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Volkswagen Polo
Erase the VW ID.2 from your memory, as it's actually called the ID. Polo.
Volkswagen is at last bringing the two halves of its model lineups together, combining the all-electric tech of the ID range with the familiar badges of its mainstream cars, hence the name of the ID. Polo. It’s a smart looking car - very Polo-like, no surprises here - and has an exceptionally nice cabin, which sees (hurrah!) the return of some much-needed physical buttons and switches. Volkswagen boasts of Golf-sized cabin space, and the bigger battery variant has a range of up to 450km. Never mind that, though - we want the ID. Polo GTI...
Volkswagen Polo Tech Specs
Model featuredVolkswagen Polo
Official WLTP range between chargesup to 450km (tbc)
Battery details (usable capacity)lithium-ion LFP 37kWh, lithium-ion NMC 52kWh
Electric motor details85-166kW single-motor, front-wheel drive
Fastest recharging rate11kW on AC, 90-130kW on DC
Energy consumption
Maximum power output116-226hp
Maximum torque output
0-100km/h
Towing capability
Kerb weight

Last updated on March 5, 2026
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