Camo season is clearly ending early for Volkswagen’s smallest electric hatch. Fresh spy shots show the upcoming ID. Polo testing in winter conditions, while wearing so little disguise it might as well not have bothered at all.
The sides are totally clean, giving us a proper look at the proportions, surfacing, and that neat rear door handle tucked into the window frame near the C pillar. Up front and out back, there’s still a thin layer of visual misdirection, but not enough to hide the shape of the lower intakes or the basic bumper design. The electric supermini is close to the current combustion Polo, but clever packaging and a long 2,600 mm wheelbase mean more interior room.
Volkswagen says rear passengers get extra legroom, plus gains in headroom and cabin width. Inside, drivers get to enjoy real buttons, warm materials, and some slick retro gauge cluster graphics. Power comes from front-mounted motors in three flavors: 114 hp, 133 hp, and 208 hp.
Those setups exactly match those confirmed for the ID. Polo’s Skoda Epiq cousin, which rides on the same front-wheel drive MEB+ platform. The even hotter ID.
Polo GTI lands later with 223 hp. Entry versions use a 37 kWh battery with modest fast charging and city-friendly range, but a larger 52 kWh pack will give 280 miles between stops. However, it sounds like the big battery will be the only one available at launch, meaning the promised €25,000 starting price might not be a reality until very late 2026 or early 2027.
The ID. Polo's design is a great example of how electric vehicles can blend in with their combustion counterparts while still showcasing unique features. Volkswagen's focus on interior space and comfort is particularly noteworthy, as it sets the stage for a compelling package.
