Polestar Unveils Over-the-Air Performance Upgrade for Dual-Motor Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 is widely known for its sleek combination of luxury appointments and electrified performance. But for buyers who crave even more power than the sports sedan already offers, Polestar is offering a new performance upgrade that can be installed via an over-the-air update to the long-range, dual-motor version of the Polestar 2.
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Performance Upgrade Represents New Approach to Vehicle Upgrades
The Polestar 2 is already a very capable electric vehicle, with the single-motor model producing 231 horsepower, 243 pounds-feet of torque and up to an EPA-rated 270 miles of range. However, that model doesn’t qualify for the upgrade, as the automaker chooses to focus its attention on the long-range, dual-motor model instead.
The long-range, dual-motor Polestar 2 makes 408 hp and 487 pounds-feet of torque from its electric motors and has an EPA-rated range of up to 260 miles. The new performance upgrade adds 68 hp and 15 pounds-feet of torque to the mix for a revised total of 476 hp and 502 pounds-feet; that’s enough for a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds, down from 4.45 seconds, according to Polestar. The brand also claims the bulk of the benefits will be noticeable at speeds between 44 to 80 mph.
Unlike other performance upgrades, though, Polestar says this boost in performance is done entirely through an OTA software download and that customers will not need to visit a Polestar service point for installation. Instead, they can purchase the permanent upgrade online at the Polestar website after validating their vehicle identification number and paying a one-time fee of $1,195.
Paving New Ground in EV Performance
OTA upgrades are a relatively new way for customers to enhance their vehicles, with Tesla, Ford and other brands offering similar software-based updates. However, this is the first time Polestar has released an update of this type for its North American customers; it’s also one of the first of these updates that does not involve a subscription fee.
“This upgrade highlights how connected technologies can transform the relationship a car company has with its customers,” said Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar. “The driving experience in Polestar 2 is something we are really proud of. It is such a fun car to drive already, but with this upgrade we can offer even more to our customers who might be after a little extra excitement.”
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