It’s been five years since Polestar first introduced the Precept, an idea automotive that the electrical automaker described as “a manifesto of issues to come back; a declaration.” Effectively, come they’ve, as a result of in the present day Polestar lastly revealed the production car that’s based on this manifesto: the Polestar 5.
And wow, these specs: as much as 460 miles of vary, 800-volt structure for ultra-fast charging, 884 horsepower, 0–60mph in an oomph-inducing 3.1 seconds for the Efficiency trim. It actually makes these 5 years really feel like well worth the wait.
In remaining kind, the Polestar 5 is a fully beautiful fastback sedan with dramatic proportions which are sized equally to the Porsche Panamera. The 5 will probably be constructed on a bespoke supercar-like bonded aluminum platform that’s was developed at Polestar’s personal facility in England. And just like the Polestar 4, it lacks a rear window, relying as a substitute on a high-definition rearview digicam.
There’s much more, so let’s dig into it.
At launch, there will probably be two variations of the Polestar 5: a Twin Motor trim with 748hp (550kW), 599lb-ft of torque (812 Newton-meters), and a 0–60mph time of three.8 seconds; and a Efficiency package deal with 884hp (650kW), 749lb-ft (1,015Nm) of torque, and 0–60mph acceleration in 3.1 seconds. Each variations are speed-limited to a most of 155mph — seemingly within the spirit of former mother or father firm Volvo’s safety maxim of limiting vehicle max speed to 112mph.
The 800-volt structure is new to Polestar, and may allow 350kW charging when plugged into an appropriate charger. Meaning 10–80 p.c charging in “as little” as 22 minutes, the corporate says. House owners can anticipate a WLTP estimated vary of 670km (416 miles) for the Twin Motor trim and 565km (351 miles) for the Efficiency one.
The Polestar 5’s battery accommodates 112kWh of vitality, 106kWh of which is usable. The SK One-supplied NMC (nickel cobalt manganese) pack consists of eight modules with 192 cells. And its design types a part of the 5’s metal construction, which Polestar says brings security advantages.
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The Polestar 5 is constructed on the corporate’s Polestar Efficiency Structure (PPA), which makes use of a bespoke, hot-cured aluminum construction for improved weight and rigidity. That body consists of 13 p.c recycled aluminum and 83 p.c aluminum from smelters (no phrase on the remaining 4 p.c), which helps decrease the 5’s carbon footprint when in comparison with commonplace sourcing.
(Understand that Polestar has positioned itself as one of many few automotive startups that also provides a shit about local weather change. The corporate’s CEO lately used his keynote on the IAA Mobility convention in Munich, the place the Polestar 5 will make its debut, to induce EU leaders to stick to their strict zero-emission goals.)
The Efficiency variant is slated to have a sport-tuned suspension with semi-active dampers. There are additionally bespoke Michelin tires, designed particularly for the Polestar 5, starting from 20 to 22 inches relying on the trim stage.
Inside, you’ll discover a 14.5-inch portrait show alongside a 9-inch instrument cluster behind the steering wheel. To chop down on distractions, there will probably be a 9.5-inch heads-up show projected on the windshield. And a driver-monitoring digicam makes certain the motive force retains their eyes on the street whereas the motive force help system is engaged.
The Efficiency variant is slated to have a sport-tuned suspension with semi-active dampers.
The entrance fascia options Polestar’s SmartZone, which consists of lots of the automobiles’ sensors, like radar and the entrance parking digicam. In whole, the Polestar 5 has 11 imaginative and prescient cameras, one driver monitoring digicam, one mid-range radar, and 12 ultrasonic sensors. (Not like the Polestar 3 and 4, the 5 gained’t characteristic a lidar sensor.) The car additionally makes use of inside radars to detect the quantity, place, and sort of occupants to “deploy the proper security measures within the occasion of an accident.”
There’s lots of high-end model names scattered all through this announcement: Brembo for braking, Bowers & Wilkins for a premium audio system, and Bridge of Weir nappa leather-based as an elective inside. The driving force-assist system is powered by Mobileye, whereas the infotainment system runs on Google’s embedded Android software.
Whereas designed as a four-seater, the rear arm relaxation could be lifted to accommodate a fifth passenger. Polestar reduce out an area within the battery, generally known as the foot storage, behind the entrance seats to present occupants an additional foot of house for a extra pure seating place.
Polestar didn’t reveal a launch date or beginning value for the 5, solely to say they’re coming quickly. Suffice it to say it gained’t be low cost. The Efficiency model of the grand tourer is predicted to begin someplace north of $100,000 in North America.
The corporate has had a robust gross sales 12 months up to now, due to some deep reductions, together with one geared towards changing former Tesla house owners. The corporate makes the Polestar 2 electrical fastback, the Polestar 3 electrical SUV, and the Polestar 4 electrical SUV coupe.
Tariffs are certain to take a toll on the Geely-owned, Swedish-designed firm’s future. Polestar manufactures within the US and China, and plans to make the Polestar 4 in South Korea within the second half of 2025. It hasn’t mentioned the place the 5 will probably be constructed, in order that will probably be one to observe.
However regardless of these challenges, Polestar is charging ahead. First proven final spring as the O2 concept, the Polestar 6 would be the model’s subsequent flagship mannequin, taking the type of a two-door sports activities automotive with a convertible roof. And when the 6 goes on sale (presumably in 2026), it is going to use the identical structure and powertrains because the Polestar 5.