Inside Polestar 5: Bonded Aluminum, 800-Volt Power, Real GT Comfort

Polestar just gave the world a closer look at its flagship four-door performance Grand Tourer, the Polestar 5, and it feels like a confident step into the brand’s future. Actor Alexander Skarsgård leads the walkaround film with a calm, grounded presence that fits the car’s minimalist aesthetic. He has been driving a Polestar 3 since 2024, so it does not feel like a borrowed script; it feels like someone who understands the brand’s rhythm introducing the next statement piece.

What makes the Polestar 5 compelling is how it turns the promise of the Precept concept into a production reality without losing the idea behind it: clean design, clever engineering, and meaningful sustainability. The body is built on the bespoke Polestar Performance Architecture using bonded aluminum. That approach brings supercar-level torsional rigidity, improved safety, and lower mass than steel, which shows up both in the way the car should feel over imperfect roads and in the way it manages power.

Speaking of power, this Grand Tourer uses dual motors with an in-house developed rear unit. Total output is cited at 650 kilowatts and 1,015 Newton meters, sent through an 800-volt electrical architecture for rapid energy transfer and high-speed charging capability. Polestar quotes 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 3.2 seconds. Numbers like that suggest big drama, but the chassis tuning aims for precision rather than spectacle: a compact double wishbone front suspension paired with MagneRide adaptive dampers that read the road 1,000 times per second. It is the kind of hardware that lets you relax and trust the car to stay composed while you focus on the line ahead.

Sustainability is not an afterthought. Polestar says 83% of the aluminum comes from smelters powered by renewable electricity, with another 13% sourced from recycled aluminum. Inside, you will find materials like Bcomp’s natural fiber composite with Polestar’s signature weave. Besides looking modern, it trims roughly 40% of weight versus comparable plastic parts and uses 50% fewer fossil fuel-based materials. The point is not to compromise; the point is to make better feel better.

The film mirrors that attitude. It is produced in-house, shot with restraint, and leaves space for the details to breathe: tight shut lines, a confident stance, and a cabin that feels like a studio for long-distance driving rather than a theater of distractions. When Skarsgård says, “Fantastic. Tomorrow’s not dead yet,” it lands because the car behind him looks like the answer to a question enthusiasts and early adopters have been asking for years: can performance, range, and responsibility share the same road without shouting about it?

If you are into design that earns a second look, technology that makes sense, and performance that does not need to scream to be quick, this one is worth your attention.