- Volkswagen ID. Polo is almost here.
- The German automaker revealed the official technical specifications of the upcoming small electric car.
- Completely built in Europe, ID. The Polo will start at just under $29,000 (€25,000) when it goes on sale next year.
With increasing competition from China… Volkswagen It’s finally putting its power to good use by making a truly affordable electric car for the masses. This is a completely new ID. Polo, a compact electric car designed, developed and manufactured in Europe with a focus on affordability.
When it goes on sale at the end of April next year, the Volkswagen ID will be revealed. The Polo will start at less than $29,000 (€25,000) in Europe, including VAT, making it one of the most attractive offerings in the sector it currently rules. Renault 5.
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We only know the technical specifications at the moment, as Volkswagen has opted for multi-step identification. Polo. The interior will be revealed in January, and the final design of the car will be put under the spotlight closer to its market launch.
Every ID. The Polo versions will be powered by a newly developed AP290 engine unit which will be placed exclusively in the front. In other words, electric hatchbacks, including the Hot i.d. The Polo GTI, scheduled for launch in 2027, will be front-wheel drive.
This attractive starting price, which is close to the MSRP of the entry-level Renault 5, will likely apply to the entry-level version of the ID. Polo, which will be powered by a 37 kWh (usable) lithium iron phosphate battery and a 114 hp (85 kW) front motor.
The same LFP package will also be available with a slightly more powerful front engine with 181 hp (99 kW). However, regardless of the drive unit, Volkswagen says these two versions are expected to be able to cover up to 186 miles (300 km) on a full charge on the WLTP cycle. On the EPA cycle, that would be around 160 miles, though we don’t expect this car to arrive in the US anytime soon. The LFP battery can accept up to 11 kW of power from an AC source and up to 90 kW from a DC fast charger. According to Volkswagen, it takes about 27 minutes to go from 10% to 80% using a fast charger. The charging port is located on the front right side.
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Two other copies of ID. A Polo will also be available, including a sporty GTI-badged model. Delivering 208 hp (155 kW) in the mid-range model and 222 hp (166 kW) in the GTI, both cars are powered by a 52 kWh nickel-manganese cobalt (NMC) package that increases maximum range to 280 miles (450 km) on the WLTP cycle. On the EPA cycle, that would translate to about 240 miles. This larger battery can also charge faster from a DC source, up to 130 kilowatts, resulting in a 10% to 80% charge in 23 minutes. Meanwhile, the AC charging input is the same as that of the LFP battery, with a capacity of 11 kW.
The battery packs were developed by Volkswagen Group’s PowerCo unit and feature a cell-to-pack design. The batteries are mounted on the floor, between the two axles, with Volkswagen calling this the latest development of its modular electric driving platform MEB+.
There’s MacPherson suspension up front, while the rear gets a fairly basic torsion beam. Disc brakes are available at all four wheels, with a new single-box braking system that combines the hydraulic and brake-by-wire systems into a single unit.
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Volkswagen ID. The Polo will be sold alongside the gas-powered Polo, both of which are nearly identical in size. The electric car is 159.5 inches (4052 mm) long, 71.4 inches (1816 mm) wide and 60.2 inches (1530 mm) high, while the wheelbase is 102.3 inches (2600 mm). In other words, Volkswagen’s electric car for people is about 10 inches shorter and has a 3-inch smaller wheelbase than the new Chevrolet Bolt. It weighs around 3,333 lb (1,512 kg), making it 813 lb (369 kg) heavier than a base-spec Polo.
It was said: identity. The Polo has four doors and five seats, and Volkswagen insists it’s roomier inside than the gas model, thanks to a slightly longer wheelbase and the fact that the electric platform allows more room to manoeuvre.
Volkswagen has yet to reveal the new electric car in this latest batch of official images, but it’s clear that the production model will be very similar to the ID. The 2all concept will be unveiled in 2023. In fact, I.D. The Polo’s dimensions are almost identical to those of the show car. Design-wise, there’s a full-width rear light bar and a fairly traditional front fascia. The front doors have traditional handles, but the rear doors appear to have some sort of hidden handle – just like the concept.
We’ll find out more about the all-new Volkswagen ID. The Polo is getting closer to its official debut, but so far, the German automaker seems to have put all the right ingredients in place for a good car.
