2026 Polestar 5
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Polestar 5 performance summary
The 2026 Polestar 5 makes 871 hp and 1015 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 3.2s, about 3.0s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 10.96s.
On Carspeed's data it is genuinely fast — quicker off the line than 93% of the cars in our database, with more power than 98% of them and a higher top speed than 68%. That works out to roughly 138 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Polestar 5 ranks against 1,472 cars
Polestar 5 vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar 5 | 871 | 3.2s | 250 km/h | 10.96s |
| Lotus Emeya R | 905 | 2.8s | 256 km/h | 10.41s |
| Lotus Eletre R | 905 | 3.0s | 265 km/h | 10.54s |
| Audi RS e-tron GT Performance | 912 | 2.5s | 250 km/h | 10.06s |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 53 | 751 | 3.4s | 250 km/h | 11.21s |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo | 750 | 2.9s | 260 km/h | 10.51s |
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Polestar 5 FAQ
What is the Polestar 5 0-60 mph time?
The Polestar 5 does 0-60 mph in about 3.0s, based on its 3.2s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Polestar 5?
The listed top speed is 155 mph, or 250 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Polestar 5 have?
The Polestar 5 is listed at 871 hp with 1015 Nm of torque.
What is the Polestar 5 quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Polestar 5 quarter-mile at 10.96s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Polestar 5?
Similar performance rivals include Lotus Emeya R, Lotus Eletre R, Audi RS e-tron GT Performance.