5 Performance

The Polestar 5 Performance is a 4-seat saloon with all-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £104,900. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds, quicker than 94% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 329 miles (530 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 89% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 23rd of 48 saloons.

It uses around 3.1 mi/kWh (200 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 106 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 210 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 396 miles (637 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £319 per mile of real-world range, higher than the median for saloons (£245 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2025 example is estimated at £59,800–£68,200, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2025 car should still manage about 322 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.