The new Volkswagen ID Polo, the long-awaited sub-£22,000 electric hatchback, is "just the beginning" of a massive reinvention for the brand's EV line-up, according to its technology boss.
The new model is considered vital to help Volkswagen claim a share of the fast-growing electric B-segment and will take on rivals including the Renault 5 and Fiat Grande Panda. It should also help Volkswagen to further boost its EV uptake.
The ID Polo is Volkswagen's first model to encompass a new design language under the leadership of Andreas Mindt, which brings the brand's EVs much closer to their long-running petrol counterparts. It closely mirrors the ID 2all concept from 2023, which was created by Mindt and his team in just six weeks.
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