Downloadable update bumps total power for the Polestar 2

Polestar has released a performance-oriented software upgrade for the Polestar 2.

The upgrade is eligible for models equipped with the Long range Dual motor in selected European markets, and has already seen enthusiastic pick-up from Polestar 2 owners, with over 400 upgrades downloaded in its first weeks of availability since late November.

Previewed earlier in 2021 in the experimental Polestar 2 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the upgrade adds 67bhp and 20Nm of torque to the already high-output dual-motor powertrain bringing the new totals to 470bhp and 680Nm.

With this upgrade, the zero to 100km/h sprint time has been reduced to 4.4 seconds. The additional power and torque is available as a 'boost' between 70km/h and 130km/h, resulting in even more rapid acceleration in the mid-range.

The upgrade is currently rolling out for customers with eligible cars in the Polestar Extras web shop as a software download that is delivered remotely to their Polestar 2 via an Over-the-Air update.