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Polestar has released a new walkaround film showcasing the Polestar 5, its four-door performance Grand Tourer. The vehicle evolves from the Precept concept, which was first introduced in 2020 as a representation of the brand’s future vision for design, technology, and sustainability. The Polestar 5 brings that vision to production reality.
Key Highlights
- Polestar has unveiled a new film for the Polestar 5 Grand Tourer starring actor Alexander Skarsgård.
- The Polestar 5 originates from the Precept concept, realizing the brand’s future vision.
- The vehicle is built on a bespoke bonded aluminum platform, offering supercar-level rigidity and reduced weight.
- It features a dual-motor powertrain with 650 kW of power and an 800 V electrical architecture.
- The interior incorporates sustainable materials, including natural fiber composites.
Cinematic Introduction
The film features acclaimed actor Alexander Skarsgård, who has been a Polestar 3 driver since 2024. Produced entirely by Polestar’s in-house creative team, the presentation provides an immersive look at the design and performance that define the brand’s flagship Grand Tourer. Set against a minimalist backdrop, the film offers a cinematic introduction to the all-new Polestar 5, inviting viewers to experience the future of electric performance.
Skarsgård guides viewers through the key features of the vehicle, which embodies Polestar’s performance vision. In the film, his character states, “Fantastic. Tomorrow’s not dead yet,” emphasizing that the future of automotive technology is already here with the Polestar 5.
Engineering and Sustainability
The Polestar 5 is built on the bespoke Polestar Performance Architecture (PPA) using bonded aluminum to provide supercar-level torsional rigidity, enhanced safety, and lighter weight compared to steel. Its chassis features class-leading engineering with a compact double wishbone front suspension and MagneRide adaptive dampers that read the road 1,000 times per second.
The vehicle’s performance is driven by dual motors, including an in-house developed rear unit, which together deliver 650 kW of power and 1,015 Nm of torque. This allows the Polestar 5 to accelerate from 0–100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds.
Sustainability is a core focus, with the Polestar 5 consisting of 83% aluminum from smelters that use renewable electricity and 13% recycled aluminum. The interior utilizes materials like Bcomp’s natural fiber composite with Polestar’s signature weave, which saves approximately 40% in weight and uses 50% less fossil-fuel-based materials than traditional plastic.
About Polestar
Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is the Swedish electric performance car brand focused on uncompromised design and innovation, with the ambition to accelerate the change towards a sustainable future. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, its cars are available in 28 markets globally across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Polestar has four models in its line-up: Polestar 2, Polestar 3, Polestar 4, and Polestar 5. Planned models include the Polestar 6 roadster and the Polestar 7 compact SUV. With its vehicles currently manufactured on two continents, North America and Asia, Polestar plans to diversify its manufacturing footprint further, with production of Polestar 7 planned in Europe.
Polestar has an unwavering commitment to sustainability and has set an ambitious roadmap to reach its climate targets: halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 per-vehicle-sold and become climate-neutral across its value chain by 2040. Polestar’s comprehensive sustainability strategy covers the four areas of Climate, Transparency, Circularity, and Inclusion.
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