Polestar will add to its lineup over the next few years, culminating in the Polestar 5. It won’t arrive until 2024, following the Polestar 3 which debuted this October, and the Polestar 4 to follow in 2023. Polestar has previewed the EV both as a concept and in form. production, but a new filing with the European Union Intellectual Property Office gives a clearer look at the design.
The Polestar teased the 5 late last year, indirectly revealing many of its designs. However, the new patent images clearly show how close the production version is to the concept. They are very similar, with the production model receiving some adjustments to make it legal and easier to produce on a large scale.
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It’s commendable that the designers were able to keep the two close. The overall shape is identical to the Polestar Precept concept, with a slight stylistic change being the main differentiator. For one, the Polestar 5 seems to ride higher on its suspension. Another subtle difference is at the back. The diffuser retains the same shape as the one in the concept, but is slightly simpler. The production Polestar also sported a proper third brake light, and the trunk/liftback had a different and more accommodating shape.
One of the most notable changes between the two is the doors, with the production version getting a traditional rear and a proper B-pillar. The Polestar 5 also retains the thin-bladed taillights of the concept that stretches and bookends the rear. Even the wheels look unchanged. One issue with the vehicle may be the visibility of the prize, as the picture shows a lot of sheet metal on the back.
Details are scarce about the model’s powertrain, and Polestar doesn’t want to divulge much yet. We haven’t seen the interior either, and the car is still two years away from arriving. When it goes on sale, it will be a direct competitor to cars like the Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S, and Audi E-Tron GT, although we expect there will be others by the time the Polestar 5 goes on sale.
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