starting Price | Driving Range |
| Volvo EX30 Single Motor, Plus | $38,950 | 261 miles |
| Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance, Plus | $44,900 | 253 miles |
| Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance, Ultra | $46,600 | 253 miles |
| Volvo EX30 Cross Country | $48,150 | 227 miles |
The new EX30 is part of Volvo’s revamped 2026 lineup, which also includes significant improvements to the larger EX90. Volvo’s three-row electric SUV now has faster charging times and more computing power than ever.
Volvo’s popular Black Edition package is now available on the EX40, its first EV to receive the blacked-out design upgrade.
Interested in trying one out for yourself? You can use our links below to find Volvo EX30, EX40, and EX90 models available in your area.
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After cutting prices on its top-selling electric vehicle by nearly $10,000 in the US, Hyundai is now bringing the savings to new markets. Hyundai is offering discounts of over $34,000 on some of its EVs overseas.
Hyundai is discounting EVs in the US and overseas
Last week, Hyundai announced it was reducing prices on the 2026 IONIQ 5 by up to $9,800 in the US. The 2026 IONIQ 5 starts at just $35,000, making it one of the most affordable EVs available alongside the Chevy Equinox EV and the Nissan LEAF.
Hyundai said the generous EV discounts reflected its “commitment to affordability” as part of its long-term strategy.
Record vehicle sales and higher output at its new EV plant in Georgia are helping reduce costs, which the company said it’s now passing on to buyers.
The massive EV discounts are starting to pile up after Hyundai cut prices in another market on Tuesday. After launching a series of special offers in Australia on Tuesday, Hyundai is discounting some of its EVs by more than $34,000.
According to TheDriven, Hyundai reduced prices on select IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Inster EV, and Kona Electric models by up to $34,142.
Hyundai’s most affordable electric car, the Inster (which is sadly not sold in the US), received a $3,925 price reduction, and now starts at under $40,000 for the first time.
The IONIQ 6 is heavily discounted, with up to $34,142 off the driveway price on 2023 model year inventory. Hyundai has also reduced the prices of the IONIQ 5 by nearly $10,000. As the report points out, the savings are based on the driveway prices in NSW, which are available nationally.
Although Hyundai’s price cuts in the US were in response to the $7,500 federal EV tax credit expiring, the discounts in Australia come as demand for electric cars is at an all-time high. In September, electric vehicles accounted for 11.3% of new car sales.
In the US, Hyundai is still offering a $7,500 cash incentive for 2025 IONIQ 5 models until at least the end of October.
| 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim | Driving Range (miles) | 2025 Starting Price | 2026 Starting Price* | Price Reduction | Monthly lease cost (October 2025) |
| IONIQ 5 SE RWD Standard Range | 245 | $42,600 | $35,000 | ($7,600) | $249 |
| IONIQ 5 SE RWD | 318 | $46,650 | $37,500 | ($9,150) | $259 |
| IONIQ 5 SEL RWD | 318 | $49,600 | $39,800 | ($9,800) | $299 |
| IONIQ 5 Limited RWD | 318 | $54,300 | $45,075 | ($9,225) | $369 |
| IONIQ 5 SE Dual Motor AWD | 290 | $50,150 | $41,000 | ($9,150) | $309 |
| IONIQ 5 SEL Dual Motor AWD | 290 | $53,100 | $43,300 | ($9,800) | $349 |
| IONIQ 5 XRT Dual Motor AWD | 259 | $55,500 | $46,275 | ($9,225) | $379 |
| IONIQ 5 Limited Dual Motor AWD | 269 | $58,200 | $48,975 | ($9,225) | $419 |
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Standard Range starts at $42,600, while the 2026 model year is priced from just $35,000.
Although it was already one of the most affordable EVs on the market, the IONIQ 5 is hard to pass up with leases starting at just $249 per month in the US. For $10 more per month ($259), you can upgrade to the long-range SE RWD trim, which offers a range of up to 318 miles.
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