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Polestar 5 Performance

Polestar 5: A High-Performance Electric Grand Tourer

$152,000.00
Brand: POLESTAR
Category: Cars
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Drive Type AWD
Type 4-door grand tourer sedan, 5 seats
Self Driving Level 2
Airbags Yes

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
BATTERY 7 / 10
BODY 6 / 10
DISPLAYS 5 / 10
COMFORT 6 / 10
SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

Impressive Performance
High Range, Especially in Base Trim
Fast Charging Capability
Premium, Sustainable Materials and Build
Striking, Unique Design
Flagship Status & Technology

CONS

High Price
Limited Initial Availability
Reduced Visibility / No Rear Windscreen
Ride Comfort vs Weight / Road Conditions
Range Drops in Performance Trim / Real-World Use
Dependency on High-Power Chargers
Weight and Cost of Maintenance / Parts

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Full Specifications

MODEL

Models

Polestar 5 Performance

LAUNCH

Announced	2025 (production start late 2025)
Status	Pre-production, debut at IAA Munich 2025
Base Price	~$152,000

PERFORMANCE

Power	~884 hp, AWD
Torque	1,015 Nm
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	~3.2 s
Max Speed	~250 km/h (155 mph)

BATTERY

Capacity	112 kWh gross (~106 kWh usable)
Tech	800-V architecture, Li-ion
Range	~351 mi (565 km)
Consumption	~17.6-20.9 kWh/100 km (depending on trim)
Recuperation	Yes (adjustable regen)
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Up to 11 kW, ~11 hrs (0-100%)
DC Charging	Up to 350 kW, 10-80% ~22 min
Others	Bi-directional charging supported

BODY

Type	4-door grand tourer sedan, 5 seats
Platform	Polestar Performance Architecture (bonded aluminium)
Dimensions	~5.1 m length, ~1.96 m width, ~1.38 m height
Drag Co-Efficient	0.24 Cd
Wheelbase	~3,100 mm
Clearance	~140 mm (varies by trim)
Weight	~2,300-2,450 kg
Suspension	Adaptive dampers
Wheels	20–22 inch alloys sport options
Others	Panoramic glass roof

DISPLAYS

Centre	14.5-inch portrait touchscreen (Android Automotive OS + Google built-in)
Driver's Display	10.2-inch digital cluster
Head-Up	Optional HUD
Others	Digital rear-view mirror (no traditional rear window)

COMFORT

Seats	5, available in sustainable textile, Nappa leather optional
Roof	Fixed panoramic glass roof
Parking Aids	360° cameras, sensors, automated parking assist
Connectivity	5G, OTA updates, Google Maps/Assistant/Play
Others	Premium sound system, climate with heat pump

SAFETY

Airbags	Full set (front, side, curtain)
Driving Aids	Adaptive cruise, lane-keep, collision avoidance, blind-spot, cross-traffic assist
Self Driving	Polestar Pilot Assist (L2); future OTA upgrades possible

Note

Others

Sustainable materials: recycled PET, flax composites, low-impact aluminium
Initial markets: Europe; not launching first in USA or China
Built in UK (Coventry plant)