Polestar 5 first drive: 800V electric grand tourer with 350kW charging from £89,500
By Eve
In its first drive review, the Polestar 5 is described as the brand's first true grand tourer, aimed at the Porsche, Audi and Mercedes electric GT models. The Dual Motor starts at £89,500 with 748hp, a 112kWh battery and up to 416 miles of WLTP range, while the Performance version starts at £104,900 with 884hp and 351 miles. Both use an 800V system and accept 350kW DC fast charging, though the reviewer says both underperformed on range with enthusiastic driving on the test routes.
Why it matters
Another premium model built on 800V architecture and 350kW capability adds to the case for reliable, high power DC sites that can serve these cars. For CPOs and buyers, real world range under spirited driving suggests such drivers may lean on rapid charging more often than WLTP figures imply.
Source
- Original title
- “First drive: Polestar 5”
- Published
- 6 November 2026
- Updated
- 7 November 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- Global
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- Polestar
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