Australian electric car profile

Polestar
5 Dual Motor Launch Edition

Buyers wanting the longer-range Polestar 5 grand tourer.

Our opinion · cited factsSedanSpecifications checked 12 November 2026

Polestar 5From $186,788

Polestar's NSW private cash configurator drive-away reference before any promotional contribution. Confirm your postcode, options and quote. Price source

Polestar 5 shown at Auto Zürich. Australian Launch Edition equipment may differ. Photo by Alexander Migl, resized and served under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Facts and labelled estimates

Everyday capability.

Brand owner: Geely-linked shareholders
Model year: 2026
Australian availability: Australian Launch Edition configurator is open. Confirm delivery timing and stock for your grade.
Body / seats: Sedan · 5 seats
Price from: $186,788 — Polestar's NSW private cash configurator drive-away reference before any promotional contribution. Confirm your postcode, options and quote.
Official range: 678 km WLTP
Practical planning range: 535 km - Conservative planning estimate from Polestar's published WLTP target. Final certified and real-world range may differ.
Battery: 112 kWh
DC charging: Up to 350 kW; 10–80% in about 22 minutes
AC charging: 11 kW max
Rear cargo / frunk: 365 L / 62 L
Width / length: 1979 / 5087 mm
ISOFIX positions: 2
Three child seats across: Not yet verified
Independent Australian tested range: Not available for this variant
Braked towing: 1,800 kg
V2L: Unknown
Heat pump: Unknown / variant dependent
Phone projection: CarPlay unverified · Android Auto unverified
Vehicle warranty: 5 years / unlimited km, subject to Australian terms
Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km, with a 70% capacity threshold under Australian terms
Service footprint: growing
Parts wait-time evidence: Insufficient verified Australian data

Home-charging reality

What the kW number means overnight.

Standard power point · 10 hours: About 99 km added
7 kW single-phase · 10–80%: About 12.4 hours
11 kW three-phase wallbox · 10–80%: About 7.9 hours
DC fast charge · 10–80%: About 22 minutes claimed
AC cable included: Confirm with the seller for this exact variant
Home charger allowance: Plan roughly $1,500–$3,000 installed, then obtain a site-specific quote

These are planning estimates using a 10-hour overnight window and charging losses. Switchboard work, cable length, phase supply and controlled-load arrangements can change installation cost.

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Our opinion

The practical view.

“Shortlist it for the way it fits your household, not for a headline acceleration or range number.”

Why it belongs on a shortlist

678 km published WLTP target
350 kW peak DC charging
62 L frunk

Conservative planning estimate from Polestar's published WLTP target. Final certified and real-world range may differ.

Problems, recalls and evidence

What might annoy you.

5,087 mm length
The centre rear seat folds out from behind the armrest
Check Launch Edition delivery timing and exact Australian safety rating

Long-term faults and parts waiting timesinsufficient data

Affected vehicles: Australian-delivered vehicles; exact variant and model-year coverage is not established
Severity: information
Australian relevance: Insufficient verified Australian data
Status: No model-level conclusion drawn
Owner action: Check the VIN with the manufacturer and the Australian Government recalls database before purchase
Last verified: 2026-11-12

Open evidence source ↗

Absence of a listed issue is not a reliability claim. Official recalls, manufacturer campaigns, repeated reports, isolated reports and editorial observations are never blended into a fake failure rate.

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Safety and warranty fine print

More than a five-star headline.

ANCAP evidence

Rating: Not verified for this exact Australian variant
Test year / expiry: Unknown / Unknown

ANCAP result and protocol year have not yet been verified for this exact Australian variant.

Warranty details to confirm

Vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km, subject to Australian terms
High-voltage battery: 8 years / 160,000 km, with a 70% capacity threshold under Australian terms
Minimum capacity: Not reliably verified for this exact Australian variant
12-volt battery: Confirm whether separate coverage or exclusions apply
Infotainment: Confirm whether separate coverage or exclusions apply
Paint / corrosion: Confirm the current paint-perforation and corrosion terms
Roadside assistance: Confirm duration and servicing conditions
Servicing: Follow the Australian warranty and service schedule for the exact variant
Capped-price servicing: Not reliably verified

Warranty terms can differ by component, use and servicing history. Read the current Australian warranty booklet before ordering.

TechManPat practical fit

Not tested - yet.

Catalogue research is not a physical family-living test, so this vehicle does not receive a TechManPat Tested badge.

The future test covers a rear-facing child seat, pram and shopping, dog crate, boot opening, rear doors, adult rear comfort, easy entry, parking, visibility, controls and real-world efficiency.

Australian owner experience

What do owners actually live with?

Owner aggregates are loading. One report never becomes a model-level reliability conclusion.

Current price and availability

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Specifications last checked: 12 November 2026
Price last checked: 12 November 2026
Australian availability last checked: 12 November 2026

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