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Volkswagen Unveils ID. Polo: Affordable Electric Vehicle Launching 2026

1/3/2026

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Volkswagen will launch the ID. Polo, its new entry-level electric vehicle, in April 2026.
The ID. Polo features a spacious interior, an electric powertrain, and sustainable materials like recycled plastics.
It includes physical buttons for controls, differing from previous models, and will offer three power outputs along with a high-performance GTI version later in the year.
The starting price is expected to be under €25,000 ($30,000), though the base model may not be available at launch.
Volkswagen aims to compete with emerging electric vehicle brands while emphasizing its European manufacturing.

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Volkswagen will launch the ID. Polo, its new entry-level electric vehicle, in April 2026.
The ID. Polo features a spacious interior, an electric powertrain, and sustainable materials like recycled plastics.
It includes physical buttons for controls, differing from previous models, and will offer three power outputs along with a high-performance GTI version later in the year.
The starting price is expected to be under €25,000 ($30,000), though the base model may not be available at launch.
Volkswagen aims to compete with emerging electric vehicle brands while emphasizing its European manufacturing.