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About Polestar 5

The Polestar 5 began as a show car, and a famous one. The Precept concept of 2020 was a low, elegant electric four-door with a clean nose, a long roof and an interior built from recycled and plant-based materials. Polestar promised to build it, and the waiting became part of the story. When the production car finally arrived, it kept much of the concept's poise and proportions, positioning itself as the brand's flagship and as a direct challenger to the Porsche Taycan and the Lucid Air.

Underneath is a bonded aluminum structure developed by Polestar's own engineers in Britain rather than borrowed from Volvo or Geely, along with an 800-volt electrical system for fast charging and a high-output dual-motor setup. The cabin carries over the Precept's calm, almost architectural feel. Early reviews have dwelt on the design, the refinement and the performance, as well as the high price and the brand's financial uncertainties, which make the car something of a statement of intent.

Built in China, it is aimed at Europe, Australia and other markets where Polestar is growing, with the brand's American plans curtailed by trade rules. Its rivals include the Taycan, the Mercedes-AMG electric GT and the BMW i7 at the luxury end. It is a car for buyers who want something rarer than the German establishment and are willing to bet on a young brand to get it. This page follows its launch reviews, specifications, pricing, sales and the related concept cars, such as the roadster that is meant to follow it into showrooms.