Polestar showcases its vehicles at the 2022 Electrify Expo and offers the public to test drive them as well. The company also announced new design updates for the 2023 Polestar 2 model.
The most notable tech improvement is a software update to the mechanical heat pump, which is available as part of the Plus Pack. Thanks to the software changes, the heat pump is designed to now deliver range improvements in a wider range of temperatures, from 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-7 degrees Celsius) to 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius). Within that temperature range, the heat pump helps increase the real-world driving range by approximately 10% beyond that of the standard model. A future Over-the-Air (OTA) update will upgrade existing Polestar 2 cars equipped with the heat pump, free of charge.
The design and feature updates includes:
- New exterior colors: Space (metallic black) and Jupiter (gold-grey with red flake)
- New designs for the standard 19-inch and optional 20-inch wheels
- New Zinc grey color for ventilated Nappa leather upholstery, available with a new Light Ash deco trim
- Removable sunshade for the panoramic glass roof (also available as an accessory for all Polestar 2 with glass roof)
- The mechanical heat pump (included in Plus Pack) has an improved optimal temperature range, now between 20°F and 77°F (-7°C and 25°C), increasing real-world vehicle range in adverse conditions.
- Introduction of an advanced cabin filter and upgraded interior particulate matter sensor with the new in-car app that quantifies exterior air quality improvement in the cabin
New design touches for 2023 are two exterior colors and one new interior option, inspired by the Polestar 1 electric performance hybrid. Outside, Polestar 2 adopts the same “Space” metallic black color previously offered on the Polestar 1, and a new “Jupiter” metallic shade. “Magnesium” is now the standard, cost-free exterior color. Both the standard 19-inch and optional 20-inch wheels have new designs.
Inside, a new ventilated Nappa leather option is available in a light grey “Zinc” color paired with new Light Ash wood trim. Polestar has also developed a removable mesh sunshade for vehicles with a panoramic glass roof.
Cars fitted with the Plus Pack now include an advanced cabin air filter helping improve cabin air, and a new air quality sensor and the app will allow drivers to see a breakdown of the air circulating outside of the vehicle, including pollen types. This includes a list-type visualization on the vehicle center screen.
Additional to the Performance Pack for 2023 is a performance software upgrade. The upgrade adds 68 horsepower and 15 lb-ft of torque to the car. The Performance Pack is only available for dual-motor variants. The software will also be available to purchase as a separate software upgrade – for both existing and future dual-motor cars, with and without the Performance Pack.
