A New Era for the Swedish EV Brand with the Launch of the Polestar 5

After a five-year wait since the debut of its Precept concept car, Polestar has finally unveiled its long-awaited flagship, the Polestar 5, a luxury electric sedan designed to redefine the brand’s future. The vehicle, built on a unique platform and powered by two electric motors, offers a blend of Scandinavian design, cutting-edge technology, and a strong emphasis on sustainability. With a range of up to 670km (416 miles) on the WLTP cycle and a 0-62mph sprint time of 3.2 seconds for the Performance variant, the Polestar 5 aims to compete with the best in the luxury EV segment.

Inside, the car features a fully sustainable interior, with materials sourced from recycled fishing nets and PET plastics, and a high-tech cabin equipped with a 21-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system and Google-powered Android Automotive. The Polestar 5 also introduces an 800V electrical architecture, enabling fast charging at up to 350kW, with a 22-minute charge from 10% to 80% on a DC charger. The vehicle also includes a C-pillar indicator that shows the battery state of charge at a glance, adding to its driver-focused design.

The Polestar 5’s chassis and castings are made from 13% recycled aluminum, and 83% of its aluminum comes from smelters that use renewable energy. The car also features advanced suspension technology, including Brembo brakes that save 26 pounds compared to the Polestar 3 and BWI MagneRide adaptive dampers that read the road 1000 times per second, reacting to road inputs in just 0.001 of a second. This system is designed to provide a balance of ride comfort and handling precision.

The interior is primarily designed for four passengers, though it can accommodate five in a pinch. It includes a four-zone climate control system, with front seats featuring both heating and ventilation. The car offers 365 liters of luggage space in the rear and an additional 62 liters in the frunk. The panoramic glass roof is 2 meters long and 1.25 meters wide, offering ample natural light and reducing the feeling of claustrophobia from the absence of a traditional rear window.

Despite these advancements, Polestar faces significant challenges in its largest market, China, where sales have plummeted. The brand sold just 69 vehicles in the first half of 2025, with no sales recorded in April or May. Its Shanghai showroom is its only remaining direct sales operation in China, and it even wound up its joint venture with Star Meizu in May. Meanwhile, its global sales rose 51% year-over-year, but financial struggles persist, with a $2 billion loss reported in 2024.

Polestar’s CEO, Michael Lohscheller, emphasized the brand’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, stating that the Polestar 5 is a guiding star for the industry and the perfect flagship for the brand. As the company continues to navigate its challenges, the launch of the Polestar 5 represents a bold step forward in its quest to establish itself as a leader in the luxury EV market.