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Polestar 5 outlines 800 volt platform for electric grand tourers

The reddit-electricvehicles discussion covers Polestar plans for battery capacity and power delivery in the upcoming Polestar 5 model aimed at grand touring use.

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The reddit-electricvehicles post links to a Polestar 5 video that presents Polestar development targets for an electric grand tourer. The material focuses on an 800 volt architecture and battery sizing.

Battery and range details

Polestar lists dual motor output near 870 horsepower with a claimed 600 mile range on the larger pack per the Polestar 5 technical overview. These figures remain subject to final validation through standard test cycles.

Chassis and production timeline

The material notes bonded aluminum construction and rear wheel steering. Polestar production plans target 2025 for initial customer deliveries in Europe and China.

AutonomyEV's Take

The video summarizes engineering choices already described in Polestar materials. Fleet operators and buyers can monitor upcoming test results for confirmed range and charging performance before final decisions.

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