I finally drove the Polestar 5 and I was SHOCKED!

The new Polestar 5 is finally here and Nicola has been among the first to drive it on proper roads, including the final leg of Polestar’s epic Sweden-to-Sahara road trip through southern Spain and Gibraltar. This sleek new electric GT is aimed straight at the Porsche Taycan, Lotus Emeya and Mercedes EQS, bringing up to 884hp, a claimed 421 miles of range and ultra-fast 350kW charging. But is it actually good enough to tempt buyers away from Porsche? In this video, Nicola finds out what the Polestar 5 is really like to drive, whether the clever MagneRide suspension lives up to the hype, and if the Performance version is worth the extra cash. There’s also a closer look at the dramatic exterior design, the minimalist Scandinavian interior, the controversial missing rear window and the surprisingly compact boot. The Polestar 5 sits on a completely bespoke platform engineered with help from former Aston Martin and Lotus experts, and it promises supercar pace with long-distance comfort. But with the electric Jaguar looming on the horizon, should you buy this now, stick with a Taycan, or wait to see what Jag delivers? Watch to the end for Nicola’s full verdict, and let us know in the comments whether you’d choose the Polestar 5 over its rivals. #Volkswagen #GTI #IDPoloGTI #ElectricGTI #HotHatch #VWGTI #ElectricCars #CarReview #Walkaround 🎥 Subscribe to Electrifying YouTube: https://electrifyingcom.short.gy/KK1pbX 🎧 Electrifying Podcast: https://electrifyingcom.short.gy/Pogjfb ✉️Electrifying.com Newsletter: https://www.electrifying.com/newsletter Follow Electrifying.com ⬇️ INSTAGRAM:   / electrifyingcom   FACEBOOK:   / electrifyingcom   X:   / electrifyingcom   TIKTOK:   / electrifyingcom   ——————————————————————————————- Check back for the latest new car reviews on everything electric ✅ the latest car reviews ✅ car advice and explainers ✅ used and new car guides ✅ head-to-heads WANT MORE ELECTRIFYING.COM? We upload new videos twice a week. Don't miss one by subscribing now: https://bit.ly/3U9z1RE Want to be the first to see our videos? Enable notifications. Visit our website at https://www.electrifying.com/ SIgn up to our weekly newsletter https://bit.ly/3Ud6zyw MORE ABOUT ELECTRIFYING.COM Electrifying.com is the #1 destination for electric car reviews, explainers and guides. Founded by Ginny Buckley, we bring you the latest updates on EVs and in-depth reviews of the hottest new models. Whether you’re switching to electric or just curious, our plain-English guides and expert advice make it easy to navigate the world of electric cars. Stay informed, make confident decisions, and join the electric revolution with Electrifying.com! #ElectricCars #EVReviews #SwitchToElectric #GinnyBuckley #NicolaHume #nickishields 00:00 – Polestar 5 Road Trip Begins 00:14 – The Sweden-to-Sahara Adventure Explained 00:35 – Leaving Málaga: Nicola & Manos Hit the Road 01:03 – A Bespoke EV Platform Unlike Any Other Polestar 01:52 – 421 Miles of Range & 748hp First Impressions 02:20 – Overtaking Power & Driving Dynamics 03:00 – Sportier Than a Polestar 4? 03:40 – 800V Charging & The 350kW Advantage 04:13 – Meet the Polestar 5: Specs, Battery & Performance 04:45 – Design Highlights & Exterior Walkaround 05:31 – No Rear Window? Living With Polestar’s Bold Design 06:03 – Rear Seat Luxury & Sustainable Materials 07:12 – Massage Seats, Touchscreen Controls & Rear Comfort 07:50 – Day One Results: Efficiency & Real-World Range 08:23 – Day Two: Switching to the Performance Version 08:51 – Interior Tech, Google Integration & Daily Usability 10:57 – Learning to Live Without a Rear Window 11:17 – Sustainable Leather & Animal Welfare Discussion 11:43 – 884hp Performance Model: Brutally Fast Acceleration 12:17 – Range, Efficiency & Honest EV Predictions 13:11 – Bowers & Wilkins Audio System Review 13:54 – Why the Polestar 5 Performance Stands Out 14:15 – MagnaRide Dampers Explained 15:12 – Regenerative Braking, One-Pedal Driving & Controls 15:40 – The Silence of a True Electric GT 16:13 – Arriving in Gibraltar After 6 Hours on the Road 17:06 – Looking Across to Africa & The Next Leg of the Journey 17:24 – Pricing Revealed: Dual Motor vs Performance 18:01 – Is the Performance Version Worth the Extra Money?