Summary in 10 SecondsNew ID. Polo goes on sale in Germany with a starting price of 24,995 euros. The model has two battery options: 37 kWh LFP and 52 kWh NMC. The longest range version can travel up to 454 km according to WLTP. In the first stage, the 211 horsepower Life version was made available for order at a price of 33,795 euros. Volkswagen’s new ID brings the Polo name to the fully electric era. Introduced the Polo model.
The real striking point for the brand is not just the transformation of a familiar model name into electric; The emergence of a more concrete option on the accessible electric car side with the German starting price announced as 24,995 euros. New ID. Although Polo is positioned in the small class, it comes with a WLTP range of up to 454 km, two different battery options, a fast charging time of approximately 24 minutes between 10 and 80 hours, and some driving supports from the upper classes.
Türkiye price and sales calendar have not been announced yet. Polo is now at the entrance of the electric age. Polo, ID, one of Volkswagen’s most well-known models. It joined the fully electric product range with Polo. ID that the company has used for a long time. This time, its naming is combined with a more familiar model name. This shows that the era is slowly changing in electric cars only through new names. The new model has a length of 4,053 mm, a width of 1,816 mm and a height of 1,530 mm.
The wheelbase was announced as 2,600 mm. Thanks to the location advantage brought by electrical architecture, ID. Polo offers seating for five people and a luggage volume of 441 liters. When the rear seats are folded down, this volume increases to 1,240 liters. Two batteries, three power options. Polo enters the product range with three different power levels: 85 kW, 99 kW and 155 kW. In the 85 kW and 99 kW versions, an LFP battery with a net capacity of 37 kWh is used.
With this battery, a range of up to 329 km is given according to WLTP, and a charge of 10 to 80 can be reached in approximately 23 minutes. The more powerful version of the series produces 155 kW, that is, 211 PS. This option includes an NMC battery with a net capacity of 52 kWh. Volkswagen announces a WLTP range of up to 454 km for this version and a DC fast charging time of approximately 24 minutes from 10 to 80. Inside, physical keys return.
Polo’s cabin has a 10-inch digital instrument panel and a 13-inch central infotainment screen. Volkswagen also gives more space to physical controls in this model. Traditional buttons on the steering wheel, air conditioning controls and easy-to-access controls point to a different point from the brand’s previous touch-oriented approach. The model also offers a retro screen appearance. This feature creates a look reminiscent of the classic Golf cockpit on the digital instrument panel.
Thus ID. Although Polo is a fully electric and digital car, it also makes a small reference to the history of the brand. On the hardware side, there are options that are above its class. Polo is offered in Trend, Life and Style equipment levels. In the Trend version, 90 kW DC fast charging support, Side Assist, Lane Assist, Emergency Assist, LED headlights, 10-inch digital instrument panel, 13-inch infotainment system, multi-function steering wheel and automatic air conditioning come as standard.
The Life equipment includes adaptive cruise control, rear view camera, front parking distance control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with App Connect, wireless phone charging and variable trunk floor. The Style version features IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights, illuminated LED strip, 3D LED taillights, illuminated VW logo at the front and rear, seat and steering wheel heating and dual-zone automatic air conditioning. The option list also includes a Harman Kardon sound system, panoramic glass roof and a pneumatic massage function for the electrically adjustable 12-way front seats.
ID. Polo can also power external devices up to 3.6 kW with vehicle-to-load support. This feature turns the car into a portable energy source for devices such as e-bikes or camping equipment. Pre-orders have started in Germany. In the first place, ID has 155 kW power and 52 kWh battery. The Polo Life version is available for sale at a price of 33,795 euros. The 24,995 euro entry-level version and other engine-equipment options will be added to the product range in the summer.
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