Polestar-Oxford Study Finds 32% Higher Peak Acceleration in Polestar 4 Performance Versus Rear Motor

By Public Technologies
  • Polestar announced results from a pilot study with University of Oxford researchers on October 20, 2026, examining drivers' responses to vehicle performance.
  • Twelve drivers tested two Polestar 4 versions at Sweden's Gotland Ring, with researchers combining vehicle telemetry, physiological monitoring and psychological assessments.
  • On virtually equally fast laps, the Dual motor Performance pack delivered 32% higher peak acceleration, requiring 15% less steering effort than Rear motor.
  • Drivers rated the Performance version 89.2 out of 100 for performance and dynamics, versus 67.7 for the Rear motor.
  • Overall experiential quality scored 93.0 versus 77.9; interviews linked driving thrills to trust, control and intense focus.


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