Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar on Monday unveiled the production-ready version of its four-door performance grand tourer, the Polestar 5, at the IAA Mobility show in Munich and began taking orders for the model.
The launch marks a key step in the company’s bid to strengthen its position in the premium electric segment, even as it weighs changes to its naming strategy and product portfolio.
The Polestar 5 stems directly from the 2020 Precept concept, which the company described as a statement of its design and technology ambitions.
Polestar said its team brought the concept into production with only minimal changes, resulting in a low-slung grand tourer nearly five metres in length. The car features an aerodynamically optimised rear light strip with ventilation elements and a drag coefficient of 0.24.
At the core of the vehicle is the Polestar Performance Architecture (PPA), developed in-house at Polestar’s UK technology centre. Unlike other Polestar models built on Geely Group platforms, the PPA uses bonded aluminium extrusions, pressings and castings to create a lighter, stiffer structure.
According to the company, the platform delivers torsional rigidity exceeding that of some supercars. Around 13% of the aluminium is recycled and 83% comes from smelters powered by renewable energy.
The 112 kWh battery pack, supplied by SK On, is Polestar’s first 800-volt system and allows DC charging at up to 350 kW, enabling a 10% to 80% charge in 22 minutes. A C-pillar charging indicator is integrated into the design.
In dual-motor configuration, the Polestar 5 delivers 550 kW of output and achieves up to 670 km WLTP range, while the Performance variant produces 650 kW and offers a range of up to 565 km. Both are electronically limited to 250 kph, with acceleration from 0 to 100 kph in as little as 3.2 seconds.
“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,” said Lutz Stiegler, Polestar’s chief technology officer. He noted that the newly developed in-house rear motor, producing 450 kW on its own, plays a central role in the car’s driving dynamics but can be decoupled for efficiency.
The suspension is tailored for long-distance comfort. The dual-motor version is equipped with advanced passive BWI dampers with rebound springs, while the Performance model uses adaptive MagneRide dampers capable of adjusting road response within milliseconds. Seating has been developed with Recaro, combining lateral support with comfort. The Polestar 5 is a 4+1 seater, with two sculpted rear seats and an occasional centre seat.
Polestar has priced the Polestar 5 from €119,900 for the Dual Motor and €142,900 for the Performance. Deliveries are yet to be confirmed.
The launch also comes amid reports that Polestar may move away from its sequential numbering system. Industry publication Autocar reported that the Polestar 6, a two-seater roadster, has been put on hold by new CEO Michael Lohscheller’s leadership team.
Instead, the company is said to be prioritising the Polestar 7, a smaller electric SUV, alongside the second generation of the Polestar 2 saloon, underscoring a shift in strategic focus toward higher-volume models.
