The Polestar 5 GT is available to order now and we finally have performance specs
Polestar officially launched its long-anticipated 5 GT in Munich today, opening orders for select markets while sharing the performance specs future customers can look forward to experiencing.
The journey to today’s official reveal of the Polestar 5 was years in the making, dating back to 2020. That’s when the EV brand unveiled its Precept Concept before confirming a year later that the four-door GT would be developed into a passenger model called the Polestar 5.
We’ve since seen plenty of images of the Polestar 5’s development, as well as a prototype debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2022. That prototype was followed by an updated variant at Goodwood a year later.
In the spring of 2024, we got an idea of the Polestar 5’s charging specs, as its development shared non-camouflaged images of its validation prototype #1 charging from 10% to 80% in just ten minutes. In the time since the initial debut of the Precept concept, we’ve seen Polestar launch several versions of the 2, plus market debuts of the Polestar 3 and 4 SUVs.
The Polestar 5 has always been next in line and was scheduled to hit the market this year, offering plenty of optimism about annual profits linked to the appeal of its newest model, poised to compete against noted EVs like the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan.
With that global launch closer than ever, the automaker has officially revealed the production version of the Polestar 5 alongside some excellent performance specs.
Polestar shares 5 specs ahead of global market launch
This evening, Polestar held an exclusive reveal event for the Polestar 5 GT in Munich, Germany, coinciding with IAA Mobility. While we’ve seen plenty of images of the Polestar 5 four-door Grand Tourer throughout its five-year development, this is the official reveal of the flagship production model, alongside confirmed performance specs. Per Poelstar CEO Michael Lohscheller:
Polestar 5 is bringing the future to our present. Our vision for Polestar’s design, technology, and sustainability direction is no longer a dream but a reality our customers can buy. With its pure Scandinavian design inside and out, unique platform, powerful motors, sophisticated chassis, cutting-edge technology, and consciously sustainable materials, the Polestar 5 is a guiding star for the industry and the perfect Polestar flagship.
As previously reported, the Polestar 5 will launch as the brand’s first BEV to operate on a new 800V platform, enabling faster charging up to 350 kW (DCFC). You’ll notice plenty of aerodynamics outside, from its light bar to rear vent and diffuser, plus retractable door handles. Per the automaker, those design specs contribute to a 0.24 Cd on the Polestar 5 Dual Motor.
The interior (see images above) features a sleek, minimalist design that Polestar is known for. It includes a 14.5-inch vertical center display complete with a Polestar-specific Android Automotive operating system with Google built-in.
Interestingly, Polestar outlined the components that make up the 5’s ADAS and SmartZone system specs, but as you’ll see in the table below, LiDAR is no longer mentioned. In February 2023, Polestar confirmed it would integrate Luminar LiDAR into the 5, but that is not the case. Per a spokesperson for Polestar who spoke with Electrek:
Currently there are no plans for LiDAR to be available for Polestar 5. Polestar 5 utilizes the same camera-based system as Polestar 4 from Mobileye. This has 11 vision cameras, one driver monitoring camera, 12 ultrasonic sensors and one midrange radar.
As promised, here’s a full breakdown of the Polestar 5 performance specs pertaining to two initial trims at launch:
| Polestar 5 Trim | Dual Motor | Performance |
| Batteries | 112 kWh 800-V lithium-ion, NMC battery 8 modules (192 cells) |
112 kWh 800-V lithium-ion, NMC battery 8 modules (192 cells) |
| Power | 550 kW (748 hp) | 650 kW (884 hp) |
| Torque | 812 Nm (599 lb-ft) | 1,015 Nm (749 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration (0-60 mph) | 3.8 seconds | 3.1 seconds |
| Charging Capacity (AC) | Up to 19 kW | Up to 19 kW |
| Charging Capacity (DC) | Up to 350 kW | Up to 350 kW |
| ADAS | SmartZone: 11 vision cameras 1 driver monitoring camera 1 mid-range radar 12 ultrasonic sensors |
SmartZone: 11 vision cameras 1 driver monitoring camera 1 mid-range radar 12 ultrasonic sensors |
| Starting MSRP* | 119,000 Euros ($139,750) | 142,900 Euros ($167,820) |
According to Polestar, the 5 is now available to order in select markets, including 24 of the 28 current regions in which it sells its BEVs. Per the Polestar website, the 5 GT will be delivered in 2026. Unfortunately for US customers, pricing and availability for North America will be “announced at a later date.” At least we have the Polestar 5 performance specs to whet our beaks!
