Volkswagen is set to unveil its first entry-level electric vehicle, the ID. Polo, on April 29 at 12:00 CEST. This launch marks the beginning of a new family of more affordable EVs designed to enhance accessibility to electric mobility in Europe.
Key Details of the Volkswagen ID. Polo
The ID. Polo has an entry-level price of approximately 25,000 euros. Volkswagen’s brand boss, Thomas Schäfer, emphasized this initiative aims to make electric vehicles accessible to a broader audience. The upcoming model is touted as “more versatile” compared to its predecessors.
Design and Features
- Dimensions: Length – 4,053 mm; Width – 1,816 mm; Height – 1,530 mm
- Interior modifications include physical buttons for climate control.
- Updates to the infotainment system feature a 13-inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch driver-cluster display.
- A retro display mode will showcase graphics akin to the first-generation VW Golf.
The design has remained faithful to the earlier ID2all concept. Latest sketches from Volkswagen’s design head, Andreas Mindt, indicate that the production model will closely resemble this concept.
Performance Specifications
The ID. Polo will initially offer three power options:
- 85 kW (114 hp)
- 99 kW (133 hp)
- 155 kW (208 hp)
A high-performance GTI variant, producing 166 kW (223 hp), will be available later this year. The vehicle will feature two battery options:
- 37 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery
- 52 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery
These options will allow the ID. Polo to achieve a driving range of up to 450 km (280 miles) based on the WLTP standard.
Future Developments
Following the ID. Polo, Volkswagen plans to launch the ID. Cross this summer, which will serve as an electric counterpart to the T Cross SUV. Final pricing and specifications will be revealed during the ID. Polo’s official debut.
Stay tuned to El-Balad for detailed insights and images following the event.
