Performance software upgrade
FAQ
The performance software upgrade is only available for dual-motor cars that do not have performance software from the factory. The aftermarket offer is available to cash and financed purchases as well as fleet and lease customers in appointed markets.
The change to the specification of your car may affect your insurance premiums. You are responsible for informing your insurance provider of the upgrade, and the associated potential change in cost. Failure to do so may result in your insurance company refusing a claim.
Since the Polestar Performance Software upgrade constitutes digital content that will be delivered automatically following the purchase, the customer is allowed a 3-day cancellation window from payment.
The sticker kit, which will be sent to your delivery address, includes instructions for removing your car's existing door stickers and mounting the new ones. Just scan the QR code to watch a video that runs through the process step by step, or read more in the manual.
You will receive the software, two replacement door stickers, a Polestar Engineered 'rank mark' to apply to your front grille, and if applicable an emissions sticker. In USA and Canada, MY21 vehicles will require an underhood emission sticker. Instructions will come with the sticker.
Follow along and watch decal installation instructions [here](https://https://www.polestar.com/us/manual/polestar-2/2024/article/40149b4800c5302dc0a801510dd7d83c/).
The software will reach you within 1–2 weeks after purchasing.
No, the cost of the software must be paid in full at the time of purchase.
As the performance software upgrade is not part of the original lease offer, you will need approval from the leasing company before purchasing the software.
The performance software upgrade is available as part of the Performance pack, which can be added to your order before purchasing the car. If you only want to have the software or if you've already placed an order, the upgrade will be available in the Polestar extras web shop after handover.
Launch control is part of the latest Over-the-Air update for your Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor. By downloading and installing this update, the launch control feature will automatically be added at no extra charge.
Once installed, the launch control feature can be activated by depressing the accelerator and the brake pedal simultaneously. Upon doing so, you will notice that your Polestar 2 “squats” because the software preloads a higher starting torque, slightly pulling the car down. To drive off, all you need to do is release the brake pedal and launch control will instantly provide maximum power.
Yes, there is. We've developed a dedicated in-car Performance app that can be accessed from the centre display. It provides acceleration figures as well as the number of Gs that the car pulls. The Performance app can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store.