Following today’s reveal event, the Polestar 5 can be seen on display at Polestar’s booth at the IAA Open Space at Ludwigstrasse, from September 9 through the 14th. Polestar’s CEO is also performing a keynote address at IAA on September 9, a call for EU policymakers to stick to their announced 2035 targets:
The EU’s 2035 target to end sales of new combustion cars was a turning point. It gave clarity to the industry, direction to investors and certainty to consumers. Weakening it now would send the opposite signal: that Europe can be talked out of its own commitments. That would not only harm the climate. It would harm Europe’s ability to compete.
We will follow up with more specs and pricing details of the Polestar 5 as we learn more about this global EV launch.
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Thanks to a clever, fully electric swing system and “boom up” power assist features, the big PC365-11 hybrid excavator from Komatsu promises better performance and serious fuel savings compared to conventional diesel machines.
Komatsu says its PC365-11 hybrid excavator uses a “boom-up” power assist feature that captures and stores kinetic energy during different operation cycles, then taps into that power to provide an extra energy boost when needed. The result is 15% more productivity and a 20% improvement in fuel efficiency when compared to non-hybrid excavators in ~40 ton class.
“The PC365LC-11 was engineered for excellence in multifunction applications by leveraging its innovative electric powertrain system to boost job site productivity while reducing fuel consumption,” says Matthew Moen, Komatsu’s product manager. “To highlight these performance enhancements, we’re emphasizing the concept of ‘multifunction plus’ as the defining feature of this machine.”
How it works
Komatsu’s hybrid system replaces the conventional hydraulic swing function with a fully electric swing motor that draws power from an ultracapacitor (as opposed to a battery) energy storage unit. As excavator slows or stops swinging, something like a regenerative braking system captures the kinetic energy that would normally be lost as heat and stores it in the capacitor. Once there, the stored energy can be quickly released to power the swing motor or assist the engine, delivering up to an extra 70 hp when needed to support heavy lifting or digging cycles.
And, thanks to Komatsu’s proprietary software, all of this energy capture and reuse happens automagically during normal work, without the need for external charging. The fuel savings happen because removing the hydraulic load from the ICE engine allows it to run at an ultra-low idle, while the productivity comes from the greater power and overall speed of the electric operations vs. conventional hydraulics.
Electrek’s Take
Trust me when I tell you that Komatsu didn’t wake up one day and decide to build a capacitor-based hybrid crane. One of their customers had the idea and came to them, promising orders. That’s what Komatsu does – from undersea remote control dozers to lunar mining rigs (above), if you bring Komatsu an order, they will absolutely find a way to fill it.
As for PC365-11 hybrid excavator, it’s packed with clever tech, overall – offering significant fuel, emissions, and TCO reductions without dramatically changing the operational logistics of an existing fleet’s operations. That’s all the sales pitch it needs.
SOURCE: Komatsu, via Equipment World.
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For serious fleet buyers, safety isn’t a “nice-to-have,” it’s an absolute must – and Kia’s new PV5 electric van meets that need with a positively stellar, five-star safety rating on the tough European NCAP safety test.
The new “do-it-all” Kia PV5 showed strong performance across a number of key safety categories, including Occupant Protection, Safety Assist/Crash Avoidance, and Post-Crash Safety. The PV5’s robust suite of standard ADAS technologies that includes AEB, Lane Support System, and Speed Assistance System also helped the new electric work van to deliver top marks in the NCAP’s “real world” test scenarios.
“The PV5 opens a new chapter in practical, electrified mobility, offering generous space and modular versatility for everyday use,” explains Sangdae Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of the (relatively) new PBV Business Division at Kia. “Achieving the top Euro NCAP five-star rating is clear validation of its safety performance and will serve as strong momentum as Kia expands its PBV lineup across Europe.”
The Euro NCAP tests highlighted the strong performance of a number of the PV5’s ADAS features, specifically calling out the following:
- Demonstrated strong responsiveness in vehicle-to-vehicle scenarios
- Provides additional protection for pedestrians behind the vehicle
- Avoided collisions in most pedestrian and cyclist test cases
The Kia PV5 slots into familiar territory for US buyers, landing roughly in the same size class as the Ford Transit Connect or Ram ProMaster City, with ~180 cubic feet of interior cargo space available, which is plenty to make it attractive for last-mile delivery and trade work in tight urban markets.
Globally, the PV5 is offered with a number of battery options, including a smaller 43.3 kWh Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) pack, as well as larger Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese (NCM) packs at 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh. The longest-range versions are good for about 250 miles of estimated range – more than enough for Kia to make a case for it as a practical, city-focused alternative to much larger (and pricier) electric vans.
Larger vans, by the way, that may not have that 5 star Euro NCAP rating.
Kia PV5
SOURCE | IMAGES: Kia; photo by Scooter Doll.
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