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Polestar 2 Owners Can Now Unlock A LOT More Power
Dec. 07, 2021 2:10 PM ET by Sebastian Cenizo Electric Vehicles / 10 Comments Over-the-air tuning upgrades are awesome. Polestar is a unique company, and in a sea of electric automakers, that's no bad thing. The Swedish brand has been releasing exciting new designs and promising even more powerful and luxurious models in the future, most notable of which is the recently teased Polestar 5. But if you already own a Polestar, the company is still looking to make you happy with your purchase. The Polestar 2 recently received the offer of free fast charging for two years, but the latest update is something more performance-oriented than practically minded. Long-range dual-motor models now get access to a tuning upgrade that bolsters performance by 67 horsepower and 15 lb-ft of torque. Polestar 2 owners can access this upgrade by downloading it via an over-the-air update, and over 400 such upgrades have already been downloaded in its first weeks of availability since late November. It was first previewed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed back in July of this year. "The upgrade highlights how connected technologies can transform the relationship a car company has with its customers," says Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath. "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." Thanks to the software update, the top trim of the Polestar 2 can now get from 0-100 kph (62 mph) in just 4.4 seconds while accelerating from 80-120 kph (49-74 mph) in 2.2 seconds, half a second quicker than in the standard car. In total, you now have 469 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, it's not all good news. For the time being, the upgrade is only available in "selected European markets." It's also not free and must be purchased from the Polestar Extras webshop at a cost of around €1,000, or roughly $1,120. Still, that's not bad for a notable performance upgrade that doesn't require any mechanical changes. Let's hope it becomes available domestically soon. Polestar Polestar Join The Discussion
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Polestar 2 Sebastian Cenizo Senior Editor Sebastian jumped straight into the workplace after high school. Various vocations in sales, logistics, and project management helped him buy and modify several cars over the years, while his passion for motoring journalism saw him contribute to local print media while running car enthusiast clubs. But in 2019, the opportunity to join CarBuzz arrived. Originally handling reviews of new cars, his love of the technical led to writing detailed blog posts on various aspects of car care and ownership. He currently handles news sourcing, writing, and editing, along with social media management and the clarification of patent lingo. In his spare time, he's either reading, driving, or looking to collect more BMW Performance parts for the E82 and E9X platforms. Contact Sebastian @sebz_tsc @sebz_7 LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top