Polestar 5: the new electric GT with up to 884 hp

First previewed by the Precept prototype, the Polestar 5 was initially unveiled in 2023 as the Swedish brand’s new “flagship”. Two years on, the model is back in the spotlight at the 2025 Munich Motor Show, this time in production form.

Polestar describes the car as a four-door electric Grand Tourer (GT), positioned as the ultimate expression of the performance and refinement the marque aims to deliver. On that basis, the Polestar 5 moves straight into territory occupied by rivals such as the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT.

The Polestar 5 can already be ordered in Portugal, where prices start at €122,600.

Polestar 5 design and aerodynamics

Retaining styling that is very close to the original concept, this five-metre electric GT combines minimalist surfacing with an aerodynamic profile, achieving a Cₓ of 0.24. It also features an aerodynamically shaped roof measuring more than two metres long - the largest ever fitted by the brand.

At the rear, the Polestar 5 uses a light signature similar to that seen across the rest of the range, most notably the full-width light bar. Like the Polestar 4, the 5 does without a conventional rear window, with rearward visibility instead provided by a camera.

Polestar 5 interior and seating

The pared-back exterior philosophy continues inside. Key features include a 9-inch digital instrument display, a 9.5-inch head-up display and a vertically mounted 14.5-inch infotainment screen running Google’s operating system.

As a four-door GT, the Polestar 5 has a 4+1 seating layout and front seats developed jointly with Recaro. Rear occupants benefit from electrically adjustable seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions.

Nearly 900 hp

The Polestar 5 is not relying on design alone to challenge the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT. The Swedish electric car has the performance credentials to match its rivals, with two distinct power outputs available.

Both versions use a 112 kWh battery, with 106 kWh usable capacity, and the 5 is the first Polestar built around an 800 V electrical architecture. As a result, it supports DC charging at up to 350 kW, enabling a 10% to 80% charge in just 22 minutes.

Offered in Dual Motor and Performance forms, the principal difference between them is output. The former delivers “just” 550 kW (748 hp), 812 Nm of torque and completes the 0–100 km/h sprint in 3.9 seconds. The Performance version is 0.7 seconds quicker, thanks to a combined 650 kW (884 hp) and 1015 Nm. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h in both cases.

Range also differs between the two, with the Dual Motor taking the advantage: 670 km (WLTP), compared with 565 km (WLTP) for the Polestar 5 Performance.

These figures are complemented by 11 cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors, a radar and a driver-monitoring camera, allowing the Polestar 5 to use Pilot Assist at speeds of up to 150 km/h.

When will it arrive?

Scheduled to reach the market in spring 2026, the new Polestar 5 is already available to order. Launch prices begin at €122,600 for the Dual Motor version and €146,400 for the Polestar 5 Performance.