Etienne Psaila
The automotive world is undergoing its most radical transformation since the invention of the internal combustion engine. Electric propulsion has rewritten the rules of performance, shifting the focus from horsepower and displacement to battery chemistry, charging architecture, and lines of software code. Two brands-one a Scandinavian newcomer, the other a German legend-are at the heart of this change.Polestar vs. Porsche: Software-Defined Performance is a head-to-head narrative of how two very different companies are redefining the driver’s car for the electric age. Polestar, born from Volvo and backed by Geely, embraces minimalism, sustainability, and digital-first strategies. Porsche, steeped in racing glory and engineering precision, translates its combustion heritage into electric authenticity with the Taycan and beyond.From the earliest concept cars to the latest SUVs and roadsters, this book traces how Polestar and Porsche embody disruption and tradition in equal measure. It explores batteries, platforms, software stacks, charging networks, and brand philosophies-revealing how performance is no longer forged only in steel and rubber, but in algorithms and architectures.At once a chronicle of technological evolution and a study in cultural identity, this is the definitive account of how two contrasting brands are shaping the future of driving in a software-defined world.
