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Polestar has unveiled its latest over-the-air (OTA) update for the Polestar 3, introducing enhanced features, software stability improvements, and a significant hardware upgrade. This marks the ninth OTA update since the SUV’s launch in 2024, underscoring Polestar’s commitment to continually enhancing its vehicles throughout their lifecycle.
Key Highlights:
- Latest OTA update adds walk-away locking and digital key functionality for selected devices.
- Ninth software update since the Polestar 3 launch, boosting stability and features.
- Model Year 2026 Polestar 3 to receive the powerful NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin processor.
- Complimentary hardware upgrade offered to existing Polestar 3 owners.
- Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 to gain access to Google’s Car Ready Mobile Apps, expanding in-car entertainment.
The OTA update enhances the Polestar 3 with features like walk-away locking and a digital key, allowing smartphone users to lock, unlock, or start the car without removing their phone from their pocket. This feature is compatible across different platforms, offering flexibility for users.
Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller expressed the company’s dedication to improving customer experience: “With our over-the-air updates, we can continue to make our cars better over time. Our customers asked for digital key functionality, and so we delivered.”
Beyond software improvements, Polestar is offering a complimentary hardware upgrade. Starting with the 2026 model year, the Polestar 3 will come equipped with the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin processor, replacing the current Xavier processor. This upgrade will significantly boost computing power and enhance vehicle capabilities. Importantly, this upgrade will be free for existing Polestar 3 owners, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to long-term customer satisfaction.
“The ability to upgrade the hardware of our cars when new technologies become available is the perfect demonstration of our commitment to deliver the very best ownership experience,” Lohscheller added.
Additionally, Polestar will be one of the first brands to integrate Google’s Car Ready Mobile Apps program, enabling drivers to enjoy large-screen-optimized apps like Farm Heroes Saga and F1 TV directly on the car’s display while parked.
With these continuous updates and the promise of future enhancements, Polestar solidifies its position as a leader in software-defined vehicles, offering customers evolving features and performance throughout their car’s lifespan.
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