Polestar 2 stays fresh with next major OTA update

Polestar’s Over-the-Air (OTA) updates continue to keep the Polestar 2 electric performance fastback feeling like new, applicable to even the very first cars that were delivered to customers from July 2020.

The latest major update package has now begun to roll out incrementally in all markets, with development of several key attributes improving the driving and user experiences.

“The connected nature of Polestar 2 means we can continue developing new features and improving existing attributes on a continual basis, sending updates to customers regularly,” comments Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath.

“Since our first update late in 2020 we have released several key software and feature upgrades that have improved range, efficiency, connectivity and the driving experience. The latest package delivers some of our customers’ favourite wish-list items.”

The new P1.7 update includes a new in-car Range Assistant app that is geared to assist drivers, especially those new to the world of electric vehicles, to improve efficiency and range confidence. Included in the app is a new Eco Climate mode that enhances efficiency by allowing the driver to reduce demand on the battery from the climate system as desired.

Further enhancements have been implemented for the battery preconditioning that Polestar introduced earlier in 2021 – when plugged in, the battery is automatically preconditioned according to scheduled climate timers – that are now also configurable in the Polestar app – to support optimal temperature in the battery according to the driver’s planned departure timing.

Optimising battery temperature also plays a large role in DC fast charging efficiency. With the latest update, a new battery preconditioning function is linked to Google Maps. When a public fast charging station is programmed as a destination or waypoint, the battery will be preconditioned along the route for the fastest possible charge.

About Polestar

Polestar was established as a new, standalone Swedish premium electric vehicle manufacturer in 2017. Founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding,Polestar enjoys specific technological and engineering synergies with Volvo Cars and benefits from significant economies of scale as a result.

The company is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and its vehicles are currently available and on the road in 14global markets across Europe, North America and China. In 2021, Polestar is expanding into eight additionalnew markets in Europe, the middle East and Asia Pacific. Polestar cars are currently manufactured in two facilities in China, with additional future manufacturing planned in the USA.

In September 2021, Polestar announced its intention to list as a public company on the Nasdaq in a business combination agreement with Gores Guggenheim, Inc. Full information on this definitive agreement can be found here.

Polestar produces two electric performance cars. The Polestar 1 is a low-volume electric performance hybrid GT with a carbon fibre body, 609 hp, 1,000 Nm and an electric-only range of 124 km (WLTP) – the longest of any hybrid car in the world. With production coming to an end late in 2021, Polestar 1 has established itself as a truly exclusive driver’s car.

The Polestar 2 electric performance fastback is the company’s first fully electric, high volume car. The Polestar 2 model range includes three variants with a combination of long- and standard range batteries as large as 78 kWh, and dual- and single-motor powertrains with as much as 300 kW / 408 hp and 660 Nm.

In the future, the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV is expected tojoin the portfolio, as well as the Precept – a design study vehicle released in 2020 that is under development for future production. Precept showcases the brand’s future vision in terms of sustainability, digital technology and design. In April 2021, Polestar announced the important goal of creating a truly climate-neutral car by 2030.