Used Polestar 5 for sale in Europe

About the Polestar 5

The Polestar 5 is a four-door electric grand tourer from Polestar, the Swedish-founded performance brand linked to Volvo and Geely. It sits at the top of the Polestar range and follows the design direction of the Precept concept car. It is a fastback saloon-style car aimed at drivers who want long-distance comfort and strong performance.

It is sold as a fully electric car with a large battery and a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive layout. The body is built on a bonded aluminium platform, and the electrical system uses a high-voltage 800-volt architecture. There is one body style and no petrol or diesel version.

The model is new, so used examples in our listings are very recent and come from the 2026 model year. Buyers comparing them are mostly looking at near-new cars. Differences between listings usually come from trim, options, mileage and the country of sale.

Generations

• First generation (2026-present) — A four-door electric grand tourer with a 112 kWh battery, as seen in our listings so far.

Typical prices

All Polestar 5 listings we hold are from the 2026 model year, so there is no spread across older years yet. The median asking price across listings is €143,500. The middle half of listings sits between €133,800 and €149,900. Within that range, asking prices tend to follow mileage, trim, options and whether the car is being sold with remaining manufacturer cover. Prices can also differ between countries. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Polestar 5

Treat a used Polestar 5 as a near-new car and ask for full paperwork. Inspect it in daylight, test every charging method, and compare the seller's documents with the car itself.

• Software and open recalls

  Ask which software version is installed and whether all updates and recall actions have been carried out. Ask the seller for dealer records. Test the screen, driver assistance features and app connection, since many functions on this car rely on software.

• Battery health report

  Ask for a battery state of health (SoH) report from an authorised service centre or an independent tester. On a car this new, SoH should be high. A report still confirms how the car was charged and used, and it gives you a baseline for later.

• Charging port and cables

  Check the charging flap, the port pins and the supplied cables for damage or wear. Try both AC and DC charging if you can. Note any error messages, slow starts or interrupted sessions, and ask the seller about their usual charging habits.

• Body and repair history

  The body uses bonded aluminium construction, which needs specialist repair methods. Ask whether the car has ever been in an accident. Look for uneven panel gaps, paint differences and repair invoices, and have a trained body shop confirm any doubts.

• Tyres, brakes and wheels

  This is a heavy, powerful car, so check tyre wear across the full width and look for uneven wear that could suggest alignment problems. Inspect large alloy wheels for kerb damage. Check the brake discs for rust or scoring, which can appear if the car has been used lightly.

• Warranty and service record

  Ask what manufacturer cover remains and whether it carries over to a new owner in the selling country. Check that scheduled services were done. Confirm the VIN matches the documents, and check that all keys and cards are included.

Battery, charging and heat pump

Battery and state of health

Our listings show a 112 kWh battery. Check the exact capacity on the spec sheet, as the figure can be quoted as gross or usable. Battery state of health (SoH) shows how much capacity remains compared with new. Ask for a dated SoH report from an authorised service centre or a recognised test, and compare it with the displayed range and the car's mileage.

Charging

The car supports AC charging for home and public points, and DC fast charging for longer trips. Its 800-volt architecture is designed for high charging power, but real speeds depend on the charger, the battery temperature and the charge level. Inspect the charging port for damage, check the cables supplied, and try a charge on each type if possible.

Heat pump

Whether a heat pump was standard or optional on this car is something to confirm on the specification sheet or with a Polestar centre using the VIN. It matters in winter because a heat pump heats the cabin more efficiently than resistive heating, which can help limit the loss of range in cold weather.

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