After 51 years of the Polo model, Volkswagen is finally introducing its fully electric version called the ID. Polo.
It is a production version of the ID. 2all concept, moving away from complex design in favor of clean lines that are the foundation of the new “Pure Positive” design language. Although the petrol Polo will remain on sale for some time, the ID. Polo brings an entirely new MEB+ platform with front-wheel drive, which also underpins the Cupra Raval, which was presented at the beginning of the month. With a length of 4,05 meters and a width of 1,82 meters, it remains faithful to compact dimensions, but due to the batteries in the floor, it measures 1,53 meters in height, which gives it a confident stance on the road.
The interior brings a revolution that is the result of Volkswagen's listening to journalists and, above all, users - the return of physical buttons. Volkswagen has abandoned the frustrating touch sliders and replaced them with classic switches for the climate control and functions on the steering wheel. The driver has a 25,4-centimeter (10-inch) digital display in front of him, and a 33-centimeter (13-inch) tablet reigns in the middle. Despite the compact dimensions, the trunk offers a surprising 441 liters of space, which puts the electric little one on a par with larger cars - such as the Golf.
Under the hood, three power levels are available: 84 kW (114 hp), 98 kW (133 hp) and 153 kW (208 hp), and later a spicy and sharp GTI with 164 kW (223 hp) will join them. Customers can choose between two battery packs. The smaller LFP battery with a capacity of 37 kWh promises a range of up to 329 kilometers, while the larger NMC battery with 52 kWh allows for up to 455 kilometers of driving on a single charge. Advanced aerodynamics with a drag coefficient of 0,26 contribute significantly to efficiency on the highway.
Charging is fast and practical; the larger battery can be charged from 10 to 80% in just 24 minutes at fast charging stations. Also new is standard support for V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) technology with a power of up to 3,6 kW, which means the car can power external electrical devices. Despite the batteries, the vehicle's weight remains reasonable, with the basic version weighing 1568 kilograms, ensuring the agility we have been accustomed to with the Polo for decades.
Volkswagen starts accepting orders in Europe this week, and prices start at 24.995 euros - and that's the price here too. For a modern electric car with such specifications, this seems like an extremely competitive offer, especially when you factor in the Borzen subsidy. For 2027, the brand is already announcing an even cheaper model, probably under the revived name Up! or Lupo, which is expected to cost around 20.000 euros.
