{"id":37668,"date":"2022-12-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=37668"},"modified":"2022-12-06T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T15:00:00","slug":"dual-motor-polestar-2-gets-improved-performance-via-1200-ota-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=37668","title":{"rendered":"Dual Motor Polestar 2 gets improved performance via $1,200 OTA update"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to news from Polestar<\/a> this morning, North American 2 owners can now access a performance software update that permanently bolsters the horsepower and torque of their EV. The automaker also says those who purchase the upgrade should see increases to the EV\u2019s mid-range acceleration. <\/p>\n

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Until the Polestar 3 SUV<\/a> officially makes it way to customers in 2023, the Polestar 2<\/a> remains the Swedish\/Chinese automaker\u2019s first and only all-electric vehicle. Since its original debut in 2020, the Polestar 2 has expanded to three variants with single- and dual-motor powertrains, not to mention the limited edition BST 270<\/a> we recently got to test out.<\/p>\n

2023 model year versions of the 2 ordered today are expected to arrive as early as January,<\/a> but as we pointed out in our previous review<\/a>, Polestar didn\u2019t deliver many updates in the performance department compared to its 2022 predecessor. <\/p>\n

That being said, Polestar is now rolling out a new over-the-air (OTA) update to the Long Range Dual Motor version<\/a> in particular that, when combined with the included Performance Pack, delivers some decent spec upgrades \u2013 all for a one-time fee.<\/p>\n

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Polestar 2 sees one time update fee rather than subscription<\/h2>\n

According to the details outlined by Polestar ($PSNY)<\/a> this morning, the latest OTA software update applies to the Long Range Dual Motor Polestar 2 only and is accessible to owners in the United States and Canada for a one time charge of $1,195.<\/p>\n

Unlike other EV automakers like Tesla and Mercedes-Benz, for instance<\/a>, Polestar has decided to forego the subscription-based, pay-to-play performance model, stating that the single fee for permanent access delivers \u201cexceptional value without the hassle of a subscription.\u201d Many would agree that a single hit to the wallet is better than the monthly charge you inevitably forget about, alongside those Audible<\/em> credits you never used and that Shudder<\/em> trial you started in October of 2021 and forgot about. <\/p>\n

The software update, which is now available on the Polestar Shop website<\/a>, is the automaker\u2019s first over-the-air software tuning to improve vehicle performance \u2013 an update capability many other automakers don\u2019t even offer yet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Those who purchase the update will see 68 horsepower added to their Long Range Dual Motor Polestar 2, as well as 15 extra lb-ft of torque. That totals to 476 hp and 502 lb-ft respectively. While the added specs do not contribute to a faster 0-60 mph acceleration in the Polestar 2, the automaker does state the upgrades can be felt at higher speeds between 44 and 80 mph, offering improved mid-range acceleration. Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath commented on the 2 update as well:<\/p>\n

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This upgrade highlights how connected technologies can transform the relationship a car company has with its customers. 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<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Any Dual Motor Polestar 2 owners out there? Do you think you\u2019ll spring for this add-on? Is it worth the money to you for added horsepower? Let us know what you think, especially if you buy the upgrade!<\/p>\n

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