ID. Polo Is Coming: Volkswagen Turns A Legend Into An EV

Volkswagen is bringing a familiar name into its electric future, and that matters. The next small electric Volkswagen will carry the Polo badge, debuting as the ID. Polo. It is a simple idea with a big impact: take a name drivers already trust and attach it to a modern electric car designed for real life. The production model is planned to arrive in 2026, which also marks 50 years of the Polo nameplate, so the timing could not be better for fans who grew up with this car and want to stay in the family as they switch to electric.

What should you expect from an electric Polo? The clearest clues come from the ID. 2all concept that previews it. That show car promised front-wheel drive on Volkswagen’s compact electric platform, a punchy 166 kilowatts motor, and an estimated range of up to 450 kilometers on the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure. The brand also targeted a starting price of less than 25,000 euros, aiming to keep ownership approachable while delivering big-car usability in a small-car footprint. Those are concept targets, of course, but they tell you what the production ID. Polo is being built to achieve.

The Polo name carries a reputation for simplicity, safety, and day-to-day comfort, and Volkswagen says the electric version is meant to keep that character. Expect friendly design cues, straightforward controls, and the kind of practicality that just makes life easier—space that works for a weekly shop, tech that does not get in the way, and charging that fits a busy schedule. If you prefer a livelier personality, Volkswagen has also confirmed an ID. Polo GTI is on the way in 2026, promising a more dynamic flavor without losing the everyday charm.

If you are choosing your first electric car, the ID. Polo is shaping up to be the kind of “easy yes” that takes the stress out of going electric. It is familiar in name, modern in feel, and built to be attainable.