Overview
- Volkswagen says pre-sales begin in late April 2026 with entry pricing around €25,000, positioning the ID. Polo as the brand’s lowest-priced electric model.
- The car uses the updated MEB+ platform in a new front‑wheel‑drive layout with the compact APP290 motor and VW‑developed silicon‑carbide power electronics.
- Two battery families are confirmed: a 37 kWh LFP pack targeting about 300 km WLTP and up to 90 kW DC, and a 52 kWh NMC pack targeting about 450 km and up to 130 kW DC, both using cell‑to‑pack construction.
- Production is slated for Seat’s Martorell plant in Spain, with batteries made in Salzgitter and additional capacity planned in Valencia.
- Packaging and features include a 4.05‑meter footprint with a 435‑liter trunk and the latest Travel Assist offering assisted lane changes plus traffic‑light and stop‑sign recognition.