Polestar 5

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Polestar 5
Overview
ManufacturerPolestar (Volvo Cars)
DesignerRishav Kumar
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutDual-motors, all-wheel-drive
PlatformSustainable Experience Architecture (SEA)
Related
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent Magnet Synchronous motors
Power output872 hp (650 kW)
Battery103 kWh

The Polestar 5 is a prototype high-performance battery electric executive sedan to be produced by Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Cars and sold under the Polestar brand.

As of 2024, the Polestar 5 is expected to become commercially available in 2027.[1]

Overview[edit]

The Polestar 5 was first previewed by the 2020 Polestar Precept concept car.[2][3] In June 2022, a prototype for the Polestar 5 was shown at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.[4]

The Polestar 5 is based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture 1 (SEA) platform, also used by the upcoming Polestar 4 SUV.[4]

Specifications[edit]

The dual electric motor powertrain of the Polestar 5 will produce 872 hp (650 kW) and 900 N⋅m (660 lb⋅ft) of torque.[4] The vehicle will be equipped with batteries developed and manufactured by SK On.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jack Fitzgerald (April 29, 2024), "Polestar 5, in Test, Charges from 10 to 80 Percent in 10 Minutes", Car and Driver
  2. ^ Gauthier, Micheal (26 September 2020). "Polestar Precept Concept Headed For Production, Development Already Underway". Carscoops. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  3. ^ Pappas, Thanos (23 November 2021). "Polestar Previews Precept EV's Production Version On Video, Will Be Called The Polestar 5". Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Pappas, Thanos (23 June 2022). "The Polestar 5 Will Produce 872 HP From Dual Electric Motors". Carscoops. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  5. ^ Carla Westerheide (November 6, 2023), "Polestar 5 receives 56-centimetre-long cells from SK On", Electdrive