Pre-owned program launched for Polestar 2

POLESTAR has moved to reduce the anxiety surrounding the purchase of a pre-owned battery electric vehicle by introducing battery state-of-health (BSOH) certificates for pre-owned Polestar 2 vehicles.

As part of the Polestar Pre-owned program, in which select used cars re-enter the partner network, the certificate “transparently shows customers the battery health and capacity of a used Polestar 2”.

Polestar says that by certifying the useable battery as a percentage, customers can purchase a pre-owned Polestar 2 with peace-of-mind that the car’s battery is in optimal condition.

“Thanks to our new battery state-of-heath certificate, we’ve just added another reason for used EV buyers to purchase a pre-owned Polestar 2,” said Polestar chief executive officer Michael Lohscheller.

“Along with the 112-point check, 24-month warranty and roadside assistance, plus our commitment to continually enhance our vehicles via over-the-air software updates, buyers can be confident they’re getting the very best example of a used Polestar 2 possible.”

To be certified as a guaranteed pre-owned Polestar, each car undergoes a rigorous 112-point inspection at an official service point.

Additionally, Polestar provides independently verified mileage, service, and ownership certifications to validate the status of each pre-owned Polestar. Every pre-owned Polestar features a 24-month warranty, and the remainder of the eight-year battery warranty.

Since its launch in 2020, the Polestar 2 has received over 20 over-the-air (OTA) software updates, allowing the car to continuously improve over time.

Polestar says the OTA updates have led to efficiency gains, extending the car’s range through battery management, new functionality with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as the addition of many apps including Waze and YouTube.

It says continued regularly scheduled software updates will ensure pre-owned customers can have the latest software features in their Polestar 2.

While the pre-owned program currently applies only to Polestar 2 models, the Gothenburg-based brand says it will announce information regarding BSOH certificates for pre-owned Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 vehicles in due course.