Engineered Optimisation

Optimise your drive

If there is one thing we know at Polestar, it’s that there’s always room for improvement. In our Polestar optimisation program we focus on different key areas that will enhance your personal driving experience, taking it to a new level of control and excitement.

This is how it works

A Polestar Engineered Optimisation is not limited to the engine - the whole powertrain is enhanced. We focus on several crucial performance areas of the cars, giving you a more precise and balanced driving experience.

This is how it works
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Optimising the complete powertrain

The following features have been optimised to deliver a better, more balanced and stronger driving experience.

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Quicker overtaking

Throttle response has been recalibrated to provide improved feedback and acceleration reaction - ideal for overtaking or during active driving on a twisting road.

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Improved predictability and control*

The engine and gearbox have been calibrated to provide faster responses when the driver suddenly releases the throttle, providing predictability and control.

* Automatic gearbox only

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Faster gear shifts and acceleration*

Shift speed has been increased, allowing the car to accelerate faster and react more directly to driver input.

* Automatic gearbox only

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Better precision, smarter gear shifts*

Gearshift has been optimised to provide a more precise driving experience with faster acceleration. Gearshift points have been calibrated to utilise the optimised mid-range engine performance, while the gear hold function maintains the same gear when cornering with high lateral g-force.

* Automatic gearbox only

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More power when it matters

All Drive-E Optimisations are made to provide greater performance in the engine's mid-range powerband - perfect for the sporty driver when overtaking, entering a highway or exiting a corner.

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Increased torque to the rear wheels for a more dynamic experience

Tuned for maximum possible torque distribution to the rear wheels in Dynamic drive mode, which results in both improved control during cornering and better traction at take-off. Available for all non-hybrid AWD vehicles built for the model year 2019 and onwards.

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Throttle Response
Off-throttle response
Gearshift speed
Gearshift precision and gear hold
Engine Performance
AWD torque distribution

Enhance your Volvo car in approximately 60 minutes

Our optimisations are installed – in about an hour – by authorized Volvo Cars dealers. Your original warranty and service intervals are unaffected, as are fuel consumption and emission levels (g/km).

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Enhance your Volvo car in approximately 60 minutes

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