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VW Pushes Back €25,000 ID. Polo Trim, Launches With Higher-Priced 155 kW Model

Volkswagen cites later availability of cheaper LFP batteries for delaying the headline entry version.

Overview

  • At the April 2026 order start, customers will only be able to configure the 155 kW ID. Polo with a 52 kWh NMC pack from PowerCo’s Salzgitter plant.
  • Volkswagen confirmed the €25,000 entry model will open for orders later, using a 37 kWh LFP battery sourced from external suppliers.
  • Dealer reports suggest the initially available model will be priced well above €25,000, with industry expectations pointing toward €30,000 or more.
  • VW says the gap to the lower-cost variant will be only a few weeks, while dealer estimates range from half to three quarters of a year.
  • First deliveries of the initially available versions are expected from late summer 2026, with VW arguing these trims will cover most demand despite the delay to the cheapest option.