Launching in the Near Future, ID.Polo Is a New Milestone for Volkswagen's Cheap Electrification

VW ID.Polo.(Photo: Volkswagen Newsroom)

JAKARTA - Volkswagen is preparing to enter a major step in its electrification strategy by planning to launch the ID.2 which will be available in a production version with the new name ID.Polo.

Now the German automotive giant is starting to show details of the car even though it is still covered with camouflage. In fact, it is currently undergoing the last test distance in various regions around the world with the goal of achieving the highest quality and perfection in detail, as well as refining driving characteristics.

Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer said the ID. Polo marks the start of a new generation of Volkswagen with fresh design, intuitive operation, top quality, and characteristics.

"With prices starting from 25,000 euros (equivalent to Rp. 488 million), we make electric mobility accessible to many people in Europe. This is just the beginning and in 2026 we will launch six new electric models," he said, quoted from the official website, Tuesday, December 16.

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On its debut in spring 2026, the ID. Polo will be available in three power options, 85 kW (116 PS), 99 kW (135 PS), and 155 kW (211 PS). The sporty ID. Polo GTI with 166 kW (226 PS) will follow later in the same year.

The 85 kW and 99 kW versions will be equipped with a standard 37 kWh LFP battery, while the 155 kW and 166 kW versions will be powered by a 52 kWh NMC battery that allows for a range of up to 450 km.

The VW ID. Polo has a newly developed front-wheel drive. This system is based on the Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB+) that has been further developed. This completely new and highly efficient electric drive reduces complexity, the number of components, and weight.

In addition, the electric front-wheel drive offers clear space advantages. The main module includes Volkswagen's latest generation of highly efficient electric motors, called APP 290.

The ID. Polo has a length of 4,053 mm, a width of 1,816 mm, and a height of 1,530 mm. The wheelbase measures 2,600 mm. Although its size is more or less comparable to the classic Polo, the electric ID. Polo offers clear space advantages thanks to the compact drive module.