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Polestar 5 vs Eletre R

Polestar · Lotus

1/4 Mile winner
Eletre R
Beats the Polestar 5 by 0.42s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Eletre R beats the Polestar 5 comfortably, finishing 0.42 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Eletre R thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
871 hp
905 hp
0–100 km/h
3.2s
2.95s
Top speed
250 km/h
265 km/h
Engine
Dual Motor
Dual Motor
Fuel
Electric
Electric
Torque
1015 Nm
985 Nm
Price
$120,000
$155,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Polestar 5
Eletre R
100 m
4.787s
4.620s
1/8 mile
7.162s
6.902s
1/4 mile
10.965s
10.542s
1 km
20.424s
19.541s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Polestar 5 is $120,000 vs $155,000 for the Eletre R — a $35,000 gap. Power: Eletre R makes 34 hp more (871 vs 905). 0–100 km/h: Eletre R is 0.25s quicker (3.2s vs 2.95s). Top speed: Eletre R runs to 265 km/h, 15 km/h higher than Polestar 5.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Polestar 5 or the Eletre R?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Eletre R is faster, beating the Polestar 5 by 0.42 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Polestar 5 vs the Eletre R?

The Polestar 5 hits 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, while the Eletre R does it in 2.95 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Polestar 5 produces 871 hp; the Eletre R produces 905 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Polestar 5 tops out at 250 km/h, and the Eletre R reaches 265 km/h.

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