Volkswagen ID. Polo (2026)
2026 model year · First generation · on sale from April 2026
Volkswagen's electric supermini is built on the same MEB+ platform as the Cupra Raval. The 52kWh version has a WLTP range of up to 454 km (282 miles), and the 441-litre boot is 90 litres bigger than the petrol Polo's. It was named German Car of the Year 2027.
- WLTP range
- 454 km
- 282 miles, longest version
- Efficiency
- 7.5 km/kWh
- 133 Wh/km, 4.7 miles/kWh WLTP
- Fast charging
- 105 kW
- 10–80% in 23 min
- Heat pump
- Optional
- Price guide
- €25k–€34k
- Germany
What's new in this version
An all-new model, the first electric Polo. Orders for the 52kWh version opened in April 2026, and the cheaper 37kWh versions with an LFP battery followed in July. An ID. Polo GTI follows in 2027.
Specifications
| Spec | 37kWh 85 kW | 37kWh 99 kW | 52kWh 155 kW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range and battery | |||
| WLTP range | 323 km (200 miles) | 331 km (205 miles) | 454 km (282 miles) |
| Efficiency (WLTP) | 138 Wh/km (7.2 km/kWh) | 136 Wh/km (7.4 km/kWh) | 133 Wh/km (7.5 km/kWh) |
| Usable battery | 37 kWh | 37 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP | NMC |
| Heat pump | Optional | ||
| Charging | |||
| Max DC charging | 88 kW | 88 kW | 105 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 23 min | 23 min | 24 min |
| AC onboard charger | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Performance | |||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.6 s | 9.5 s | 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
| Power | 85 kW (116 PS) | 99 kW (135 PS) | 155 kW (211 PS) |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 267 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Size and practicality | |||
| Length | 4,053 mm | ||
| Width (without mirrors) | 1,816 mm | ||
| Height | 1,530 mm | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | ||
| Seats | 5 | ||
| Boot | 441 litres | ||
| Boot, seats folded | 1,240 litres | ||
| Vehicle-to-load | Yes, up to 3.6 kW | ||
| Towing (braked) | – | – | 1,200 kg |
- 37kWh 85 kW: The entry Trend in Germany. In the UK, the Life is the entry trim. Volkswagen's July 2026 price release quotes up to 334 km and 90 kW DC for the 37kWh battery; the figures here are from its later technical data.
- 37kWh 99 kW: Life and Style. The Style is rated at 330 km.
- 52kWh 155 kW: Life and Style. The Style is rated at 452 km. The UK price is for the Life Launch Edition.
Price guide
- Germany
- €25k–€34k
- Netherlands
- about €26k
- UK
- £24k–£26k
Rough list prices before grants and dealer offers, to the nearest thousand. Ask a dealer for today's price.
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