Volkswagen has pulled the covers off the ID Polo, the very first all-electric iteration of the beloved Polo hatchback. The ID Polo is based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ platform, and pre-sales for it will commence in overseas markets from the end of April 2026. Prices for the ID Polo will start at under 25,000 euros (approximately Rs 27.76 lakh).
- ID Polo debuts Volkswagen’s new Pure Positive design language
- FWD layout, up to 211hp and maximum claimed range of 454km
- 13-inch touchscreen, 10-inch driver’s display, two-spoke steering wheel and more
- Sporty ID Polo GTI version with 226hp confirmed
Volkswagen ID Polo exterior design
The first model to adopt Volkswagen’s new Pure Positive design language, the ID Polo is 4,053mm long, 1,816mm wide and 1,530mm high, with a 2,600mm wheelbase. Up front, the hatchback features connected LED headlights with eyelid-esque daytime running lamps (DRLs) and an illuminated Volkswagen logo in the centre. The neatly styled bumper includes an air dam flanked by vertically oriented intakes, as well as a discreet front splitter.
Over to the side, the ID Polo sports prominent creases and flared fenders, lending it a sporty look, and Volkswagen says the C-pillar’s design is inspired by that of the original Golf. The ID Polo can be had with alloy wheels sized up to 19 inches. At the back, there’s a wraparound LED light bar with an illuminated Volkswagen motif, as well as a prominent roof spoiler, small vertical air exits and a diffuser-like design for the bumper.
Volkswagen ID Polo interior and features
Inside, the ID Polo is minimalistic but well-equipped. Taking centre stage on the well-layered dashboard is a 13-inch freestanding infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and below it sit a pair of AC vents and an array of physical controls for the hazard lights, basic climate control functions and defoggers. Underneath those is a floating centre console housing a wireless charging pad, a lone rotary knob for media controls, a pair of cup holders, charging ports and lots of storage spaces.
The heated two-spoke steering wheel is packed with buttons, which is a welcome sight, and ahead of it lies a 10-inch digital driver’s display (can be configured with a classic-style layout). Other features of note include dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, leatherette upholstery, a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, an auto-dimming interior rearview mirror (IRVM), Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality and more.
Volkswagen is also offering an extensive suite of optional equipment, such as a 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a fixed panoramic glass roof, and 12-way powered front seats with massage and memory functions. As for luggage capacity, the ID Polo has a rated boot space of 441 litres, expandable to 1,243 litres by folding the rear seats.
Volkswagen ID Polo battery and range
The ID Polo is offered with 37kWh and 52kWh NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) battery packs, both mated to 290Nm front-mounted electric motors (FWD). In 37kWh guise, the ID Polo puts out 116hp in lower variants and 135hp in higher ones. The claimed range for the 37kWh battery is 329km, with the maximum DC charging speed for it capped at 90kW. At that wattage, a 10-80 percent top-up would take roughly 23 minutes.
Meanwhile, the ID Polo’s 52kWh variants generate a healthy 211hp, and Volkswagen says a sporty 226hp GTI version is in the works as well. The 52kWh pack promises a 454km range, with a 10-80 percent recharge in around 24 minutes using a 105kW DC charger.
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