You can also use your smartphone to make a car key.
The Polestar 2 is an all-electric high-riding vehicle that can be ordered in a variety of configurations. Volvo’s electric spinoff company launched a single motor, FWD version of the EV recently at a lower price than the $59,000. Polestar 2 Launch Edition. The model has received a new update. Polestar just announced an extensive over-the-air update to the 2 that brings many healthy improvements. The most notable feature of the Polestar app update is remote climate start and battery status. Although this beta software is still in development, the company claims that it will be adding more features over time. Thomas Ingenlath (Polestar CEO) comments that the updated Polestar App now offers additional convenience when owning a Polestar 2. We know that remote pre-heating and cooling cabins adds great value to our everyday lives, so we are excited to share this information with Polestar 2 owners.”
The Digital Key, which transforms your smartphone into a key fob for your car, is another cool feature. According to the brand, this technology is safer than traditional key fobs and it is more resistant to relay attacks. It does not use radio frequency. The Polestar 2 communicates with its paired smart phone using 18 Bluetooth sensors. All you have to do to start the car is to keep your smartphone in the vehicle. Customers who have the Polestar app installed will automatically receive the updates. The new features can’t be used until the most recent vehicle software is installed. Polestar will start rolling out software updates for vehicles that are already in service today.