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With over 20 years of racing experience, Polestar is Volvo’s official performance partner, taking what they’ve learned from motorsport and engineering it directly into your road car.
Polestar Engineered Optimisation is a software upgrade that enhances your Volvo’s performance, agility, and driving response, without compromising fuel economy or emissions. It’s more than a remap. It’s a next-level upgrade that feels factory-built.
You can upgrade your Volvo for just £699 at TMS Volvo. Our Volvo authorised service teams in Coventry, Hinckley, and Leicester install the upgrade while maintaining your manufacturer's warranty, ensuring optimal fuel efficiency and service intervals.
Book your upgrade at your local TMS Volvo dealership:
Check compatibility: Polestar Optimisation is available for specific models and engines. Confirm if your vehicle is eligible here.
Polestar Engineered Optimisation is more than just a power boost, it’s a carefully calibrated software package designed to improve every aspect of how your Volvo drives. From engine performance to gearbox responsiveness, it’s a transformation you’ll feel immediately.
Backed by decades of motorsport and engineering expertise, Polestar Engineered Optimisation turns everyday driving into something exceptional. It’s precision performance you can feel – from quicker responses to smoother control.
The upgrade delivers noticeable gains where it matters most: in the engine’s mid-range. That means more torque and more immediate response when overtaking, climbing hills, or simply enjoying the road ahead.
This is a full powertrain recalibration. Gear shifts are faster. Throttle response is sharper. Off-throttle control is smoother. It all adds up to a more connected, confident drive – every time you’re behind the wheel.
Polestar Engineered optimisation enhances driving pleasure and increases the performance of your Volvo. The technology has been developed by Polestar in close cooperation with engineers at Volvo. The car feels more active to drive while simultaneously increasing safety in situations where further performance is required, for example when overtaking.
All engines are optimised with a focus on torque and power within the speed range that the driver usually uses, i.e. the midrange. The increased performance comes when it is needed most; for overtaking, on long up-hills or when driving with heavy trailers, which provides increased safety, as better acceleration reduces the time it takes to overtake.
For cars with the new Drive-E (VEA) engine, Polestar engineers have taken a holistic approach to take the driving experience to a new level. No less than five key functions have been optimised to provide faster response, better balance and more intuitive driving. This results in a car that responds quickly and predictably, which is important for those who engage in active driving, whether on the racetrack or on the road.
The following features have been optimised to deliver a better, more balanced and stronger driving experience.
Faster Throttle Response - Throttle response has been calibrated to respond more quickly to driver commands - something that gives higher precision and a better feel.
Faster Gear Changes - The automatic gearbox changes gears more quickly to both improve acceleration and to better respond to the driver's commands, e.g. downshifts before overtaking.
Better Gear Precision & Hold - The gears have also been calibrated to exploit the engine's improved midrange performance. The gearbox also avoids changes when cornering at high g-forces (where possible) for better stability.
Faster Gear & Engine Response - The engine and gearbox have been calibrated to respond more quickly when the driver releases the accelerator. This makes the car more balanced and predictable when cornering for example.
Increased Engine performance - The Polestar Optimisation upgrade has concentrated the power where it is needed most - in the midrange; perfect for overtaking or when on a busy motorway. Combined with faster throttle response and gear changes this makes the car significantly more dynamic to drive.
Polestar AWD Feature - This feature is included in all new optimisations for AWD vehicles. The feature can retrospectively be added to vehicles which currently have the optimisation via the Service Promise, Total Upgrade or Volvo Selekt Software. The upgrade increases torque distribution to the rear wheels of Volvo cars equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD), for more dynamic driving.
D5 Over Boost - The Polestar Optimisation software for the D5 (68) engine offers an exciting enhancement. Polestar have introduced an “Over boost” function that provides an additional +20nm Torque and +15hp power for up to 20 seconds once the peak power of the engine has been reached. This additional power and torque is over and above the already increased output figures that the Optimisation provides so you get an impressive boost when you need it most. The standard D5 (68) engine produces 235hp and 480nm torque. When this engine is Optimised and is in Over boost mode, the figures are increased to 255hp and 520nm torque.
All of this is offered without an increase in the certified fuel consumption or emissions level, which means that the car's environmental impact remains unchanged.
The optimisation can only be installed by authorised Volvo dealers whilst maintaining Volvo's original warranty and installation can be carried out quickly when the car is in for a service or a tyre change for example.
Complete the form or call us directly to secure your upgrade. Our team is ready to help!
TMS Volvo Coventry: 02476 303132 | TMS Volvo Hinckley: 01455 632478 |TMS Volvo Leicester: 0116 2758800
