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Polestar 5 vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (884 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (101,700 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 5 or Lotus Emeya?

Polestar 5 vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Polestar 5

  • barely more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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Lotus Emeya

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lotus Emeya is very slightly cheaper – starting at 92,600 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,095 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 5 is barely more efficient: consuming 17.6 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 5 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 670 km, about 90 km more than the Lotus Emeya.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers marginally more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 884 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Polestar 5 takes 3.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers marginally more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Lotus Emeya offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 5 is only slightly lighter – 2,462 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is slightly ahead 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.

from £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
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Length
5,139 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
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Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Polestar 5?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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