Volkswagen shares new range details and more for the affordable ID.Polo EV

Volkswagen is gearing up to launch a new family of affordable EVs, starting with the ID.Polo. With its debut just around the corner, Volkswagen is giving us a better idea of what to expect, revealing driving range and other key specs.

Volkswagen announces ID.Polo EV range and more

The ID.Polo will be the first of four new entry-level electric vehicles that Volkswagen plans to launch, starting in Spring 2026.

The electric Polo “marks the beginning of a new generation of Volkswagen,” the brand’s CEO, Thomas Schäfer, said. The Polo is one of the best-selling VW models of all time, and its electric successor promises to build upon its legacy.

It will be the first “ID” model to bear an established Volkswagen name. Although it’s about the same size as its predecessor at 4,053 mm long, 1,816 mm wide, and 1,530 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm, the Polo EV offers more interior space.

Thanks to its compact drive modules, the electric Polo offers an extra 19 mm of interior length, which is “particularly noticeable in the rear.”

The luggage compartment is 24% larger than the classic Polo, with 435 L, up from 351 L. Folding the rear seats opens up 1,243 L of load volume, up from 1,125 L.

According to Volkswagen, the electric ID.Polo is “more versatile than any of its predecessors,” making it the perfect EV for getting around the city or as an everyday driver.

The Volkswagen ID.Polo will initially be available with three power outputs: 85 kW (114 hp), 99 kW (133 hp), and 155 kW (208 hp), while a sporty GTI variant will follow later in 2026 with 166 kW (223 hp).

The 85 kW and 99 kW versions will be equipped with a 37 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, while the 155 kW and 166 kW versions will be powered by a 52 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, which Volkswagen said will deliver up to 450 km (280 miles) WLTP driving range. It will also support DC charging speeds up to 130 kW.

Based on a new MEB+ platform, Volkswagen promises that the new, highly efficient electric drive will reduce costs and energy consumption.

The new PowerCo unified cell uses cell-to-pack technology, combining cells directly into the battery pack. Volkswagen said the new design reduces costs, saves space, and unlocks more range while increasing energy density by about 10%.

VW’s MEB+ platform will also introduce new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features, including a drastically improved Travel Assist. The ID.Polo will also be the first VW model to offer traffic light and stop sign recognition.

The ID.Polo will launch in Spring 2026 with prices starting from 25,000 euros ($29,500). It will be the first of four new affordable Volkswagen EVs, followed by the ID.Cross SUV and the smaller ID.1 electric car.