Swedish automaker Polestar announced the successful signing of a battery cell modules supply deal for the new Polestar 5 electric 4-door GT with South Korea’s SK On.
“Our relationship with SK On has been fruitful following our initial MOU and their investment in our brand. Polestar 5 is developing at pace and will feature this high-capacity battery to provide the performance expected of our grand tourer.”
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath
Partnership details
According to the press release, Polestar tapped SK On for its innovative ultra-long 56 cm battery cells with the following benefits:
- High energy density
- Fast charging
- Efficient discharging
- Extended driving range
“We are delighted to collaborate with Polestar on its top-tier EV model. We will solidify our partnership with Polestar and create new opportunities through this agreement.”
Jee Dong-seob, CEO of SK On
SK On will start supplying the battery modules to Polestar in 2025, which enables “superb safety credentials by successfully passing stringent conditions in Thermal Propagation (TP) tests.”
Unfortunately, the companies have not yet disclosed the battery cells’ diameter and other form factors.
What’s currently known about the Polestar 5?
The Polestar 5 is set to become the brand’s new flagship model, Electrive noted. It is a luxury four-door Grand Tourer that generates a maximum power of 650 kW and 900 Nm of torque.
Some reports suggest that SK On’s battery cells can increase the Polestar 5’s driving range to 373 miles.
Polestar currently develops the model’s underpinning in England using bonded aluminum to reduce overall weight.
Polestar aims to commence the production of the Polestar 5 EV as early as 2025. It marks the Polestar Precept concept car’s advancement, which you can check in a YouTube series, “From Concept to Car.”
Notably, the Polestar 5 is part of the company’s strategy to offer a total of five performance electric vehicles in its portfolio by 2026.
