European buyers are getting a low-slung four-door electric grand tourer that stays remarkably faithful to the 2020 Precept concept. Polestar shaped the production car around a bonded aluminum structure developed specifically for this model, giving it the torsional stiffness more often associated with lightweight sports cars while keeping overall mass in check for a vehicle of its size.
Polestar established its name on elegant looks and silent strength, but its most recent move is all about Hollywood flair. Alexander Skarsgard appears in a short film advertising the Polestar 5, playing a stand-in secret agent who roams about the electric grand tourer as if it were the next Aston Martin fresh out of Q’s workshop.
Five years ago, Polestar showed us the Precept, a stunning vision of what an electric sedan could be. Now that vision has become reality with the Polestar 5, unveiled at the Munich Motor Show and ready to take on the Porsche Taycan. This isn’t just another electric car; it’s a statement of performance, design and technology, wrapped in a package that’s both futuristic and human. Let’s get into what makes the Polestar 5 a car worth watching.
The much talked about Polestar 5 prototype made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this week, and this four-door GT electric vehicle was developed in the UK. Its reportedly the company’s embodiment of their ambitions for design, technology, and sustainability, all rolled into one EV.
Limited to 230-units worldwide, the Polestar 2 BST Edition 230 electric sedan has exclusive green Nebula paint on the outside as well as MicroSuede upholstery inside the vehicle. Power comes from two electric motors making 476 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to hit 62 mph in 4.4-seconds, while topping out at 127 mph.