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Polestar 5 Mk1

Headline trim: Dual Motor Performance — 600 bhp, 0-62 in 3.2s.

press photo
Verdict
B
BHP
600 bhp
0–60
3.2 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
0 mpg (US)
Used
$114,000-$140,000

Strengths

  • Bonded-aluminium platform — proper engineering
  • 800V / 350 kW DC charging
  • Coventry chassis tune
  • Cabin step on from Polestar 3

Weaknesses

  • Rear headroom tight
  • Boot shallow
  • UK service network thin
  • Bonded-aluminium body repairs expensive

Notable tech

  • Bespoke bonded-aluminium platform
  • 800V electrical architecture
  • 106 kWh battery
  • 350 kW DC peak charging
  • Dual-motor AWD with torque vectoring
  • Google Automotive OS
  • Four individual seats
  • Frameless doors
  • Pilot Pack with LiDAR option

Common issues

  • Launch software
  • Door seal wind-noise
  • Charge-flap motor
  • Body repair cost

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
Dual Motor
BHP540
Torque720 Nm
0–603.9 s
Top155 mph
Range370 miles
DriveAWD
Gearbox1AT
Dual Motor Performance
BHP600
Torque870 Nm
0–603.2 s
Top155 mph
Range350 miles
DriveAWD
Gearbox2AT