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Volkswagen Rebrands ID.2all as ID. Polo and Debuts ID. Cross Concept at IAA 2025

The shift anchors a four-model push into accessible small EVs built in Spain to reinforce pricing power in Europe.

Overview

  • Volkswagen confirmed the ID. Polo as its new entry electric hatch with a starting price around €25,000 and market arrival planned for the first half of 2026.
  • An ID. Polo GTI performance variant was announced, with the sporty version set to follow the initial ID. Polo launch.
  • Volkswagen showed the ID. Cross Concept as a preview of the electric T‑Cross, citing front‑wheel drive on MEB+, a 155 kW (211 CV) motor and a targeted WLTP range of up to 420 km.
  • Production has been allocated to Spain, with the ID. Polo slated for Martorell and the ID. Cross for Volkswagen Navarra in Landaben alongside sister models to boost scale.
  • VW outlined four entry‑segment EVs due between 2026 and 2027—ID. Polo, ID. Polo GTI, ID. Cross and the smaller ID. Every1—and said it is adopting familiar model names under the ID. banner to strengthen customer recognition.