Teaming up with Google

Polestar, the Swedish all-electric marque, is continuing its strategic relationship with Google.

The latest innovations in its cars with Google built in are being rolled out, including new features available in the Polestar 2. They were demonstrated at Google’s Android booth at CES 2024 in the Polestar 3.

“Google is one of our most important technology partners,” says Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar’s chief executive officer.

“Since launching the Polestar 2 more than three years ago, we’ve seen the Android Automotive OS ecosystem expand with a long list of new apps and functionalities being introduced. 

“Our strong relationship continues to deliver new features for owners, and they will enrich Polestar 3 and 4 this year as well.”

Google is introducing a new feature that allows users to plan trips on Google Maps on their Android or iOS device and simply send the planned route to Google Maps built into their Polestar 2. The feature is now being rolled out.

Polestar has been an early adopter of in-car browsing having launched the Vivaldi browser for the Polestar 2 in 2021. Now, Chrome browser is starting to roll out for this model in beta, bringing drivers a familiar and easy-to-use browsing experience while parked.