Polestar and SK On signed a battery provide settlement for cell modules for the upcoming Polestar 5 electrical 4-door GT.
“Our relationship with SK On has been fruitful following our preliminary MOU and their funding in our model. Polestar 5 is creating at tempo and can function this high-capacity battery to supply the efficiency anticipated of our grand tourer,” mentioned Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath.
The Polestar 5 will use SK On’s excessive nickel battery cell modules consisting of ultra-long 56 cm cells with excessive vitality density. In response to Polestar, the South Korean battery producer’s 56 cm cells supply high-performing chemistry, quick charging, environment friendly discharging, and a “superior” driving vary.
“We’re delighted to collaborate with Polestar on its top-tier EV mannequin. We are going to solidify our partnership with Polestar and create new alternatives by means of this settlement,” famous SK On CEO Jee Dong-seob.
Throughout the Goodwood Pageant of Pace in June, Polestar offered its new Polestar 5 prototype. On the time, the corporate anticipated the Polestar 5 GT sedan to realize over 300 miles of vary from a 103 kWh battery. The Polestar 5 will compete with automobiles just like the Tesla Mannequin S and Porsche Taycan.
Earlier this 12 months, Polestar introduced that it’ll undertake Tesla NACS from 2025 to entry the Supercharger Community throughout america and Canada. The Polestar 5 GT’s anticipated launch is 2024, so it is perhaps outfitted with Tesla NACS.
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