There's an old thread on it including a post from someone who has already applied the upgrade:
Polestar software upgrading the hp
Polestar software upgrading the hp
Polestar upgrade for XC40 Recharge
I heard some 'rumors' that Volvo might offer the Polestar software paid upgrade to us Recharge owners.
Anyone have any news on this???
Anyone have any news on this???
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The original poster is referring to the performance upgrade (unlocking more power to the motors - which are identical to the Polestar 2) - has nothing really to do with the displays, so I think it would be pretty easy for Volvo to offer the upgrade on the Volvos if they wanted to.
This clip is almost a year old but you can see there are huge differences between the two cars’ software systems. I don’t see how the Polestar OS could possibly or on the C40 display. Further, we don’t know anything about the CPUs or the D toA interface modules behind the glass that pop the relays and switches all around the car. I doubt they’re exactly the same but there’s no way to know.
xc40 p8 polestar performance upgrade.
Will the xc40 p8 get the polestar performance upgrade?
www.xc40forum.com
Volvo Cars Chief Product Officer once mentioned the availability of an upgrade to 350kW for the XC40 Recharge and C40. There was an article about the Embla that reported this but it has since been updated and I no longer see the quote. But luckily a member here grabbed it from the text of the old article (post #7).
Oh.The original poster is referring to the performance upgrade (unlocking more power to the motors - which are identical to the Polestar 2) - has nothing really to do with the displays, so I think it would be pretty easy for Volvo to offer the upgrade on the Volvos if they wanted to.
Heheh, I thought I was on one of those "Why can't my Volvo have the cooler Polestar software?" threads. Thanks, I'll edit it all out.
Why can't our Recharges have the 'Cooler Polestar Software'?Oh.
Heheh, I thought I was on one of those "Why can't my Volvo have the cooler Polestar software?" threads. Thanks, I'll edit it all out.
One thing of that sort that should be trivial to add would be the Polestar choice of levels of regenerative braking in OPD: In the Polestar 2 I rented recently, I had the choice of none/some/lots, not just on/off. Do that instead of continually weakening the degree of regenerative braking with each new update... I bet it would be possible, even, to have a continuous slider for this, but I'd be happy with anything that gave me back the braking the car had in OPD when I bought it.Why can't our Recharges have the 'Cooler Polestar Software'?
It might have something to do with safety in slippery conditions. If the car slows too quickly on black ice at speed, someone somewhere will be calling their lawyer. We still have all of the regen available through the brake pedal. I like the KISS principle, and the OPD feel to be the same each time. Don’t know how easy it would be to familiarize my rIght foot muscle memory to multi-step regen, regardless of paddles or software options. I remember the same letters to the editors at Autocar when power brakes became common in the ‘60’s!One thing of that sort that should be trivial to add would be the Polestar choice of levels of regenerative braking in OPD: In the Polestar 2 I rented recently, I had the choice of none/some/lots, not just on/off. Do that instead of continually weakening the degree of regenerative braking with each new update... I bet it would be possible, even, to have a continuous slider for this, but I'd be happy with anything that gave me back the braking the car had in OPD when I bought it.
The point of OPD is not to have to use the brake pedal. And it doesn't feel the same every time: after an update, it feels slightly less strong, so that hills I used to be be able to stop at the bottom of now require active braking. And as for multiple choices (like the two, plus off, in the Polestar), you set it and forget it. And if there's a second user who likes it differently, that would be stored in their profile.[...] We still have all of the regen available through the brake pedal. I like the KISS principle, and the OPD feel to be the same each time. Don’t know how easy it would be to familiarize my rIght foot muscle memory to multi-step regen, regardless of paddles or software options. I remember the same letters to the editors at Autocar when power brakes became common in the ‘60’s!
There have been several postings in various threads that have noted the weakening of the OPD regenerative braking over the past several updates, so I don't think I'm alone in this.
Agreed, it has changed over the last two updates. But overall, the feel of progressive slowing of the vehicle, and OPD’s transparency to driver and passengers has improved IMO. I still feel the car takes longer to slow to a stop on a down slope, so I help with the brake. And using the brake pedal isn’t something I want to forget to do.The point of OPD is not to have to use the brake pedal. And it doesn't feel the same every time: after an update, it feels slightly less strong, so that hills I used to be be able to stop at the bottom of now require active braking. And as for multiple choices (like the two, plus off, in the Polestar), you set it and forget it. And if there's a second user who likes it differently, that would be stored in their profile.
There have been several postings in various threads that have noted the weakening of the OPD regenerative braking over the past several updates, so I don't think I'm alone in this.
This isn't possible - the XC40 battery is 400V architecture, and the only way to charge at 350kW is on an 800V architecture. It would require a new battery pack to do this. This is because the CCS connector is limited to 500 Amps. 500A * 400V = 200kW max (and in reality, most cars and chargers are designed for 150kW max). You need to increase the pack voltage to get faster charge speeds from that same connector.Volvo Cars Chief Product Officer once mentioned the availability of an upgrade to 350kW for the XC40 Recharge and C40. There was an article about the Embla that reported this but it has since been updated and I no longer see the quote.
Might be talking about the motor rating. The standard motor is rated at 300KW, the Polestar 2 Performance Pack is rated at 350KW. The 2024 model year XC40 Recharge/C40 Twins are getting an upgrade to 200KW/h peak charging, thanks to a new battery configuration, I believe.This isn't possible - the XC40 battery is 400V architecture, and the only way to charge at 350kW is on an 800V architecture. It would require a new battery pack to do this. This is because the CCS connector is limited to 500 Amps. 500A * 400V = 200kW max (and in reality, most cars and chargers are designed for 150kW max). You need to increase the pack voltage to get faster charge speeds from that same connector.
It is very possible, as the upgrade in discussion has nothing to do with charging.This isn't possible - the XC40 battery is 400V architecture, and the only way to charge at 350kW is on an 800V architecture. It would require a new battery pack to do this. This is because the CCS connector is limited to 500 Amps. 500A * 400V = 200kW max (and in reality, most cars and chargers are designed for 150kW max). You need to increase the pack voltage to get faster charge speeds from that same connector.
I think you're confusing the 350 kW power upgrade (motors) with a higher charging current. The Polestar 2 which is identical for all intents in purposes has a software power upgrade for the motors to increase from 300 kW to ~350 kW. Nothing to do with the charging max current which is unchanged.This isn't possible - the XC40 battery is 400V architecture, and the only way to charge at 350kW is on an 800V architecture. It would require a new battery pack to do this. This is because the CCS connector is limited to 500 Amps. 500A * 400V = 200kW max (and in reality, most cars and chargers are designed for 150kW max). You need to increase the pack voltage to get faster charge speeds from that same connector.
Derp, totally misread that. Thanks for the correction.Might be talking about the motor rating. The standard motor is rated at 300KW, the Polestar 2 Performance Pack is rated at 350KW. The 2024 model year XC40 Recharge/C40 Twins are getting an upgrade to 200KW/h peak charging, thanks to a new battery configuration, I believe.
Understandable as in the US you guys probably talk horsepower for the motors and kW for the charging...whereas over here it's kW for everything!Derp, totally misread that. Thanks for the correction.
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