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Polestar made its debut with the Polestar 1 in 2017. The plug-in hybrid sports coupe was produced in limited numbers before being discontinued in 2022.
Since then, the brand has introduced a series of numerically named EVs, the latest being the Polestar 5, which is set to launch in 2025.
The Polestar 5 has been in the pipeline for quite some time. Its origins trace back to the Polestar Precept concept that was introduced at the 2020 Geneva Auto Show.
The Precept was a sleek grand tourer that initially served as a blueprint for the company’s future. Polestar went on to produce a YouTube docuseries about the Precept and by 2021 the company announced the concept car would eventually head into production as the Polestar 5.
(Polestar Precept concept car)
How big is the Polestar 5?
The Polestar 5 is a luxury four-door coupe that will rival the Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S and Lotus Emeya. The electric car is around 4,700mm long with a 3,100mm wheelbase.
It sits above Polestar’s existing SUV and crossover range consisting of the 2, 3 and 4 models. The 5 will eventually be joined by the Polestar 6, a two-door roadster based on the same bespoke aluminium chassis.
Just like the Polestar 4, there’ll be no rear window on the 5. While this may be distracting for some drivers, the decision should increase headroom in the back making the interior feel very spacious.
What does the Polestar 5’s interior look like?
Inside, the Polestar 5 looks similar to the Precept concept car. It's clean and minimal as you’d expect, with a large central touchscreen running Polestar’s Google-based infotainment system.
An impressive full-length glass roof helps fill the interior with light to create an airy and open feel while smart ambient lighting shines through trim materials to create an organic effect.
What is the Polestar 5’s range?
The Polestar 5 should have a range exceeding 500km (310 miles). CEO Thomas Ingenlath has previously stated how he wants Polestar to start focusing on faster recharging rather than trying to get headline-grabbing range figures.
As a result, Polestar has been working with StoreDot, a battery supplier that’s been developing ‘extreme fast charging’ (XFC) technology. Tests on a prototype Polestar 5 using a 77kWh StoreDot battery was able to charge from 10-80% in just 10 minutes.
Polestar is hoping that this new tech will mean adding 200 miles to your electric car won’t take much longer than filling a fuel tank.
How fast is the Polestar 5?
Polestar 5 prototypes seen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, showcased a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup delivering a combined 874bhp and 900Nm of torque.
This output would make it the brand's fastest car putting the Polestar 5 in competition with some of the highest-performing electric cars on the market, like the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S.
How much will the Polestar 5 cost?
Given its performance and competitors, the Polestar 5 will likely cost around £75,000 when it goes on sale in 2025, making it the most expensive model in the brand’s lineup.
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