The Volkswagen Polo is one of the German automaker’s most popular cars, but it had never received a fully electric version. That has finally changed with the arrival of the ID. Polo.
In addition to not having a combustion engine, the ID. Polo arrives as a completely different car from its gasoline counterpart. Every body panel is new and aims to deliver a cleaner exterior look, a design language VW calls “Pure Positive”.
It fits into the B-segment in Europe, measuring 4,053 mm in length, 1,816 mm in width, and 1,530 mm in height. The ID. Polo is slightly shorter than the combustion Polo, but wider and a bit taller to accommodate the battery.
The rear remains largely unchanged compared to the ID. 2all concept unveiled three years ago, featuring a horizontal light bar housed within a glass panel. On higher trims, this bar illuminates along with the VW logo.
Images released by the manufacturer show optional rear lights with a 3D-like depth effect. Likewise, higher-end versions of the ID. Polo also feature a front light bar split by an illuminated logo.
The ID. Polo differentiates itself from larger Volkswagen EVs by adopting front-wheel drive. Built on the MEB+ platform, the model will offer a single motor with 114 hp, 133 hp, or 208 hp. A 223 hp GTI version is expected later this year.
As for batteries, two packs are available: a 37 kWh net unit delivering 329 km of range, and a 52 kWh pack capable of reaching 455 km on a single charge. With the smaller battery, charging is limited to 90 kW, taking 27 minutes to reach 80%. The larger pack supports 105 kW and reduces the time to 24 minutes.
Inside, Volkswagen has invested in technology but also brought back some physical buttons, much to the delight of many users. For climate control, the frustrating touch-sensitive bar has been replaced with dedicated controls positioned below the central air vents.
Fortunately, the steering wheel ditches touch-sensitive controls in favor of simple, clear buttons. Another improvement appears on the driver’s door, where dedicated switches for all four windows are available, as they should be in every car.
Completing the intuitive control setup is a rotary switch for mirror adjustments, a door lock/unlock button, and a volume control located between the seats, which both the driver and front passenger can use to change radio stations and music.
Despite the return of physical buttons, the car doesn’t compromise on technology. As standard, the ID. Polo features a 10-inch digital instrument cluster paired with a 13-inch touchscreen with a tablet-style layout.
VW will begin taking orders for the ID. Polo in Europe this week, with prices starting at €24,995 in Germany. An even more affordable electric hatchback is planned for 2027, with the production version of the ID. Every1 expected to cost around €20,000.
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