Polestar Offers 68 Horsepower Performance Upgrade For One-Time $1,195 Fee
Polestar enters the over-the-air, pay-to-upgrade arena.
Have you ever thought your Polestar 2 was just a tad too sluggish? Well, never fear, Polestar has released a performance software upgrade for the Polestar 2. Unlike other manufacturers, the Polestar 2’s upgrade is a one-time deal, with no subscription or recurring fees like other brands.
The performance upgrade is substantial; available on the long-range, dual-motor Polestar 2 vehicles, the update adds a whopping 68 horsepower and 15 ft-lbs of torque to the Polestar 2, bringing the grand total to 476 horsepower, and 502 ft/lbs of torque. Polestar claims the upgrade brings “increased responsiveness,” shaving the 0-60 time down to an even quicker 4.2 seconds. Most of the gain should come from the 44 to 80 MPH range; 50 to 75 MPH comes in 2.2 seconds, more than a half second quicker than the standard car.
“This upgrade highlights how connected technologies can transform the relationship a car company has with its customers,” said CEO Thomas Ingenlath, extolling the ability of the company to offer upgrades that tangibly increase performance. The jury is still out if customers will truly warm up to the software-unlocking performance upgrades of EVs. Still, the ability to make a vehicle faster by simply pushing a button, and paying a fee, without visiting a dealership, can be alluring to some.
As stated earlier, these upgrades are available for a one-time cost of $1,195 ($1,595 CAD). It is an over-the-air update, available now on the Polestar Shop website.
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Kevin has been obsessed with cars ever since he could talk. He even learned to read partially by learning and reading the makes and models on the back of cars, only fueling his obsession. Today, he is an automotive journalist and member of the Automotive Press Association. He is well-versed in electrification, hybrid cars, and vehicle maintenance.
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My guess is that the cost to the maker is minimal, just a way to make extra money after the sale, and likely planned way ahead of time.