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IM L6 (智己L6) vs Polestar 5

The Polestar 5 leads on 10–80% charge and 0⁠–⁠62 mph.

Hatchback

L6 Max · name as listed in Chinese

China · checked Oct 21, 2026 · immotors.com

71/100#91 of 281 · Everyday
Polestar 5

Sedan

Polestar 5 Performance

1 of 4 versions

checked Sep 16, 2026 · polestar.com

71/100#87 of 281 · Everyday

Who's ahead - and by how much?

L6 (智己L6)IM L6 (智己L6)Polestar 5Polestar 5
  • Range
    CLTC
    346 miWLTP

    Different test cycles - not compared.

  • 10–80% chargelower is better
    22 min - best on this row
    4 min faster· 14%
  • 0⁠–⁠62 mphlower is better
    3.2 s - best on this row
    2.4 s quicker· 43%
  • Cargo space
    - best on this row
    12.9 cu ft
    +3.2 cu ft· 25%
  • Top speed
    155 mph - best on this row
    +31 mph· 25%
  • Torque
    749 lb-ft - best on this row
    +417 lb-ft· 126%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecIM L6 (智己L6)Polestar 5
Range and efficiency
Range (WLTP)no data346 mi
Range (CLTC)no data
Efficiency lower is betterno data34.1 kWh/100 miWLTP
Battery
Charging
Fast-charge peakno data350 kW
10–80% charge lower is better22 min - best on this row
Full charge at 240 V lower is betterno data11 h
AC chargingno data11 kW
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better3.2 s - best on this row
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is betterno data3.1 s
Power550 / 650 kW
Torque749 lb-ft - best on this row
Top speed155 mph - best on this row
DriveAWD
Space and size
Cargo space - best on this row12.9 cu ft
Front trunkno data2.2 cu ft
Seats5
Length200.3 in
Width79.3 in
Height55.9 in
Wheelbase120.2 in
Ground clearanceno data
Weightno data5,512 lb
Battery and warranty
Battery warrantyno data8 years
Cell chemistryNMC
Equipment
Heat pumpno data
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)no data

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

IM L6 (智己L6)Polestar 5
  • Range

    83- Different test cycles - not compared.87
  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

No US prices yet for either car

IM L6 (智己L6)

China · checked Oct 21, 2026 · immotors.com

Prices in 1 market

Polestar 5

checked Sep 16, 2026 · polestar.com

Prices in 2 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range

IM L6 (智己L6)
CLTC
Polestar 5
346 miWLTP
Ahead by
Different tests

Which charges faster?

Polestar 5Polestar 5

10–80% charge

Leader
Polestar 5
IM L6 (智己L6)
Polestar 5
22 min
Ahead by
4 min

Which is quicker?

Polestar 5Polestar 5

0⁠–⁠62 mph

Leader
Polestar 5
IM L6 (智己L6)
Polestar 5
3.2 s
Ahead by
2.4 s

Where next

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Where the numbers come from

Checked May 18, 2026 · 8 sources

HostRoleSource rankFiguresChecked
polestar.comOEM, reviewprimary8Oct 23, 2026
miit.gov.cnregulatorprimary1Jul 26, 2026
electrifying.comreviewsecondary1May 16, 2026
heise.dereviewsecondary1Sep 20, 2026
immotors.comreviewsecondary1Oct 21, 2026
insideevs.comreviewsecondary1May 16, 2026
topgear.comreviewsecondary1May 16, 2026
whatcar.comreviewsecondary1Jun 3, 2026
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