Polestar 5: Electric GT Unveiled With 416-mile WLTP Range
Polestar has officially revealed the Polestar 5, a four-door performance Grand Tourer that brings the 2020 Precept concept to production reality, showcasing its design, technology, and sustainability. The Swedish electric car brand positions this electric GT as the embodiment of its future vision, now ready for customers who want distinctive design, long range and rapid charging.
Michael Lohscheller, Polestar CEO, says, “Polestar 5 is bringing the future to our present. Our vision for Polestar’s design, technology, and sustainability direction is no longer a dream but a reality our customers can buy. With its pure Scandinavian design inside and out, unique platform, powerful motors, sophisticated chassis, cutting-edge technology, and consciously sustainable materials, the Polestar 5 is a guiding star for the industry and the perfect Polestar flagship.”
The Polestar Design team developed Precept for production with minimal changes, creating a bold 5-metre-long Grand Tourer with modern, minimalist surfacing free of unnecessary embellishment. Aviation inspired the form, with taut surfaces stretched over an aerodynamic wing-like profile and a Kamm-style tail that emphasises efficiency at speed.
Up front, the low nose integrates the SmartZone, first introduced on Precept, and sits between Polestar’s signature dual-blade headlights, featuring standard Pixel LED technology. The platform and unique segment front suspension enable an unusually close relationship between wheel and bonnet line. Gloss black or Shade cladding along the lower doors visually lowers the 142 cm tall body, while the glasshouse follows the wing-like profile and sleek roofline to reinforce the car’s athletic stance.
Engineers relocated the rear header structure behind the rear occupants’ heads. They fitted a digital rear-view mirror with a virtual rear window, similar to the one on the Polestar 4, to unlock space without compromising the silhouette. The largest panoramic glass roof yet on a Polestar measures just over 2 metres in length and 1.25 metres in width, allowing second-row passengers to enjoy a bright, airy cabin that suits long-distance electric touring.
At the rear, a specially designed aero-efficient lightbar with vent detailing and an integrated diffuser manages airflow cleanly. Flush frameless glass and retractable door handles help the Polestar 5 Dual motor achieve a Cd of 0.24, improving efficiency and refinement for this electric performance car.
Customers can choose from six colours, including two matte finishes. Storm delivers a strong, purposeful dark grey, while Magnesium offers a lighter, silver-like tone that underscores the GT’s sculpted surfaces.
Head of Exterior Design, Nahum Escobedo, says: “It was a dream to design Polestar Precept, and even more satisfying to see it realised as a production reality with Polestar 5. I’m proud of everyone who worked so tirelessly to ensure our vision remained absolutely true to the concept. I can’t wait to see customers have as much fun with this car as we had creating it.”
Inside, the 4+1 seat electric performance GT treats driver and passengers with equal care. Recaro co-developed the front seats to combine an especially low hip point with supportive bolstering and unmistakably Swedish comfort. Charcoal MicroTech comes as standard, while optional Bridge of Weir Nappa leather in Charcoal or Zinc adds ventilation and massage to standard heating and electric adjustment. With animal welfare secured, chrome-free leather utilises a natural by-product of the food industry.
Polestar designed the car primarily as a four-seater. With the central armrest lowered, rear passengers can control four-zone climate, seat heating, ventilation, and massage. The rear seats mirror the form of the Recaro fronts and recline individually for comfort. Raise the armrest to create a fifth seating position with a staggered arrangement that increases shoulder room, transforming this performance GT into a practical five-seater. A cutout in the battery, known as the foot garage, behind the front seats, gives extra foot space and a more natural seating position.
Natural fibre materials feature throughout. The Polestar signature weave, developed in collaboration with BCompTM for the front seatbacks and enhanced with ampliTexTM for added strength, offers a bio-based alternative to carbon fibre. Made from flax, it is up to 40% lighter than plastic and uses 50% less fossil fuel-based material. Lower door sections use NFPP powered by BComp’s powerRibTM, showcasing the natural structure of the bio-based material. The same finish is also featured in the 365-litre rear luggage area. In contrast, the 62-litre front luggage compartment utilises AutoNeum’s UltraSilent technology to save around 5 kg compared to traditional plastics, supporting a mono-material strategy for easier recycling at the end of life.
The Polestar 5 continues the brand’s use of recycled materials. Econyl, made from fishing nets and other waste, lines the carpets. Recycled PET forms the headlining, and a knitted second deco wraps around the upper door sections to create a cohesive, sustainable interior.
