03-15-2024, 11:33 PM
The cost would be minimal to remove it, but I’d likely have to buy the SW again to have it reinstalled when I sell the car, hopefully at close to dealer cost. I think it’s fair to say that anyone that modifies a car spends money that they probably won’t get back and I’m ok with that.
That aside, the only modes that provide the full power output are Hybrid and Polestar/Power. Hybrid favors electric use and pulls down the battery range, where Polestar/Power keeps the engine running, depletes the battery minimally, has the tachometer display and the enhanced sound. All good except I have to switch to manual mode at times (mostly on the highway) to keep the revs down, which also overrides B-mode one pedal driving. I wouldn’t mind as much if I could add paddles to the car, but it’s not possible with the 2023+ shifter.
I’ll try to test drive a non-PE car first to be sure, but for the reasons above, the base power mode may be a better option for me as I’d actually use it more often and get more overall enjoyment out of the car.
That aside, the only modes that provide the full power output are Hybrid and Polestar/Power. Hybrid favors electric use and pulls down the battery range, where Polestar/Power keeps the engine running, depletes the battery minimally, has the tachometer display and the enhanced sound. All good except I have to switch to manual mode at times (mostly on the highway) to keep the revs down, which also overrides B-mode one pedal driving. I wouldn’t mind as much if I could add paddles to the car, but it’s not possible with the 2023+ shifter.
I’ll try to test drive a non-PE car first to be sure, but for the reasons above, the base power mode may be a better option for me as I’d actually use it more often and get more overall enjoyment out of the car.