Overview

• VW previewed lightly camouflaged ID. Polo models at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, with a full world premiere slated for May 2026 and market launch in autumn 2026.
• An entry price around or below €25,000 is targeted for the small electric car, positioning it as VW’s new gateway EV.
• VW confirmed a sport variant called ID. Polo GTI for 2026, reviving the GTI badge for its electric lineup, with final performance figures yet to be published.
• The model is based on the MEB Small/MEB+ architecture and will be built in Spain alongside Škoda and Cupra sister vehicles, with an SUV offshoot (ID. Cross) planned for late 2026.
• VW says more legacy names will follow in future model generations, with models like ID.3 and ID.7 expected to adopt Golf and Passat badges as specifications for the ID. Polo remain pending, including battery and range details.