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Performance software upgrade

More power. Faster acceleration. And launch control. The performance software upgrade boosts the responsiveness of Polestar vehicles to a new level of excitement.

More power. Faster acceleration. And launch control. The performance software upgrade boosts the responsiveness of Polestar vehicles to a new level of excitement.

Exclusively for Long range Dual motor Polestar vehicles, there is more power and performance to be unlocked with the performance software upgrade.

  • 01.
    Extra Power

    The performance software upgrade increases the motors' combined certified output over the complete RPM register, increasing power and torque, and decreasing the acceleration time.

    View performance software specifications below of Polestar vehicles eligible for upgrade. 

  • 02.
    Improved responsiveness

    Apart from increasing the car's power and torque, the performance software upgrade also changes the pedal mapping. As a result, the motors respond more quickly to the accelerator, elevating the driving experience even further.

  • 03.
    Launch control

    For those moments when even extraordinary acceleration is deemed too ordinary, the performance software upgrade includes a launch control feature. It's activated by simultaneously depressing the accelerator and brake pedals, preloading a higher starting torque to provide maximum power right from a standstill. The result is a car that speeds up in the blink of an eye and extends its momentum over a longer period.

  • 04.
    Two ways to purchase

    The performance software is included in the Performance pack for Long range Dual motor Polestar vehicles model year 2023 and after. Alternatively, existing owners can purchase the performance software upgrade as an aftermarket over-the-air installation.

  • 05.
    Easy over-the-air installation

    The installation will be downloaded through a scheduled over-the-air software update if you purchase the performance software upgrade for an existing Polestar. This can take up to two weeks from the time of purchase. Once the installation is complete, the in-car Performance app in the center display will be updated with Launch control and G-meter options. 

Compare Polestar 2 figures

Long range Dual motor

Power¹

310 kW / 421 hp

Torque¹

546 lb-ft

0-60 mph¹

4.3 seconds

Performance software upgrade

Power¹

335 kW / 455 hp

Torque¹

546 lb-ft

0-60 mph¹

4.0 seconds

Compare Polestar 3 figures

Long range Dual motor

Power²

360 kW / 489 hp

Torque²

620 lb-ft

0-60 mph²

4.8 seconds

Performance software upgrade

Power²

380 kW / 517 hp

Torque²

671 lb-ft

0-60 mph²

4.5 seconds

Buy upgrade

Explore available inventory or configure a Long range Dual motor with Performance pack to receive your Polestar with the performance software equipped. Existing Long range Dual motor owners can purchase the over-the-air software upgrade directly online to make an already responsive car even more thrilling.


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Existing Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor owners can purchase performance software upgrade by the end of 2024.

Frequently asked questions

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  • 1. Certified performance figures based on 2024 Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor and Long range Dual motor with Performance pack. Results may vary based on environment, road conditions, driving style, and vehicle load.
  • 2. Preliminary figures. Subject to final vehicle EPA certification. Results may vary based on environment, road conditions, driving style, and vehicle load.

    3. Google, Google Play, Google Maps, and YouTube Music are trademarks of Google LLC. Google Assistant, related features, services, or applications, and compatible devices may not be available in all languages or countries and vary by car model. See g.co/assistant/carlanguages for updates to language and country availability. For more details, visit the Help Center, sites for Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play, or the car manufacturer site.
  • If you are a lease customer you acknowledge that the purchase and download of the software is subject to the terms and conditions of your lease agreement with the registered owner of the vehicle and you understand that you are responsible for the compliance with these terms and conditions, which might require a prior written approval by the registered owner. You further confirm that you have read and understand that it will not be possible to transfer the software to another vehicle.
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