16:48 29-04-2026

Volkswagen ID Polo brings the electric hatchback back to basics

Volkswagen is opening a new chapter with the ID Polo, an affordable electric hatchback designed to replace the classic Polo. The model arrives with a price below £22,000 and is aimed squarely at the mass market.

The car is based on the ID 2all concept and follows its design almost completely. Inside, the focus is on ease of use: physical buttons for climate control and volume return in place of touch-sensitive sliders. A 13-inch central display is paired with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. There is even a retro mode with graphics inspired by an old Golf — a rare touch in modern cars.

Despite its compact size, the cabin has become noticeably more spacious. A flat floor and new packaging bring comfort closer to Golf level. The boot offers 435 litres, a very strong figure for this class. The interior materials have also improved, with more soft-touch elements and recycled plastic.

This is Volkswagen’s attempt to restore confidence in its electric cars. The emphasis is not only on technology, but also on convenience in everyday use. That approach could prove crucial in the fight against the Renault 5 and Chinese models pushing hard into the budget segment.

The ID Polo is not just another new electric car; it is an attempt to make one genuinely practical and mainstream.