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Volkswagen Polo
The VW ID. Polo is very cheap at one end of the scale, and GTI-flavoured at the other.
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 a nice cabin, which sees 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 455km. Never mind that, though - we want the ID. Polo GTI...
Volkswagen Polo Tech Specs
Model featuredVolkswagen Polo
Official WLTP range between chargesup to 455km
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, 90-105kW on DC
Energy consumption
Maximum power output115-226hp
Maximum torque output
0-100km/h6.8 seconds for GTI
Towing capability
Kerb weight

Last updated on June 3, 2026
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