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Polestar 5 vs Volvo ES90
YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON
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Selected trimDual motorChange trim421 mi · 112 kWh · £89,500
Selected trimSingle Motor Extended RangeChange trim409 mi · 92 kWh · £67,560
At a glance
In this comparison, Polestar 5 stays competitive across the board, while the Volvo ES90 leads on value for money, family practicality and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Volvo ES90 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Volvo ES90 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueVolvo
Polestar
4.7
Volvo
5.2
Motorway Range
Polestar
5.6
Volvo
5.7
Too close to call
FamilyVolvo
Polestar
2.2
Volvo
3.5
Charging
Polestar
7.4
Volvo
7.4
Too close to call
Cost Per MileVolvo
Polestar
2.1
Volvo
4.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Volvo ES90
Single Motor Extended Range
- £21,940 cheaper
- 59 litres more boot space
- 20 Wh/km more efficient
- 0.3 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Polestar 5Dual motor | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £89,500 | £67,560 (better) |
| Official range | 421 miles (better) | 409 miles |
| Boot space | 365 L | 424 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 22 min | 22 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec (better) | 6.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Polestar 5
Volvo ES90
Length
Polestar 55,087mm
Volvo ES905,000mm-87mm
Width
Polestar 52,015mm
Volvo ES901,942mm-73mm
Height
Polestar 51,425mm-124mm
Volvo ES901,549mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Polestar 5Dual motor | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,087 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 2,015 mm | 1,942 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,063 mm (better) | 2,120 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,549 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | 12 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 385 mm spare | 458 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Polestar 5Dual motor | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 899 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 365 L | 424 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1128 L | 1427 L (better) |
| Frunk | 62 L (better) | 27 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,800 kg (better) | 1,600 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Polestar 5
- A 62 L frunk, one of 23 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 62 L or more.
- Peak DC charging of 350 kW, faster than 85% of saloon EVs in our catalogue.
- At 5,087 mm, longer than 85% of saloon EVs we track.
Volvo ES90
- Peak DC charging of 350 kW, faster than 85% of saloon EVs in our catalogue.
- At 5,000 mm, longer than 80% of saloon EVs we track.
- 3,102 mm wheelbase, longer than 90% of saloon EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Polestar 5 Dual motor |  Volvo ES90 Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.09m | 5.00m-87mm |
| Width | 2.02m | 1.94m-73mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | 2.12m+57mm |
| Height | 1.43m | 1.55m+124mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.05m | 3.10m+48mm |
| Ground Clearance | 149mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 365L | 424L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1128L | 1427L (better) |
| Frunk | 62L (better) | 27L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 899mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.33m | 12m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,481kg | 2,410kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 1,800kg (better) | 1,600kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 112kWh (better) | 92kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 421 mi (better) | 409 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 350kW | 350kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £89,500 | £67,560 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Saloon |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
* Polestar 5: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
* Volvo ES90: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Polestar 5Dual motor | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 421 miles (better) | 409 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 309 miles (better) | 286 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 22 min | 22 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 350 kW | 350 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 178 Wh/km | 158 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 112 kWh (better) | 92 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Polestar 5Dual motor | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec (better) | 6.6 sec |
| Power | 550 kW (better) | 245 kW |
| Torque | 813 Nm (better) | 480 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Polestar 5
Dual motor
Volvo ES90
Single Motor Extended Range
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Polestar 5
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Polestar 5 Dual motor
Polestar 5 Dual motor
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - Volvo ES90 Single Motor Extended Range
Volvo ES90 Single Motor Extended Range
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
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| Measure | Polestar 5Dual motor | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
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Polestar 5
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Polestar 5 worth the extra £21,940 over the Volvo ES90?
The Polestar 5 costs £21,940 more than the Volvo ES90. For that premium it adds 305 kW more power. The Volvo ES90 is not just cheaper - it also offers 59 litres more boot space and lower energy use, 158 versus 178 Wh/km. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Volvo ES90 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Polestar 5 or the Volvo ES90?
The Volvo ES90 is £21,940 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Volvo ES90 comes out roughly £22,020 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Polestar 5 and Volvo ES90 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 309 miles for the Polestar 5 and 286 miles for the Volvo ES90 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Polestar 5 goes roughly 23 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 22-22 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Polestar 5 or the Volvo ES90?
The Volvo ES90 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 73 mm narrower than the Polestar 5. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 458 mm of total clearance for the Volvo ES90 and about 385 mm of total clearance for the Polestar 5. The Volvo ES90 also turns in a 0.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Polestar 5 or the Volvo ES90?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Polestar 5 and 84% for the Volvo ES90. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
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