Overview
- Volkswagen’s ID. Polo GTI, shown over the weekend at the Nürburgring 24‑hour race, is the brand’s first GTI powered by an electric drivetrain.
- The front‑drive hatch uses a 166 kW motor and a 52 kWh battery for 0–100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, a top speed of about 175 km/h, up to 424 km WLTP range, and 10–80% DC fast charging in roughly 24 minutes at up to 105 kW.
- GTI‑specific tuning includes an electronically controlled front differential lock, DCC adaptive sports suspension, variable‑ratio steering, and a GTI mode that sharpens responses and plays a synthesized engine sound.
- The battery raises curb weight to about 1,540 kg, which leaves acceleration similar to or slightly slower than the outgoing petrol Polo GTI despite higher peak power.
- Pre‑sales in Europe open in the fourth quarter of 2026 with pricing from under €39,000 and deliveries expected in 2027, while availability for markets such as South Africa and Australia has not been confirmed.