The Volkswagen ID. Polo electrical hatch has been spied testing forward of its international launch later this 12 months, with the new GTI – the model’s first GTI-badged electrical car (EV) – additionally noticed in prototype kind.
The ID. Polo is considered one of six new Volkswagen EVs set for launch in 2026.
Caught on digicam with little to no disguise, the ID. Polo – with Volkswagen reverting to its iconic mannequin names for its EVs – was noticed on snowy roads in Italy in a number of mannequin grades.
The town-sized hatch, slotting in under the ID.3 in Volkswagen’s electrical lineup, will use the brand new MEB+ structure and measure 4053mm lengthy, making it related in dimension to the present combustion-powered Polo.
Will probably be bought alongside the prevailing Polo in showrooms, as an alternative of changing it; the ‘common’ Polo will obtain upgrades, together with new expertise and probably mild-hybrid and hybrid powertrains, to maintain it recent.
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These spy photos reveal the ID. Polo will carry the crisp-edged look of the March 2023 ID. 2all idea into showrooms when it goes on sale in Europe later this 12 months, as Volkswagen seems to capitalise after taking the highest EV gross sales spot from Tesla in Europe in 2025.
There are recessed rear door handles for a smoother profile, whereas sporty components equivalent to an built-in hatch spoiler and diffuser-style rear bumper recommend one of many take a look at autos is an R-Line.
The Polo GTI is immediately recognisable by its bigger wheels, bumpers and aspect skirts, in addition to crimson brake calipers standing out towards its black paintwork.
Volkswagen Australia beforehand informed CarExpert native showrooms are “positively going to have it [the production Polo EV], only a matter of when”.
Volkswagen has already revealed the inside of the ID. Polo, with a premium feel and appear utilizing cloth trim, and the capacitive switchgear used on the ID.3 ditched in favour of extra bodily controls following buyer complaints.
There’s additionally a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster together with customized settings equivalent to a retro gauges pack, in addition to a 13.0-inch centre touchscreen following the identical themes, even exhibiting a cassette tape.
The entry-level ID. Polo makes use of a 37kWh battery pack with a alternative of 85kW or 99kW electrical motors, and helps DC quick charging as much as 90kW.
A 52kWh battery shall be provided with a 155kW motor in customary specification or a 166kW motor within the GTI, with a DC cost price of as much as 130kW.
Australian pricing and gear are but to be introduced, however in Europe the ID. Polo is anticipated to begin at round €25,000 ($A41,640) earlier than on-road prices, in comparison with €20,000 ($A33,300) for petrol variations.
