The all-electric VW ID. Polo has reached final testing
The countdown to the launch of the new ID. Polo has begun: Volkswagen confirmed that just a few months before the world premiere, a fleet of almost production-ready ID. Polo prototypes are covering the last miles of testing in various regions around the world.
What is known
ID. Polo will be the first of four compact electric vehicles from the brand planned for launch starting in 2026. The starting price of the model will be 25,000 euros.
The model is built on an updated MEB+ platform with a new front electric motor and a lighter, more compact powertrain. ID. Polo will be available with three power levels at launch — 85 kW (116 hp), 99 kW (135 hp), and 155 kW (211 hp), with a sporty version of the ID. Polo GTI producing 166 kW (226 hp) joining the lineup later.
The base versions with 85 and 99 kW are equipped with an LFP battery with a capacity of 37 kWh, supporting fast DC charging up to 90 kW. More powerful options with 155 and 166 kW use a PowerCo NMC battery with a capacity of 52 kWh, providing a claimed range of up to 450 km and fast charging capability up to 130 kW.
In terms of dimensions, the ID. Polo is close to the current Polo with an internal combustion engine: length 4,053 mm, width 1,816 mm, height 1,530 mm, and wheelbase 2,600 mm. But thanks to the electric architecture, it offers more space in the cabin. Inside, 19 mm of length has been added for passengers, the width and height clearance have been increased, and the trunk volume has grown by 24% — from 351 to 435 liters, and with the rear seatbacks folded — up to 1,243 liters.
ID. Polo and ID. Polo GTI. Photo: Volkswagen
The model is equipped with a suite of modern assistants, including an updated Travel Assist system, which can help with lane keeping, longitudinal management, and lane changes on highways, as well as recognize traffic lights and 'Stop' signs for the first time in this model.
ID. Polo's development is being carried out within the so-called Brand Group Core: the project is overseen by Seat Cupra, the design was created at the Volkswagen design center in Wolfsburg, and key technologies — software, assistants, powertrain, chassis, and steering — are based on the MEB+ platform. Serial production of the model is scheduled at the Seat Cupra plant in Martorell, Spain. The world debut of the ID. Polo is expected in the spring of 2026.
Source: Volkswagen