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POLESTAR 5

GRAND TOURER

WattCar Rating 8.0/10Model-range research assessment
Polestar 5 driving beside a rocky cliff, front three-quarter view
Polestar

WATT MATTERS?

The Polestar 5 is the brand's most ambitious grand tourer, aiming to put serious electric performance inside a sleek four-door silhouette. It is intended to compete on desirability, not simply specification.

THE BASICS

A high-performance battery-electric GT with a dedicated architecture and an emphasis on charging, dynamics and long-distance ability. Final Australian variant, range and pricing details need confirmation.

THE NUMBERS

Price
From $186,218 drive-away · MY26 Polestar 5 Dual Motor Launch Edition · Australian manufacturer configurator estimate for a private Victorian customer, standard Magnesium paint, MicroTech interior and standard wheels, including home charging cable. Includes registration and compulsory third-party insurance, based on a rating-one driver aged 40 with a good driving record. Options, location and individual circumstances alter the quote. Excludes any discounts, rebates or promotions. Estimated delivery January-February 2027 at time of check. This driveaway basis differs from the previous provisional list-price reference.
Battery
112 kWh NMC lithium-ion · 800 V
Claimed range
Up to 678 km WLTP manufacturer target for Dual Motor; equipment and conditions affect range.
Charging
11 kW AC; approximately 11 hours from 0-100%. Up to 350 kW DC; approximately 22 minutes from 10-80%. Manufacturer preliminary charging data, dependent on conditions.
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Power
550 kW maximum net power / 812 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Manufacturer 30-minute maximum power is separately rated at 294 kW.
Seats
5
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years, subject to service terms. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km; repair or replacement below 70% original capacity.
Boot space
365 L rear luggage space with seats up, including 52 L underfloor; 1,128 L folded including that same underfloor space. Separate 62 L front compartment.
Comfort
Launch Edition: heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, four-zone climate control; MicroTech upholstery. Nappa ventilation and massage require the upgrade.
Technology
Launch Edition includes Pilot Assist, lane change assist and head-up display. Standard Dual Motor audio: 10 speakers. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Apple digital key are listed for future introduction; confirm activation.

Price checked 2026-10-17.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.

Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.

Specifications checked 2026-10-17..

Awaiting verification · Last checked: 2026-10-17. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.

THE WATTCAR TAKE

The 5 could give Polestar a genuine halo car. What matters is whether it feels special at ordinary speeds as well as when delivering its headline performance.

WattCar Ratings reflect available research and testing where undertaken. Updated as we learn more.

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