Polestar 2 gets 67PS over-the-air upgrade

The upgrade, specifically for the long-range dual-motor model, adds an extra 67PS (50kW), for a total output of 475PS (350kW), which equates to a 15 per cent boost. Quite the jump available quite literally at the push of a button. There’s also another 20Nm (15lb ft) of torque for a total of 680Nm (503lb ft). This boost translates to a reduced 0-62mph time of 4.4 seconds and 2.2 seconds for the 50-75mph acceleration time – a drop of half a second, no less. This all feels very fitting for a name whose roots lay in racing, performance upgrades and tuning, going back to the 1990s.

The upgrade was actually previewed by an enhanced Polestar 2 prototype that featured at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard. Initially available in European markets, including the UK, Netherlands, ​​Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, Germany and Austria. The availability is expected to expand, though where exactly to will be revealed at a later date.

“The upgrade highlights how connected technologies can transform the relationship a car company has with its customers,” said Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO.

“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.”

Photography by Tom Shaxson.