Navigating Through Frigid Conditions: Our Guidance

Enhance your Polestar's battery and performance during cold weather with these strategic tips, ensuring a delightful driving experience in the winter months.

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2025 September 23 . 12:45 AM

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Navigating through cold climate: our recommendations

Navigating Through Frigid Conditions: Our Guidance

As the winter season approaches, it's crucial to be well-prepared for any driving conditions, especially when embarking on long journeys on less frequented roads. Here are some essential tips to ensure your comfort and safety during the chilly months.

Firstly, it's important to equip your vehicle with a winter kit. In addition to the usual winter kit, it is also advisable to top up your windshield washer fluid for winter driving comfort. The winter kit should include a blanket, shovel, flashlight, reflective vest, warm jacket, gloves, and a hat. Checking the tire pressure and tread depth before a long winter journey is equally important. As the temperature drops, tire pressure also decreases, so it's important to check and adjust it accordingly.

When it comes to driving in winter conditions, preparation is key. Avoiding sudden acceleration and braking can help optimize range and ensure safety. Maintaining a constant speed while braking gently uses less battery power in winter conditions. Heated seats and steering wheel in vehicles like the Polestar can provide warmth on shorter trips while lowering the interior temperature. Activating eco mode in the Polestar can help optimize range by making adjustments such as climate control and using economical tire pressure.

The Polestar, like most other EVs, has a preconditioning function that allows preheating the car before starting, saving battery power. Scheduling preconditioning allows the battery to heat up and reach an optimal temperature by the time the car is started. Keeping the Polestar's battery above 20% can help prevent damage from cold temperatures when the car is left idle. The Polestar's battery symbol (snowflake) indicates when the battery is too cold to use all its power, which disappears as the battery warms up.

The Polestar Concept BST vehicle, designed by Polestar's in-house design team led by design boss Philipp Römers, is equipped with an ice-proof cover for saving energy when the car is parked. The Polestar Plus Pack includes a more efficient heating system (heat pump) that regulates the temperature inside the cabin while consuming less energy. Adding a fast-charging station as a stop on a long trip ensures the battery is heated to the optimal charge level before arrival, resulting in a faster and more efficient recharge.

When driving in winter conditions, it is important to be prepared for any scenario, including potential snowstorms. Regardless of the car you drive, it is crucial to be prepared for winter conditions when embarking on a long journey on less frequented roads.

In conclusion, being well-prepared for winter driving conditions can make a significant difference in your comfort and safety. By following these tips, you can ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey even in the coldest months.