Audi Sq6 E-Tron vs Polestar 5
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Audi Sq6 E-Tron

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2025 price

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Polestar 5

$171,100 - $193,100

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Summary

2025 Audi Sq6 E-Tron

2026 Polestar 5

By Emily Agar

By Jack Quick

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Electric range

598 km

Electric range

670 km

Energy consumption

18.5 kWh/100km

17.6 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

94.90 kWh

112.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Gorgeous design inside and out
Powerful and dynamic on-road handling
Quick charging and long drive range

Breath-taking exterior design
Plenty of power
Beautifully balanced between sport and comfort

Dislikes

Not super fun for an S badge
A couple of tech gremlins
Significant price jump from other grades

Screen-heavy minimalism isn’t practical while driving
Too much glossy piano black
Big turning circle

2025 Audi Sq6 E-Tron Summary

Sharing the same Volkswagen Group PPE platform as its main rival, the Porsche Macan 4S, the newly launched Audi SQ6 e-tron has promised both efficiency and performance.

Is it a combination that can be achieved in real life? My family of three have been testing it out this week to find out for you.

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2026 Polestar 5 Summary

It’s finally here.

The Polestar 5 electric grand tourer (GT) has officially launched in Australia six years after the original Precept concept was revealed.

Thankfully many of the concept’s design cues have carried over to the production model and it continues Polestar’s history of offering GT cars - its first was the limited-production Polestar 1 which was only sold in left-hand-drive markets.

Like all current Polestars, the Polestar 5 is all-electric and competes against the likes of the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT.

We’ve already driven the Polestar 5 overseas, but this is the first time we’re experiencing it on local soil. Read on to see how it fares.

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Deep dive comparison

2025 Audi Sq6 E-Tron 2026 Polestar 5

Verdict

When it comes to a performance electric SUV, the Audi SQ6 e-tron is a fine example and showcases a masterclass in design. It drives and handles beautifully, even if it’s not as fun as I expected.

The technology looks amazing and I'm sure the little bumps we experienced will be ironed out with a software update.

The SQ6 will suit a smaller family best but the decent driving range and fast charging capabilities means regional families might like it too.

Verdict

The Polestar 5 is utterly gorgeous. It's essentially a concept car come to life.

It perfectly balances sportiness and comfort, like a GT should, though the screen-heavy minimalism might not be everyone’s cup of tea.

If you’re after something faster and with more physical switchgear, there’s the Porsche Taycan, but it’s considerably more expensive.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

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Audi Sq6 E-Tron vs Polestar 5
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