FIRST DRIVE: Polestar 5 - Is the Swedish Super-Saloon better than they claim?

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We’ve waited years for this one — the Polestar 5. And guess what? We’ve not only seen it, we’ve DRIVEN IT. This is the new flagship for Polestar, an 874 horsepower electric GT that promises serious performance, proper range, and next-level tech. And it delivers.

In this video, Nicola walks you through everything — from the sustainable new design, to the massive 106kWh battery, clever SmartZone front end, minimalist Google-powered interior, and even a surprise tow rating. Oh, and did we mention 0–60 in under 3 seconds?

With the Polestar 6 convertible already confirmed to share the same platform, this is just the start of something exciting.

Let us know in the comments — would you take this over a Porsche Taycan?

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0:00 – We Actually Drove It!
0:21 – Meet the New Polestar 5 Flagship
1:00 – Front Design, SmartZone & Signature Lights
1:45 – Low, Sleek, Sustainable Exterior Styling
2:32 – No Rear Window – Problem?
3:20 – Taycan vs Polestar 5: Design Opinions
3:51 – Used EV Deals on Electrifying.com
4:02 – Battery & Range Breakdown
4:18 – Charging Speed: 100 Miles in 10 Minutes
4:34 – Rear Seats: Massage, Ventilation & Comfort
5:01 – Sustainable Interior Details You’ll Miss at First
5:47 – Eco-Friendly Materials, Lower Weight
6:12 – No Greenwashing Here – Real Sustainability
6:39 – 25% Recycled Fishnets, If You’re Counting
6:36 – Let’s Drive It: Real Track Time Impressions
7:06 – WLTP Range vs Real-World Throttle Abuse
7:31 – 0–60 Time: Faster Than Claimed?
7:56 – MagneRide Magic: How It Reads the Road
8:35 – Genuinely Fun to Drive – Like, Really
9:13 – Final Driving Thoughts – It Just Grips and Goes
9:23 – Recaro Seats, 12-Way Adjustable, All the Toys
9:47 – Infotainment: Simple, Smart, Google-Based
10:29 – Minimalism Done Right (With Storage!)
10:51 – Oh Yes… It Can Tow Too (1,800 kg!)
11:05 – Porsche Taycan or Polestar 5? You Decide
11:21 – Polestar 6 Incoming – Convertible Coupe Dreams
11:40 – Subscribe for More First Drives Like This