Teslarati

MARCH 5, 2023

The EV division of Volkswagen’s Scout Motors brand officially announced that its first electric vehicle would be a $40,000 SUV. The all-electric Scout SUV will be built in a new $2 billion factory in South Carolina. Volkswagen did not elaborate more on its upcoming $40k electric SUV under the Scout name.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 5, 2024

Volvo Cars chose June 5 – World Environment Day – to commence production of its new electric flagship SUV, the EX90, at its plant outside Charleston, South Carolina. The EX90 is proudly manufactured in the USA and reflects our long-term commitment to our people in South Carolina and the broader US market.”

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EV Specifications

AUGUST 17, 2024

Polestar announced that the production of its luxury SUV, Polestar 3, has started in South Carolina, USA. The factory in South Carolina produces cars for customers in the US and Europe, complementing existing production in Chengdu, China. This makes the model the first Polestar to be produced on two continents.

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Teslarati

JULY 3, 2024

Electric truck maker Rivian has denied a recent report from Germany claiming that the upcoming Rivian R2 may be produced at Volkswagen’s South Carolina plant in the United States. Volkswagen is looking to produce Scout’s all-electric vehicles at the company’s South Carolina plant.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 16, 2024

Both are owned by Geely, a Chinese corporation, but to get around tariffs on the upcoming Polestar 3, the automaker has moved production of the electric SUV to Volvo’s factory in South Carolina. The Carolina-built Polestar 3 will be sold in the U.S. Hyundai and Kia have begun building EVs at their U.S.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 15, 2024

After some delay, the Polestar 3 electric midsize SUV has started production at Volvo's plant near Charleston, South Carolina, paving the way for the start of customer deliveries in the U.S. It joins the related Volvo EX90 which has been in production at the plant since June.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The first Polestar 3 electric SUVs, built in South Carolina, are now being delivered to customers. Polestar (PSNY) said the new premium electric SUV will play a “pivotal role” in North America.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 18, 2022

The Polestar 3 electric SUV could undercut some potential rivals in price when it launches in early 2023, according to a new report. Speaking at the Automotive News Europe World Congress, Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath said the Polestar 3 will be priced between 75,000 euros and 110,000 euros.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Volvo Cars announced that the next generation of the XC90 large premium SUV will be built in its new manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina from 2021. The South Carolina plant will start production of the next-generation S60 in the fall of 2018.

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Electric Cars Report

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Scout Motors introduces the next era of rugged trucks and sport utility vehicles with the unveiling of two production-intent concept vehicles, the Scout Traveler SUV and the Scout Terra truck. The new Scout vehicles are designed and engineered in Michigan and will be manufactured in South Carolina.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2021

Polestar, the premium electric car brand from Sweden, announced that its first all-electric SUV will be manufactured in the United States. The forthcoming Polestar 3 will be manufactured alongside new Volvo vehicles at the Volvo Cars production center in Ridgeville, South Carolina. —Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar’s CEO.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 20, 2020

Volvo revealed in October, amid the preview of the upcoming XC40 Recharge electric crossover, that an electric version of its next-generation XC90 SUV will be built at Volvo’s plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, near Charleston.

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Electrek

AUGUST 14, 2024

The first Polestar 3 rolled off the production line in South Carolina on Wednesday, a massive milestone as the brand looks to take on the US with American-made EVs. Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath “strongly believes” the new electric SUV is the best looking and best driving on the market. But is it really?

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

The company has begun production of its third model, the Polestar 3 SUV, in Chengdu, China. Importantly for US buyers, production is also slated to begin in South Carolina in mid-2024. The company has successfully completed a production test series at its Carolina plant.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Polestar on Wednesday confirmed that it intends to fully reveal its first SUV, called the Polestar 3, at an event on October 12. The Sweden-based EV brand also confirmed a few more details about the fully electric SUV, due to be made in South Carolina in early 2023 and expected to be sized closely with the Porsche Cayenne.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 16, 2021

Polestar has announced that its first all-electric SUV, called Polestar 3, is due in 2022 and will be built in the U.S. customers alongside Volvo Cars vehicles at Ridgeville, South Carolina. The company won’t be building a new factory, however; it plans to build the Polestar 3 for U.S.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Scout CEO Scott Keogh recently shared that the first all-electric Scout SUV mules are expected to debut by the third quarter of 2024. Volkswagen plans for Scout to release an SUV and a pickup truck in the United States to penetrate the market. Scout’s $40,000 SUV will be built in a new factory in South Carolina.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The first Polestar 3 electric SUVs, built in South Carolina, are now being delivered to customers. Polestar (PSNY) said the new premium electric SUV will play a “pivotal role” in North America. The new electric SUV joins the Polestar 2 sedan and Polestar 4 SUV coupe.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

built Polestar 3 SUVs to customers in the North American market. and Canada in the past few weeks and now units manufactured in the South Carolina plant have begun as well. The SUV for the […] The post First US-made Polestar 3 Delivered To North American Customer appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 6, 2024

Production of the 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV for the U.S. market is now underway in Charleston, South Carolina, Volvo confirmed Wednesday with a press release. Unveiled in November 2022, the EX90 was originally scheduled to start deliveries in early 2024, but was held back due to software issues.

