Polestar 5: Sweden’s Answer to the Taycan, an Electric Torpedo in Motion
If anyone still doubted whether Polestar could stare down Porsche, the answer has arrived. It is fast, clever and looks like the future itself. Shining brightest at the Munich Motor Show, the Polestar 5 is a direct challenge to the Taycan, boasting 884 horsepower, a 3.2-second sprint to 100 km/h and an interior where Scandinavian minimalism meets understated luxury.
Munich hosted the debut of Polestar’s most powerful car yet, its fifth production model, inspired by the striking Precept concept. Ambitious in both form and substance, the nearly five-metre sedan packs dual electric motors, the stronger one alone delivering 612 hp. Together they propel this predator to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds in Performance trim. Yes, the Taycan Turbo S remains a touch quicker, but the Polestar 5 holds its own in every other metric. Orders in Europe are already open.
The car sits on the brand-new PPA — Polestar Performance Architecture — featuring independent suspension and an 800-volt system. Its body balances athletic stance with proper interior space, seating four in comfort (five if necessary) and offering a split luggage solution: 365 litres in the rear and 62 up front.
The base model’s dual-motor setup delivers 748 hp and 812 Nm, good for 0–100 in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h. A two-speed transmission at the rear adds finesse, along with traction control and the ability to decouple the rear motor at cruising speeds. Not bad for the so-called “weaker” version.
The Performance package turns everything up: 884 hp, 1015 Nm, and the headline 3.2-second sprint. Adaptive dampers sharpen the chassis, and subtle styling tweaks distinguish it visually. Both variants carry the same 112 kWh battery, good for up to 670 km in the base model and 565 km in Performance spec. With 350 kW fast charging, the pack can jump from 10 to 80 percent in 22 minutes. A rear-mounted charge indicator adds both convenience and flair.
Design leaves no one indifferent. The rear window is gone, replaced by a sweeping 1.8-metre glass roof paired with a digital rear-view mirror. The cabin is pure refinement: four individual seats, with the option of a fifth, anchored by Polestar’s signature Android-based interface — a 9-inch driver display and a 14.5-inch central touchscreen.
Options read like a luxury wish list: 22-inch alloys, Brembo brakes, four-zone climate control, massaging seats and a 21-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system. Driver assistance covers Level 2 autonomy, though Polestar has opted against lidar.
Pricing is as bold as the performance. In Germany, the Polestar 5 starts at €119,900; in the UK, £89,500. This is Sweden’s electric torpedo, aimed squarely at Stuttgart.
