The Volkswagen ID has arrived. Polo, starting prices below 25,000 euros

Volkswagen officially presented the ID in Wolfsburg. Polo, a fully electric version of one of its most successful models in history. After more than 20 million copies of the previous generations have been sold, the new model enters the sphere of fully electric mobility, based on the group’s advanced MEB+ platform.

Under 25,000 euros, for now only in the announcement

With a starting price of less than 25,000 (more precisely, 24,995) euros on the German market, this 4,053 mm long compact car offers significantly better space utilization compared to conventional models, as confirmed by the trunk increased to 441 liters.

Vehicle design, for which the head of design is responsible Andreas Mindtfollows a new “Pure Positive” design language that emphasizes clean proportions and prominent details such as the C-pillar inspired by the first Golf. The interior is focused on digitalization, with a 10-inch digital cockpit and central infotainment system with a diagonal screen of 13″. A special addition is the “retro display” of the instruments in front of the driver, which evokes the look of the facelift Golf “unit”, which combines modern technology with nostalgia. Also, physical keys for the main functions are visible in the cabin, which is the fulfillment of the promise of abandoning exclusively digital controls.

Power and autonomy

ID. The Polo will come with three engine power levels: 85 kW (116 hp), 99 kW (135 hp) and the most powerful version of 155 kW (211 hp). Models with less power are equipped with a 37 kWh LFP battery that allows a range of up to 329 km, while the most powerful variant uses a 52 kWh NMC battery for a range of up to 454 km according to WLTP. All versions support DC fast charging as standard, whereby the battery can be recharged from 10 to 80% capacity in approximately 23 to 24 minutes.

Technological progress is also visible in the introduction of the “Vehicle-to-Load” (V2L) system, which allows the car to serve as a source of energy for external devices such as electric bicycles, which can be charged with a power of up to 3.6 kW. Safety and comfort are ensured by Connected Travel Assist, which recognizes traffic lights for the first time in this class, while the standard “one-pedal” driving function enables the acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle to be controlled solely by the gas pedal.

Equipment and (in)availability

The vehicle will be available in three equipment lines: Trend, Life and Style. While the basic Trend offers systems like Side Assist and Lane Assist, the highest level Style brings IQ.LIGHT LED matrix lights, sports-comfortable seats and an extended ID system. Light that helps with navigation with visual information or warns of danger when opening the door. Among the optional equipment, the Harman Kardon audio system and luxury functions such as pneumatic seat massage, which were previously reserved for higher class vehicles, stand out.

Pre-orders in Germany start today, and the market launch begins with the ID variant. Polo Life of 155 kW at a price of 33,795 euros.

The arrival of the basic version at the announced price of 24,995 euros, as well as other power versions, is expected during the summer.