Want a more powerful car? Download the latest software

Need to give more power to your engine? If you have a car with an electric motor, you can do it without even going to the workshop. Of course, until the manufacturer upgrades the engine configuration.

Brand pole Star Introduces High Performance Software Update Polastar 2 long distance dual motor In some European markets, including Switzerland. With this update, Polastar is applying its tuning expertise to its electric cars for the first time. The automaker has already received very positive feedback from the owners of the Polestar 2, with more than 400 updates downloaded in the first weeks of its launch in late November.

Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polastar, says: “This update demonstrates how integrated technologies can change the relationship between an automaker and its customers. The driving experience on the Polestar 2 is something we can really be proud of. Driving is already a lot of fun, but with this update we can offer even more to customers who expect an extra adrenaline touch.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​adds an early 2021 premiere, update to the trial version of Polastar 2 50 kW e 20 Nm Already a powerful power unit with a total of 476 hp and 680 Nm dual engine.

The extra performance of the vehicle creates an overall sportier driving experience and the 0-100 km / h acceleration time is reduced to 4.4 seconds. The extra power and torque provided provides additional thrust at speeds in the range of 70 to 130 km / h, resulting in even faster acceleration in the intermediate range. It takes 2.2 seconds to reach speeds of 80 to 120 km / h, which is half a second less than the standard version of the vehicle.

With Polestar’s current tuning function and Polestar Engineered Performance software, the company is already looking to apply its engineering expertise to some hybrid Volvo models, with the new development reflecting the potential for full electric vehicles and helping Polestar 2’s drivers increase the power of four. -Enjoy wheel drive power unit and more powerful driving experience.

At a cost of 1,100 Swiss francs, the upgrade will be available in the form of downloadable software at the Polastar Extras online store and will be available to owners of compatible versions of the Polestar 2 with a remote update.