Polestar has published full carbon footprint data for the Polestar 5, making it the latest model in the brand's range to receive a public 'Life Cycle Assessment'.
The company says the Polestar 5 has a cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of 23.8 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent. That figure covers emissions from raw material extraction, production and delivery to the customer. Polestar says it has now published this data for every car in its current line-up.
The company maintains that material sourcing is central to the Polestar 5's low carbon footprint. Polestar says aluminium is one of the most carbon-intensive parts of vehicle production, so it changed how it sources that material for the Polestar 5.
According to the firm, 13 per cent of the aluminium used in the car is recycled, and 83 per cent comes from smelters powered by renewable electricity. Polestar says that cuts more than 14 tCO₂e per car compared with conventional aluminium sourcing.
The company also says renewable electricity is used at facilities producing the Polestar 5, as well as for battery cell modules and other key battery materials. Inside the car, Polestar uses flax-based natural fibre composites, recycled PET textiles and carpets made from discarded fishing nets.
Buyers choosing leather can opt for Bridge of Weir Nappa leather, which Polestar describes as chrome-free and a natural by-product of the food industry.
The Polestar 5 is available to order in Ireland now, starting at €130,700.