Volkswagen is like that friend who is always late to a party. Everyone is already there – Tesla dancing on the table, the Chinese have already eaten all the chips, the French are flirting with the waitress. And then, when everyone is a little tired, VW enters. A little out of breath, with a shirt that is not completely ironed, but it brings with it the best beer and homemade sausage. The VW ID. Polo is exactly that. It missed the start of the electric revolution in the toddler segment, but now that it is here, it looks like it will take over the whole show.
While the world's leading YouTube automotive influencers - those with the fastest glasses and millions of followers - rubbed the tires of camouflaged prototypes in sunny Barcelona VW ID. Polo and trying to say as much as possible without saying too much, we in the editorial team took it a step further. We were tired of looking at those psychedelic labels that are only meant to give us migraines and hide the essence.
So we didn't wait for the official photos. We fired up our digital machines, analyzed every line, every reflection, and every detail from hours and hours of test drive video, and created exclusive renders without camouflage. We stripped him. Literally.
Below you will not only see what VW has given us wants show, but what the car in fact it isWe have summarized everything that the greatest experts of the online scene have “scraped” between the lines and on the asphalt, and combined it with our visualization. The result? A car that finally looks like it was built in Wolfsburg woke up from a long winter sleep and remembered how to make a “people’s cart”. Get ready, this is VW ID. Polo in its true form.
Below you will not only see what VW has given us wants show, but what the car in fact it is. We have summarized everything that the greatest experts of the online scene have “scraped” between the lines and on the asphalt, and combined it with our visualization. The result? A car that finally looks like Wolfsburg has woken up from a long winter sleep and remembered how to make a “people's car”. Get ready, this is the VW ID. Polo in its true form.
Volkswagen has finally realized that people don't want spaceships with touchpads that don't work in the dark. We want a car. A car that costs less than a kidney on the black market – to be precise, under 25,000 euros. And if first impressions are to be believed, the Wolfsburgers (with the help of the Spanish sun) have finally hit the nail on the head. It's the VW ID. Polo.
German engineering with a Spanish temperament
First, let's clear up the confusion with the names. Although some call it ID.2all, it is in soul and name the VW ID. Polo. The successor to a legend that has sold 20 million copies over the past 50 years. That's more than the population of most of the countries in which this car will be sold.
The new VW ID. The Polo is not being built in cold Wolfsburg, but in Martorell, Spain, hand in hand with the Cupra Raval. And you can tell. The car has attitude. At around 4.05 meters long, it is a shade shorter than the classic Polo, but this is where the magic of electric platforms comes in. The wheelbase is 2,600 mm (102.4 in), which is 5 cm more than the old Polo. The result? The wheels are pushed into the corners like a go-kart, which promises stability and space.
“VW was often late, but when they came, they came with a model that was good.”
Numbers that aren't boring
The VW ID. Polo is based on the MEB Entry platform. For those of you who don't speak engineering: this means it's front-wheel drive (FWD). Why? Because it's cheaper and because it has a huge trunk.
We are talking about two battery sizes: VW ID. Polo
- 37 kWh (LFP technology) for city driving with a range of around 300 km (186 miles).
- 52 kWh (NMC technology) for those who dare to go further, with a range of up to 450 km (280 miles).
Charging? The smaller battery sucks up electrons at 90 kW, while the larger one does 130 kW. In practice, that means you'll spend about 23 to 27 minutes at a fast charger (from 0 to 80 %). Just enough time for that overpriced coffee at the gas station.
When it comes to power, the VW ID. Polo doesn't disappoint. Base models will offer 85 kW (116 hp) and 100 kW (136 hp), but the real gem is the version we saw in the preview – 155 kW (211 hp). That's more than enough to put many a petrol sports car from a decade ago to shame at traffic lights. Top speed is limited to 160 km/h (100 mph), which is more than enough unless you're running from the police on the German Autobahn.
Interior: Return to sanity
Thank God and all the gods of motoring – the buttons are back on the steering wheel! No more haptic nonsense that you accidentally press when turning a roundabout. The steering wheel is a bit strange, reminiscent of “SpongeBob”, but it works.
The trunk is a story in itself. 435 liters (15.4 cu ft) of basic volume, which increases to 1250 liters (44.1 cu ft) with the seats folded. But the real star is the “cellar” under the luggage floor – a deep box that can hold two cases of beer or the charging cables that you never manage to neatly fold.
“The quality of the materials is finally at the level we expect from VW. No more hard plastic that sounds like a Lego box.”
How does the new VW ID. Polo drive?
Although it is a pre-production model, the first impressions are promising. Front-wheel drive means predictable road holding. With 155 kW (211 hp), the car accelerates smoothly and powerfully. The battery in the bottom means that the center of gravity is low, which means that it sticks to the road like a bench in bends. And for those who hate traffic lights – the new Travel Assist recognizes red lights and warns you with a gentle “ping” when the light turns green. Finally, you can browse your phone in peace at intersections (just kidding, don’t do that).
And the GTI is also coming. Yes, you read that right. Electric GTI with 166 kW (226 hp), a “spear” (differential lock) and a sports chassis. This will be the one we all want, even if we buy the one with 116 horses.
Conclusion: Is this the car that saves VW?
VW ID. The Polo is not a revolution in terms of technology that would change the world. But it is a revolution in terms of normality. It is an electric car that doesn't scream "look at me, I'm electric", but simply does its job - and does it well. With an entry price of under €25,000 and a utility value that surpasses most of the competition, this car has the potential to become the new Golf. Or at least the new Polo.
Is it fast? Yes. Is it practical? Very. Does it have a soul? Surprisingly, for an electric car, it seems to have been instilled with some temperament in Spain. If you're looking for a car to save the world and enjoy your commute, this is probably the best thing you can buy in 2026.
The car is coming to the roads expected end of 2026, and pre-orders will be available even earlier. Get your wallets ready, the people's car is back.
