The Volkswagen Polo is coming back as an EV

After being sold than 20 million times, the Volkswagen Polo has been reinvented. 50 years after the debut of the first generation, the first electric version of the bestseller is ready to go. Official pre-sales will start in around just five months, at the end of April 2026. The final test drives to fine-tune the new Volkswagen are currently underway around the world.

As part of these test drives with still camouflaged pre-production cars, Volkswagen is now opening the doors of the ID. Polo to the international media for the first time. It will be the first production model to be based on the technology from the new evolutionary stage of the modular electric drive (MEB) platform: the MEB+. With the enhanced hardware and software from the MEB+, Volkswagen is bringing a new range of innovations on board its ID. models. These include a new electric front-wheel drive developed specifically for the more compact VW product lines, this is used as a new feature in the ID. Polo.

In the smaller vehicle classes, the new drive system offers significant advantages in terms of both available space and price. To give you an idea of the price point: the entry-level ID. Polo will be launched in many markets at prices of less than 25,000 euros. This compact Volkswagen model has been a collaborative project within the Brand Group Core: CUPRA was responsible for project management, whilst the Volkswagen Design Centre in Wolfsburg was where the design process for the ID. Polo took place. The electric Polo’s essential technologies e.g., the assist systems, drive, running gear and steering are based on the MEB+ modular system developed by Volkswagen. The ID. Polo is built at SEAT & CUPRA’s Martorell plant in Spain, making it a true European.

Key Specifications & Features

• Platform: Based on the MEB+ entry platform.
• Performance: Available with three, later four, power outputs (85 kW/116 PS, 99 kW/135 PS, 155 kW/211 PS, and a 166 kW/226 PS GTI).
• Battery & Range:
  • 37 kWh LFP: Up to 300 km range (90 kW DC charging).
  • 52 kWh NMC: Up to 450 km range (130 kW DC charging).
• Dimensions: Roughly 4.05 meters long, with a 2.60-meter wheelbase.
• Interior & Technology:
  • 10.25-inch instrument screen and 13-inch infotainment display.
  • Return of physical buttons for climate control and volume.
  • New “Pure Positive” design with fabric-covered dashboards.
• Cargo: 435 liters, extendable to 1,243 liters.
• Market Launch: Expected in late 2026 with an estimated starting price under €25,000.
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Key Aspects of the ID. Polo

• Front-Wheel Drive: Uses a new APP290 electric drive motor.
• High Utility: Designed with a 435-liter trunk, significantly larger than the traditional ICE Polo’s 351 liters.
• Assistance Systems: Includes the latest generation of Travel Assist, allowing for assisted lane changes, plus Park Assist Plus with a memory function.
• Interior Design: The interior prioritizes intuitive operation, featuring a new, high-quality design language with physical controls for frequently used function