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Polestar 5 vs Porsche Taycan
Two saloon cars at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The Porsche Taycan is £1,300 cheaper than the Polestar 5 (£88,200 against £89,500).
- The Polestar 5 goes further: about 360 miles against 355 in typical real-world driving.
- The Porsche Taycan is more efficient (3.7 against 3.4 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Porsche Taycan has the bigger boot: 491 litres against 427.
Side by side
| Polestar 5 Dual Motor (4 seats) | Porsche Taycan Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £89,500 | £88,200 |
| Real-world range | 360 mi | 355 mi |
| Official WLTP range | – | 421 mi |
| Cold motorway range | – | 260 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.4 mi/kWh | 3.7 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 106 kWh | 97 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 350 kW | up to 322 kW |
| 10–80% charge | – | 16 min |
| AC charging | – | 11 kW |
| Boot | 427 L | 491 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,800 kg | – |
| Length | – | 4,963 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 3.9 s | 4.8 s |
| Heat pump | Available (check whether standard) | Standard |
| V2L | No | No |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | Check | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: Polestar 5 Dual Motor (4 seats) and Porsche Taycan Plus. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the Polestar 5 or the Porsche Taycan?
The Porsche Taycan is £1,300 cheaper than the Polestar 5 (£88,200 against £89,500).
Which has the longer range, the Polestar 5 or the Porsche Taycan?
The Polestar 5 goes further: about 360 miles against 355 in typical real-world driving.
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