Volvo Consolidates Global Polestar 3 Production at US Plant

Ridgeville facility in South Carolina to build electric SUV alongside other Volvo models.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:03am

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An abstract, blurred image of an electric SUV in motion, with vibrant streaks of color conveying a sense of speed and modern engineering.Volvo's decision to consolidate global Polestar 3 production at its Ridgeville plant signals the automaker's commitment to electric vehicles and the US market.Ridgeville Today

Volvo Cars and its Polestar electric vehicle brand will consolidate global production of the Polestar 3 all-electric SUV at Volvo's manufacturing plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina. The Ridgeville facility will now build the Polestar 3 alongside Volvo's EX90 and XC60 models, as well as a future hybrid vehicle.

Why it matters

This move allows Volvo to streamline its global production footprint for the Polestar 3, its first all-electric SUV, by leveraging the existing capabilities and infrastructure at the Ridgeville plant. It signals Volvo's commitment to the US market and its confidence in the Ridgeville facility's ability to handle increased production volumes.

The details

The Ridgeville plant, located outside Charleston, South Carolina, will now produce the Polestar 3 electric SUV alongside Volvo's EX90 and XC60 models, as well as a future hybrid vehicle. This consolidation of Polestar 3 production at a single facility aims to improve efficiency and logistics for the automaker.

  • Volvo Cars and Polestar announced the production consolidation on April 2, 2026.

The players

Volvo Cars

A Swedish multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles, including cars, trucks, and construction equipment. Volvo Cars is a subsidiary of Geely Automobile.

Polestar

An electric vehicle brand that is jointly owned by Volvo Cars and its parent company, Geely Automobile.

Ridgeville Plant

Volvo Cars' manufacturing facility located outside Charleston, South Carolina, which will now produce the Polestar 3 electric SUV alongside other Volvo models.

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The takeaway

This production consolidation at Volvo's Ridgeville plant demonstrates the company's commitment to the US market and its confidence in the facility's ability to handle increased volumes of both Volvo and Polestar electric vehicles. It also signals Volvo's strategy to streamline its global manufacturing footprint for its growing electric vehicle lineup.