The Polestar 3 electric SUV is set to receive an upgraded chipset for its second model year, as confirmed by the automaker in a recent press release.
Scheduled to debut in showrooms later in the 2025 calendar year, the 2026 Polestar 3 will be the first of the brand’s EVs to be equipped with the Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processor, a more advanced successor to the Drive AGX Xavier processor that the SUV initially launched with.
2026 Polestar 3 charging
Along with being integrated into newly manufactured vehicles, the more powerful processor will also be offered as a complimentary upgrade to existing Polestar 3 owners. Volvo, the parent brand, has recently announced a similar initiative for owners of the EX90 electric SUV, which shares the same SPA2 architecture with the Polestar 3.
It is uncommon for an automaker to update hardware post-sale instead of solely focusing on software updates.
Volvo has stated that the enhanced computing capabilities of the Drive AGX Orin will support AI-based features, more advanced safety technologies, a variety of onboard sensors, and a more efficient battery management system. This is likely to be the case for the Polestar 3 and any future Polestar models utilizing this chipset.
2026 Polestar 3 Plug & Charge
The 2025 Polestar 3, manufactured in Charleston, South Carolina, was introduced as a sportier, two-row alternative to the three-row Volvo EX90, both sharing the same platform. All variants are equipped with a 111-kWh battery pack, offering up to 350 miles of range in the base single-motor rear-wheel-drive configuration.
Polestar has not yet provided a specific timeline for updating existing 2025 models but has assured customers that they will be notified when the new chips are available. Installation will be carried out at Polestar-authorized service centers, which are managed by franchised dealerships as part of the brand’s hybrid business model, even though Polestar does not directly sell cars through them.