Polestar 5 debuts with full emissions data and 884 hp performance
Polestar has released full emissions data for its newest model, the Polestar 5 sports sedan. The company continues to push for greater climate transparency in the car industry by publishing detailed lifecycle assessments for its entire lineup. This includes everything from material sourcing to production and eventual disposal.
The Polestar 5 combines high performance with lower environmental impact. Its 650 kW (884 hp) powertrain delivers a WLTP range of up to 678 kilometres (421 miles). Fast-charging capability allows the battery to go from 10% to 80% in just 22 minutes, thanks to an 800-volt architecture and 350-kW DC charging.
Sustainability plays a key role in the car's design. The interior features flax-based ampliTex™ and recycled materials like Econyl® carpets and textiles made from PET bottles. Aluminium in the body includes 13% recycled content, while 83% comes from smelters using renewable electricity. These choices cut emissions by over 14 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent per vehicle. Production also relies on renewable energy, further reducing the car's footprint. The total lifecycle emissions for the Polestar 5 amount to 28.5 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent, with 23.8 metric tons attributed to the 'cradle-to-gate' phase alone. Since 2020, only Volvo Cars and Polestar have published full lifecycle analyses for all their models, setting a benchmark for the industry.
Polestar's approach highlights the use of recycled materials, renewable energy, and transparent reporting. The Polestar 5's emissions data is now publicly available, alongside figures for the rest of the brand's current vehicles. This move reinforces the company's commitment to reducing environmental impact across its entire production process.
