GOTHENBURG: The Polestar 2 is getting a model year 2026 update that includes an upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon processor chip, a new top-tier audio system option from Bowers & Wilkins, a new Dune exterior colour, and a battery update that provides longer range.
All Polestar markets now offer a 70kWh battery from CATL, in contrast to the previous 69kWh LG Chem battery, meaning the Standard range Single motor variant now has an improved range of up to 554km (WLTP), up from 546km.
Polestar is also introducing a new, optional Prime Pack comprising the Pilot, Plus, and Climate packs, and rear privacy glass, as one cost-effective pack bundle.
Tint is now applied to rear side windows, in addition to the tailgate window.
As with Polestar 3, Plug & Charge technology is now included in Polestar 2, offering a seamless charging experience for drivers who can simply park at a public charger, plug in the charging cable, and let their car initiate and authenticate the process.
The new high-end Bowers & Wilkins audio system comprises 14 speakers, with a total output of 1,350 Watts.
Key features include Tweeter-on-Top technology for improved clarity and accuracy, and Continuum midrange speakers that minimise distortion, delivering a rich audio experience.
A new exterior colour, Dune, makes its debut while a new five-spoke design for the car’s 20-inch forged alloy Performance wheels, the lightest available for Polestar 2 to date, is introduced.
The interior gets a new bio-attributed MicroTech upholstery in Charcoal with distinctive quilting design.
