Overview

• Volkswagen said its ID electric range will begin using established model names from 2026, starting with the ID. Polo, which replaces the ID.2all concept.
• Company chief Thomas Schäfer framed the change as a response to strong customer recognition of names like Polo, while combustion models continue under existing badges.
• The ID. Polo will be produced at Seat’s Martorell plant on the MEB Entry platform shared with Cupra Raval and Skoda Epiq, with market launch planned for 2026.
• A performance variant, the ID. Polo GTI, has been confirmed by sales chief Martin Sander for production in 2026.
• Volkswagen will show an ID. CROSS Concept at IAA Mobility, with a series ID. Cross targeted for late 2026, and design chief Andreas Mind has teased a smaller B‑SUV that reports suggest could be built in Pamplona and priced around €27,000–€30,000.