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Volkswagen Opens Orders for €24,995 ID. Polo Electric Hatch

The launch signals a return to familiar design with simpler controls to win back everyday buyers.

Overview

  • Orders for the ID. Polo, which opened Wednesday, start at €24,995 with first deliveries due from September 2026, and the lowest‑priced variant follows a few weeks after higher‑spec models.
  • Two battery choices pair a 37 kWh LFP pack rated at about 329 km WLTP and a 52 kWh NMC pack at about 455 km WLTP, with 11 kW AC charging standard and DC peaks of roughly 90 kW or 105 kW.
  • Vehicle‑to‑Load comes standard at up to 3.6 kW for powering external gear, and Volkswagen says full Vehicle‑to‑Grid participation is planned later this year.
  • The front‑drive APP290 motor launches at 85 kW, 99 kW or 155 kW, and a 166 kW GTI performance version is scheduled to follow in 2027.
  • VW emphasizes everyday use with a large cargo hold of 441 to 1,243 liters, a cleaner cockpit with physical buttons, and early leasing offers as it targets price‑sensitive shoppers in a class crowded by rivals like Renault 5 and Hyundai Inster.