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GWM WEY 05 vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Polestar 5?

GWM WEY 05 vs Polestar 5: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Polestar 5

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

WEY 05

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

GWM WEY 05 is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,315 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 670 km, about 512 km more than the GWM WEY 05.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 5 offers clearly more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 408 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the GWM WEY 05 takes 5 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers somewhat more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 847 Nm. That’s about 168 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: GWM WEY 05 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, GWM WEY 05 is only slightly lighter – 2,410 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Polestar 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 565 - 670 km
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GWM WEY 05

The Wey 05 punches above its weight with striking coupe-SUV styling and an interior that feels far posher than its price tag suggests. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech and cabin comfort without the prestige tax, it’s a tempting proposition — just be ready for plenty of curious glances on the road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
847 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
GWM
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the GWM WEY 05?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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