Polestar · Sedan · Performance
Polestar 5
Polestar's electric grand tourer — a four-door fastback flagship arriving H1 2026. Built on Polestar's first in-house platform with 800V architecture and 350 kW DC charging.
- Price from
- $171,100
- Range
- 565 km
- Battery
- 106 kWh
- 0–100
- 3.2 s
- Power
- 650 kW
- DC charge
- 350 kW
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Verdict
Polestar's electric grand tourer — a four-door fastback flagship arriving H1 2026. Built on Polestar's first in-house platform with 800V architecture and 350 kW DC charging.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Polestar's first in-house platform
- ✓ 350 kW DC charging via 800V architecture
- ✓ Genuine super-sedan performance
What we don't
- ✕ Premium pricing limits cross-shop pool
- ✕ Polestar service network thin outside cities
- ✕ Detailed specs still being finalised
Best for
- Premium grand-tourer buyers
- Performance enthusiasts
- Polestar loyalists
Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- AWD
- Motor power
- 650 kW
- Motor torque
- 900 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.2 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 106 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 565 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 22 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 350 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 22 min
Dimensions
Safety & warranty
- Vehicle warranty
- 5 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $171,100
- Built in
- Sweden / China
- Sale status
- arriving
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