Volkswagen has released technical details for the ID. Polo, an electric compact vehicle scheduled for a 2026 launch. This model utilizes the upgraded MEB+ platform and targets an entry-level price point of 25,000 euros.
Highlights
- Launch and Pricing: Series production begins in 2026 with a starting price of 25,000 euros.
- Platform and Range: Built on the MEB+ platform, offering up to 450 km of range.
- Powertrain Variety: Features front-wheel drive with outputs ranging from 85 kW to 166 kW.
Platform and Powertrain Specifications
The ID. Polo is the first model to utilize the developed Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB+). This architecture supports a new front-wheel-drive configuration tailored for the small car segment.
Volkswagen aims to reduce complexity and component weight with this highly efficient drive system. The setup incorporates the APP 290 electric motor, which is integrated into the vehicle’s underbody.
Battery Configurations and Charging
Two battery technologies will be available at launch to accommodate different performance needs. The 85 kW and 99 kW models feature a 37 kWh (net) lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. This unit supports DC rapid charging at speeds up to 90 kW.
Higher-performance 155 kW and 166 kW variants utilize an NMC battery with the PowerCo unified cell. This 52 kWh (net) battery enables ranges up to 450 km and charges at rates up to 130 kW.
Dimensions and Interior Capacity
The vehicle measures 4,053 mm in length, 1,816 mm in width, and 1,530 mm in height. The wheelbase extends to 2,600 mm, maximizing interior volume within a compact footprint.
Cargo and Storage
Significant improvements in storage capacity distinguish the ID. Polo from its internal combustion predecessors. The luggage compartment offers 435 liters of space with seats upright, a 24 percent increase over the classic Polo.
Folding the rear seatbacks expands the load volume to 1,243 liters. The MEB+ platform’s compact drive modules contribute to an additional 19 mm of interior length for passengers.
Production and Market Strategy
This project represents a collaboration within the Brand Group Core. While designed at the Volkswagen Design Centre in Wolfsburg, production will occur at the SEAT and CUPRA plant in Martorell, Spain.
The ID. Polo is the first of four new electric models planned for the small and compact segments starting in 2026. It also introduces the “Pure Positive” design language to the lineup.
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