Polestar 5 priced from $239,900 in New Zealand

Polestar's electric flagship has a New Zealand price: the Polestar 5 Dual motor Launch edition is listed at $239,900, with the Performance Launch edition at $269,900.

The figures appear in the New Zealand importer's configurator, placing $30,000 between the two all-wheel-drive grand tourers before optional extras. The configurator does not separately itemise on-road costs, so buyers should confirm the final drive-away figure with the retailer.

Both versions use two electric motors, but the more expensive car brings a substantial jump in output. Polestar's New Zealand specification page lists the Dual motor at 550kW and 812Nm, with a claimed 0 to 100km/h time of 3.9 seconds. Performance lifts those figures to 650kW and 1015Nm, with a claimed 3.2-second sprint. Polestar describes the technical data as preliminary.

Battery and charging

Both variants are listed with a 112kWh battery and 800-volt architecture. Polestar quotes a 10 to 80 per cent charge in 22 minutes using 350kW DC charging, subject to the charger and conditions. It also lists 11 hours for a full charge at 11kW AC. Real-world results will vary.

The Performance edition gets 21-inch wheels and MagneRide dampers, while the Dual motor has 20-inch Aero wheels and a passive chassis. Bowers & Wilkins audio is listed for the Performance, which also receives gold seatbelts and brake callipers.

A grand tourer with room for five

The cabin is arranged around four main seats, with a rear centre armrest that can be raised to provide an occasional fifth seat. Polestar lists 365 litres of rear luggage space and another 62 litres under the bonnet. The panoramic glass roof extends behind the rear occupants, and the design does without a conventional rear window.

Both launch editions include the Pilot and Climate packs and a head-up display with an infrared windscreen. The importer lists Magnesium paint and Charcoal MicroTech upholstery in the starting configuration. Other finishes and upholstery can add to the price, including a $10,000 Nappa leather upgrade.

Polestar has published the local prices, but the primary sources reviewed do not specify a New Zealand delivery date. Buyers should confirm timing, options and the final on-road total when ordering.