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Electrek

JUNE 16, 2021

Swedish automaker Polestar has announced that its upcoming performance SUV, the Polestar 3, will be built in the US and targeted at American consumers. The all-electric SUV will be manufactured at the Volvo Cars production center in South Carolina and supported by retail “Spaces” across the US.

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InsideEVs

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The electric SUV will be built in South Carolina from 2022 alongside the next-gen Volvo XC90.

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InsideEVs

MARCH 3, 2023

Production is expected to begin by the end of 2026 at a new factory that will have a maximum capacity of over 200,000 vehicles a year.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Volkswagen’s Scout Motors brand brought the past to the future with its new Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck. The designs of the new Scout SUV and pickup truck mix familiar lines with the technology of the present. The Scout SUV and truck feature a bold, rugged design with iconic proportions.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 17, 2021

The Polestar 3 battery electric SUV will be manufactured in South Carolina.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Volkswagen’s Scout Motors company broke ground on its $2 billion South Carolina assembly plant. Scout Motors’ new assembly is located in Blythewood, South Carolina. Scout Motors estimated its South Carolina plan could generate 4,000 jobs in the area. The $2 billion assembly plant spans 1,600 acres.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Polestar’s (PSNY) new luxury electric SUV just gained a cheaper, longer-range variant. Polestar’s new electric SUV is $6,400 cheaper than the previous base AWD trim. With up to 517 hp and 671 lb-ft of torque, the electric SUV moves from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 Polestar’s new electric SUV features 14.5″

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 22, 2024

Volvo expects a momentum shift in the US, with two new electric SUVs hitting the market. Can Volvo’s new electric SUVs help revamp EV sales in the US? Volvo expects new electric SUVs to drive US EV sales Although Volvo delayed the launch of both models, they are finally about to hit the US market. The brand expects big results.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 15, 2024

After some delay, the Polestar 3 electric midsize SUV has started production at Volvo’s plant near Charleston, South Carolina, paving the way for the start of customer deliveries in the U.S. Recall, both SUVs were shown as early as the fall of 2022. built Polestar 3s will be sold locally, as well as in Europe.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Scout Traveler 4×4 SUV Concept gets a split tailgate From launch the Terra and Traveler EVs will be able to cover up to 560km on a single charge, while versions with a range-extender added – using a small combustion-powered generator – will be able drive up to 805km with a 100 per cent charge and a full tank of fuel.

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Charged EVs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Terra truck and the Traveler SUV share most design and interior cues, with the truck riding on a longer wheelbase. The Scouts are to be built in a brand-new factory now under construction near Columbia, South Carolina. Consumers can reserve the new models on the Scout Motors website. Photos by John Voelcker.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 22, 2024

Polestar 4 SUV coupés deliveries in Europe started earlier this week. On August 20, 2024, Polestar announced that its European car lineup has expanded from one to three electric vehicles (EVs) with the addition of the Polestar 4 SUV. Next year, Polestar 4 production is expected to start in South Korea.

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EV Obssesion

JUNE 16, 2021

Polestar, the premium electric car brand from Sweden, announces today its first all-electric SUV will be manufactured in the United States. The forthcoming Polestar 3, an aerodynamic electric performance SUV, will be manufactured alongside new Volvo vehicles at the Volvo Cars production center in Ridgeville, South Carolina.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Polestar officially revealed the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV. The fully electric 5-seat SUV produces up to 380 kW and 910 N·m, and is prcied from €89,900 (currently US$87,000). Polestar 3 launches with a dual-motor configuration and a power bias towards the rear.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Scout Motor’s R&D Center in Detroit and its new factory in South Carolina will open simultaneously in 2026. The automaker’s South Carolina facility will produce Scout’s all-electric SUV and pickup truck. Scout will launch an all-electric SUV in the United States market.

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Teslarati

APRIL 18, 2023

Polestar has announced the production start date for its new South Carolina production facility, which it will be sharing with Volvo Cars. Now, the Swedish automaker is poised to finally address that issue as it begins production in South Carolina.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 24, 2024

VW’s Scout will be developing its off-road electric SUV aiming squarely at Rivian R1S. Years away, the electric Scout Traveler SUV will be the most direct Rivian R1S rival when it arrives, which is targeted to happen in 2027. Here’s a look at how the Scout SUV stacks up against the Rivian. The Rivian R1S is quicker, by a lot.

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