Comprehensive Guide on Electric Vehicles: Nearly all you require to understand about in-car entertainment systems
Polestar, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has equipped its vehicles with a plethora of displays aimed at making life on the road run smoothly. Each model offers a unique blend of technology and functionality, providing drivers with a seamless and intuitive experience.
Starting with the centre display, all Polestar models serve as a command centre for various car and safety functions, as well as entertainment offerings. The resolution varies across the models, with the Polestar 4 featuring a 15.4-inch, frameless centre display in landscape orientation, boasting a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The Polestar 3 offers a 12.3" digital driver display, while the Polestar 2 and Polestar 4 have a 9" and a 10.2" display respectively.
The driver displays in Polestar vehicles are preconfigured to provide necessary information and nothing else. However, they can remember settings and preferences of up to six drivers, ensuring a personalised experience for each user.
Polestar vehicles also come with Google Assistant, allowing drivers to have emails read aloud, reply to text messages, and be reminded of important calendar entries. The Google Automotive Keyboard app, developed by Google, transforms a touchscreen inside a Polestar into a computer keyboard for work and home-life related tasks while charging.
Integrating a Polestar into the Google Home ecosystem enables drivers to ask their smart speaker to take care of vehicle functions or activate smart home devices. The switch between Polestar's menus and Google Play applications is seamless and similar to operating a tablet.
The Google Play store offers a variety of in-car apps, including productivity-boosting apps and entertainment options like Prime Video, Tidal, Sybel, Audible, Pocket Casts, Gamesnacks, and dedicated gaming controllers. The first three years of in-car data are included in the price of a Polestar, keeping the car constantly connected to the Internet.
Moreover, all Polestar models, including the Polestar 2, Polestar 3, and Polestar 4, offer Apple CarPlay support. The Polestar 2 supports Apple CarPlay with a wired connection, while the Polestar 4 offers wireless connection, and Polestar 3's wireless offering is coming soon. Additionally, some models have optional head-up displays that beam important information onto the windscreen.
Electric vehicle charging breaks offer an opportunity to stretch, grab a hot drink, watch TV shows, listen to music, or play games. Charging only takes around half an hour or less, making it a convenient part of the driving experience.
Lastly, the Breathe app in Polestar vehicles turns the car into a place of rest and relaxation, with a simple, calming animation and therapeutic sounds. This feature, along with the seamless integration of Google technology, makes Polestar vehicles an attractive choice for tech-savvy drivers.
