Engineered Optimization

Optimize your drive

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

This is how it works

Polestar Engineered Optimization 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.

Optimising the complete powertrain

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

Quicker passing

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

Improved predictability and control*

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

*Automatic transmission only

Faster gear shifts and acceleration*

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

*Automatic transmission only

Better precision, smarter gear shifts*

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

*Automatic transmission only

More power when it matters

All Drive-E Optimizations are made to provide greater performance in the engine's mid-range powerband – perfect for the sporty driver when passing, entering a highway or coming out of a turn.

Increased torque to the rear wheels for a more dynamic experience

Increased torque to the rear wheels for a more dynamic experience results in both improved control during cornering and better traction at take-off. Available for non-hybrid SPA and CMA vehicles with AWD from model year 2016 and onwards.

* For more information concerning your vehicle, read more here or contact your retailer.

Start

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 optimizations 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 (oz/mile).

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Enhance your Volvo car in approximately 60 minutes

Check if your car is ready to be optimized

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