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Volkswagen Rebrands Small EV Line With ID. Polo, Unveils ID. Cross Concept at IAA

The shift uses familiar nameplates to anchor lower‑priced electric models built in Spain.

Overview

  • Volkswagen confirmed the ID. Polo name for the former ID.2all and set a €25,000 entry price.
  • A performance-focused ID. Polo GTI was announced as part of the lineup.
  • The ID. Cross Concept debuted as the electric successor to the T‑Cross with front‑wheel drive, 155 kW (211 CV) and an estimated range of up to about 420 km WLTP.
  • Production is assigned to Spain, with ID. Polo‑related models at Martorell and the T‑Cross successor at Landaben, with launches planned across 2025–2026.
  • Reports indicate the production ID. Cross targets a world premiere in summer 2026 and a price around €28,000–€30,000 as Volkswagen pushes more affordable compact EVs.