Volkswagen Unveils First Sketches of Upcoming ID.1 Entry-Level EV

Volkswagen has revealed new design sketches of the upcoming ID.1, providing a closer look at the compact electric vehicle expected to be priced at approximately €20,000. The latest images, published on LinkedIn, follow an earlier teaser of the front design released last week.

The sketches showcase a boxy yet modern aesthetic, reminiscent of the ID.Life concept car introduced in 2021. Volkswagen describes the ID.1’s styling as a balance between “bold confidence” and “timeless simplicity,” highlighting its compact yet spacious build.

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Notably, the brand hints at a design philosophy aimed at creating an emotional connection, with a “charismatic front” and a “smiling rear end,” similar to Renault’s approach with the electric Renault 5.

Volkswagen will officially unveil the ID.1 show car on March 5, though it will not yet be a production-ready model. The company positions the vehicle as a pivotal step in expanding its EV portfolio to reach new customer segments.

While full technical specifications remain undisclosed, the ID.1 is expected to differentiate itself from the ID2.all concept, primarily in its front-end design.

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The production version of the ID.1 is scheduled for release in 2027, a year after the ID2.all is expected to hit the market in 2026. Volkswagen has clarified that the ID.1 will have a starting price “around” €20,000 rather than “below” that figure, reinforcing its aim to offer an affordable electric mobility solution.

Jens Katemann, Volkswagen’s Head of Communications, recently referred to the upcoming unveiling of the “D.EVERY1” on March 5, signaling that the ID.1 concept will carry this name at its debut.