Good data point. I know others have tried, and not able to order Polestar in the US! I had been under the impression this is due to protecting the dealer revenue for the upgrade, and also as it doesn't fall under "right to repair" here so Volvo is not required to offer it. But things could have changed, maybe more than once over the years. There have been many restrictions added over time (maybe due to some people making tools and cracking PINs out of VIDA ;-)) that are not in VIDA, but in the order redirection that only volvotechinfo (consumer/indy) orders go through. You can't always order what you can see in VIDA! The big one now, being you can't order any software for a non-US/Canada VIN.
I don't think there is an actual difference in the VIDA account, other than the volvotechinfo license agreement you click through, you can click either to order VIDA sub. I've ordered new accounts either way. In the VIDA admin the account is always classed as "Independent" no matter which license agreement you agree to.
It's also more expensive anyways in the US, you pay full price if you can order through VIDA, but the dealers can discount it, most people work some sort of discount on this, between dealers and the "coupons" for accessory discounts you can get from Volvo USA just by asking.
I've definitely been able to order other accessories, those don't seem restricted. I ordered the "Intellisafe Assist" long ago, no problem ordering, but wouldn't install since I didn't swap the hydraulic unit. good thing I got the refund on that one ;-)
I don't think there is an actual difference in the VIDA account, other than the volvotechinfo license agreement you click through, you can click either to order VIDA sub. I've ordered new accounts either way. In the VIDA admin the account is always classed as "Independent" no matter which license agreement you agree to.
It's also more expensive anyways in the US, you pay full price if you can order through VIDA, but the dealers can discount it, most people work some sort of discount on this, between dealers and the "coupons" for accessory discounts you can get from Volvo USA just by asking.
I've definitely been able to order other accessories, those don't seem restricted. I ordered the "Intellisafe Assist" long ago, no problem ordering, but wouldn't install since I didn't swap the hydraulic unit. good thing I got the refund on that one ;-)