--- title: "Polestar 5 EV’s Sleek Design Revealed in Patent Images" description: "The upcoming Polestar 5—which greatly resembles the Precept—will ride on a new, dedicated EV platform instead of an existing Volvo unit." date: "2022-06-06" modified: "2022-06-06" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/polestar-5-evs-sleek-design-revealed-in-patent-images" categories: - "Car Tech" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Patents" - "Polestar News" tags: - "Polestar" --- # Polestar 5 EV’s Sleek Design Revealed in Patent Images ![]() Polestar teased a new fastback-like sedan based on the [Precept Concept]() back in November 2021. The footage showed teased background photos of what looked to be a production-ready[ Polestar 5](). Though it was unclear at the time whether that was just an early concept or an actual hint at the real production car, now we know the latter is true, based on leaked patent photos that show off a design that's almost identical to the Precept. These patent images were filed with the[ European Union Intellectual Property Office ]()and they clearly show a production-ready Polestar 5. The car in the drawings has normal side mirrors, rather than the concept's little winglet cameras, usable door handles, and more functional-looking headlights that turn concepts into fully fledged road cars. Most design elements, however, seem as if they'll be carried straight from the concept to the road car. Its taillights are identical, the C-pillar kink looks the same (and oddly like a Honda Accord's), and the wheels are seemingly carryover from the concept as well. ![]() One of the reasons why the Polestar 5 looks so different from its Polestar 2 sibling, despite both being sedans, is that the Polestar 5 is based on an entirely new, dedicated electric architecture. Previous Polestar models were built on preexisting Volvo platforms, which is what caused their unusual proportions. The Polestar 5's new bonded aluminum platform will be both lighter and more rigid than the outgoing Volvo platforms. While final official specs haven't yet been released, it's said that the Polestar 5 could make upwards of 872 horsepower from dual, in-house P10 electric motors. It will also get the same 800-volt technology and bi-directional charging as the upcoming Polestar 3 crossover. The Polestar 5 won't debut until 2023 and, when it does, it will be a high-performance four-door GT, similar to the Audi e-tron GT and Porsche Taycan. Thankfully, like those cars, the 5 will look very much like its concept. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()