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
If you purchase the performance software upgrade as an existing Long range Dual motor Polestar owner, the installation will automatically be implemented into your car system through the next scheduled over-the-air software update. This can take up to two weeks from the time of purchase. When the installation has been completed, the Performance app in your vehicle's centre display, which would not have appeared before the installation.
Compare Polestar 2 figures
Long range Dual motor
Power¹
310 kW / 421 hp
Torque¹
740 Nm
0-100 km/h¹
4.5 seconds
Performance software upgrade
Power¹
350 kW / 476 hp
Torque¹
740 Nm
0-100 km/h¹
4.2 seconds
Compare Polestar 3 figures
Long range Dual motor
Power¹
360 kW / 489 hp
Torque¹
840 Nm
0-100 km/h¹
5.0 seconds
Performance software upgrade
Power¹
380 kW / 517 hp
Torque¹
910 Nm
0-100 km/h¹
4.7 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.
Existing Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor owners can purchase performance software upgrade by mid-2025.
Frequently asked questions
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