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==Consumer-impact summary== | ==Consumer-impact summary== | ||
Polestar charges money for a software update which increases the power of | Polestar charges money for a software update which increases the power of one of their vehicles. This requires consumers to pay extra to enable features they possess in a technical capacity. | ||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | ||
=== Paid Performance Update (''2021'') === | ===Paid Performance Update (''2021'')=== | ||
{{Main|Polestar locks performance update behind a paywall}} | {{Main|Polestar locks performance update behind a paywall}} | ||
Polestar introduced a performance software update to "Long range Dual Motor" variants of the Polestar 2. This update increases engine power from 421 hp to 455 hp for a one time fee of $1,195 USD. | Polestar introduced a performance software update to "Long range Dual Motor" variants of the Polestar 2. This update increases engine power from 421 hp to 455 hp for a one time fee of $1,195 USD. | ||
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==Products== | ==Products== | ||
* [[Polestar 2]] | *[[Polestar 2]] | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Tesla locks horsepower behind paywall]] | *[[Tesla locks horsepower behind paywall]] | ||
* [[Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription]] | *[[Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 20:44, 28 August 2025
Polestar
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| Legal Structure | Public |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Official website | https://www.polestar.com/ |
Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC, or Polestar, is a Swedish automotive manufacturer that produces electric cars .
Consumer-impact summary
Polestar charges money for a software update which increases the power of one of their vehicles. This requires consumers to pay extra to enable features they possess in a technical capacity.
Incidents
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Polestar category.
Paid Performance Update (2021)
- Main article: Polestar locks performance update behind a paywall
Polestar introduced a performance software update to "Long range Dual Motor" variants of the Polestar 2. This update increases engine power from 421 hp to 455 hp for a one time fee of $1,195 USD.