The driving position features a deliberately reclined, performance-focused setup, facilitated by low-slung seats and an upright, close-set steering wheel. A 9-inch driver display mounts directly to the electrically adjustable steering column, ensuring the screen is always in the line of sight. A 9.5-inch head-up display completes the driver-focused information suite for confident, long-range electric driving.
Between the front seats, a low centre console houses a lockable storage compartment and a central rotary audio controller beneath the 14.5-inch portrait centre screen. The display features a Polestar-specific Android Automotive system with Google built in, which combines the best of the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4. Four dynamic tiles beneath Google Maps can be customised, and a dedicated shortcut tile places up to six frequently used functions on the home screen for quick access.
Audio options include the Polestar High Performance system with 10 speakers or a Bowers & Wilkins 21-speaker setup with Tweeter on Top technology and a 1,680-watt output. Laser line ambient lighting wraps around the cabin and flows into a sound bar behind the rear passengers’ heads. In combination with Active Road Noise Cancellation, the system helps create a calm, first-class ambience for an electric Grand Tourer.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems form a core part of the offer. The SmartZone houses sensors, radar, and a forward-facing parking camera. Pilot Assist adjusts speed and lane position at speeds of up to 93 mph (150 km/h). In total, the Polestar 5 features 11 vision cameras, one driver monitoring camera, one mid-range radar, and 12 ultrasonic sensors. Eight airbags and interior radars that detect the number, position, and type of occupants help deploy the proper safety measures in the event of an accident.
A bespoke, hot-cured, bonded aluminium platform underpins the Polestar Performance Architecture. High-strength extrusions, pressings, and castings create a lightweight, rigid structure with torsional rigidity higher than that of a two-seat sports car or supercar. The makeup includes 13% recycled aluminium and 83% aluminium from smelters using renewable electricity, which substantially lowers the CO2e footprint compared to standard sourcing.
The aluminium architecture saves weight compared with steel and enhances safety. The 112 kWh lithium-ion NMC battery, with a usable capacity of 106 kWh, is an integral part of the structure. Engineers chose a compact front double wishbone suspension, lightweight two-piece alloy belled front discs, and a steering rack positioned ahead of the front axle to deliver precise, performance-focused handling. Brembo four-piston callipers, shared with the Polestar 3, work in conjunction with lightweight 400 mm two-piece discs to reduce unsprung mass by 12 kg, thereby improving response.
The Polestar 5 Dual motor uses sophisticated BWI passive dampers with internal rebound coil springs. The Polestar 5 Performance adopts BWI MagneRide adaptive damping. The dampers read the road up to 1,000 times per second and react within three milliseconds thanks to magnetorheological fluid, which delivers strong body control while preserving ride comfort across all speeds. Bespoke Michelin tyres, tuned for wheel sizes from 20 to 22 inches, complete the handling package.
Lutz Stiegler, Polestar CTO, says: “Our R&D teams worked tirelessly to develop the Polestar Performance Architecture from the ground up, and it’s paid dividends in how this performance-focused GT drives. Alongside the in-house developed rear motor, 800V electrical architecture, and innovative engineering decisions, it makes Polestar 5 an incredible all-round Grand Tourer.”
An in-house developed electric rear motor contributes up to 450 kW and 660 Nm to the Polestar 5 Performance model’s 650 kW and 1,015 Nm total. The Polestar 5 Performance accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, while the 550 kW Polestar 5 Dual motor needs just 3.8 seconds. Both versions are electronically limited to 155 mph, aligning raw pace with the comfort of grand touring.
The brand’s first 800V electrical architecture helps unlock these figures and supports charging at up to 350 kW on suitable DC chargers. A 10 to 80% top-up can take as little as 22 minutes, and an external charging indicator on the C pillar provides an at-a-glance view of the state of charge.
For greater efficiency, the rear motor can decouple. The Polestar 5 Dual motor achieves up to 416 miles WLTP on a single charge. In comparison, the Polestar 5 Performance can travel up to 351 miles WLTP, balancing speed with long-distance capability for an electric Grand Tourer.
You can order now. The Polestar 5 Dual motor Launch edition, with 550 kW and 812 Nm, starts from £89,500. The Polestar 5 Performance Launch edition, with 650 kW and 1,015 Nm, starts from £104,900. Orders commence online from 8 September 2025 in all initial launch markets.
