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Polestar upgrade for XC40 T5, 2020MY

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Old Aug 15th, 2023, 12:18   #11
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I'm with the RAC, I spoke to someone explained it was an upgrade direct from Volvo, they asked it is just a software upgrade with no hardware, and that was it not interested in anything else.

I later went on the live chat and asked again gave all the details including a link to the Polestar page. It had no affect, I did this so I could get a Pdf of the chat just incase any questions where asked I have proof I told them about it.

I have just under a week left to decide if I want to keep it. I'm pretty certain I will be doing, it's not life changing at all in Polestar mode at say 30 mph it definitely pulls harder than it did before. Because it's the PHEV the 0to 60 time is always crippled by the slight pause as the electric motor shifts from 2nd to 4th just before 60 so you can feel a drop in power, but either side of this it pulls hard.

I have a 350mile trip to see the inlaws on Saturday so will see what the fuel economy is like now.

Long ish trip done, 68mpg on the way up using the battery, 41.9mpg on the way back driven in Polestar mode. I was not trying to drive economically just normal keeping up with the flow of traffic on the motorway.

I have just been back to the dealer to pick up the box and the badge.

Is it absolutely worth it....... No not really. I can definitely feel the difference in mid range acceleration but it's not huge. I'm happy with it for the price I paid.

You get a box with a certificate and an aluminium card wallet and of course the badge, almost makes it worth the £550.
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