Volkswagen has outlined key specifications for the upcoming ID.Polo, the first model in a new family of lower-priced electric vehicles that the German carmaker plans to introduce from spring 2026, as it seeks to expand its reach in Europe’s mass-market EV segment.
The ID.Polo will be the first electric vehicle in Volkswagen’s ID range to carry the name of one of its long-established models. The Polo has been among Volkswagen’s best-selling cars globally, and the company is positioning its electric successor as a cornerstone of its next growth phase.
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“The electric Polo marks the beginning of a new generation of Volkswagen,” Thomas Schäfer, chief executive of the Volkswagen brand, said in a statement.
Built on the new MEB+ platform, the ID.Polo will be offered initially with three power outputs — 85 kW, 99 kW and 155 kW — with a higher-performance GTI variant delivering 166 kW scheduled to follow later in 2026. Entry-level versions will use a 37 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, while higher-output models will feature a 52 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, providing a driving range of up to 450 kilometres (WLTP).
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Volkswagen said the ID.Polo will support DC fast charging up to 130 kW and benefit from a new cell-to-pack battery design developed by its PowerCo unit, which is intended to lower costs, save space and improve energy density.
Although similar in exterior dimensions to the combustion-engine Polo, the electric version offers increased interior space, aided by compact electric drive components and a longer usable cabin length, particularly for rear passengers.
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The ID.Polo will also debut new driver-assistance features, including an updated Travel Assist system and traffic light and stop sign recognition, as part of Volkswagen’s broader software and technology upgrade strategy.
Volkswagen said pricing for the ID.Polo is expected to start at around €25,000, making it the first of four planned affordable electric models, to be followed by the ID.Cross compact SUV and the smaller ID.1 city car.
