Volkswagen Confirms Electric ID Polo Launching 2026

Volkswagen is reviving its iconic model names for its electric vehicle lineup, beginning with the ID. Polo, the production version of the ID.2all concept, set to launch in 2026. CEO Thomas Schäfer emphasized that these established names, such as Polo and GTI, represent quality, reliability, and heritage, which Volkswagen aims to carry into the electric era. The ID. Polo will feature battery options of 38kWh and 56kWh, offering up to around 280 miles of range and fast charging capabilities, with a sub-£25,000 price target to compete with models like the Renault 5 and Mini Aceman. Alongside the standard ID. Polo, an electric ID. Polo GTI will arrive, promising high performance and driving enjoyment inspired by the ID.GTI concept showcased in 2023. Volkswagen plans to extend this naming strategy to other models, potentially renaming future ID. vehicles as ID. Golf, ID. Tiguan, and ID. Passat, while also introducing the ID.Cross electric SUV as a counterpart to the T-Cross by late 2026. This move aims to blend Volkswagen's legacy with its electric future, making its expanding EV portfolio more accessible and emotionally resonant for customers.