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Volkswagen reveals the new electric ID. Polo GTI
The wait is over - Volkswagen finally revealed its first-ever electric GTI at the Nürburgring 24 Hours event. The German automaker wants to prove that electric cars can still carry a classic hot hatch character. The new model is named the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI, and it brings a legendary 50-year-old performance badge into the modern era of EVs. Unfortunately, drivers in North America will not get to experience this vehicle, as the company decided to keep the electric Polo out of that market entirely.
Even though the car bears the Polo name, its actual size tells a different story. The vehicle uses a dedicated electric platform that creates a 2,599 mm wheelbase - that's only 37 mm shorter than the larger, gasoline-powered Golf GTI. Because the electric architecture places heavy components under the floor, the car offers a surprisingly large 441 l trunk - 60 liters more cargo space than the larger Golf.
On the outside, the production model looks almost identical to the concept version we first saw back in 2023. Volkswagen designers added a full-width red stripe across the front end, a 3D GTI badge, and a honeycomb lower air intake. The rear features a split spoiler, a chunky black diffuser, and illuminated graphics.
Buyers can choose from six exterior colors: Tornado Red, Candy White, Oyster Silver, Celestial Blue, Magnetic Grey, and Grenadilla Black. The production version does drop the black plastic wheel arch trims from the concept, though it keeps the wider side mirrors.
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The wait is over - Volkswagen finally revealed its first-ever electric GTI at the Nürburgring 24 Hours event. The German automaker wants to prove that electric cars can still carry a classic hot hatch character. The new model is named the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI, and it brings a legendary 50-year-old performance badge into the modern era of EVs. Unfortunately, drivers in North America will not get to experience this vehicle, as the company decided to keep the electric Polo out of that market entirely.
Even though the car bears the Polo name, its actual size tells a different story. The vehicle uses a dedicated electric platform that creates a 2,599 mm wheelbase - that's only 37 mm shorter than the larger, gasoline-powered Golf GTI. Because the electric architecture places heavy components under the floor, the car offers a surprisingly large 441 l trunk - 60 liters more cargo space than the larger Golf.
On the outside, the production model looks almost identical to the concept version we first saw back in 2023. Volkswagen designers added a full-width red stripe across the front end, a 3D GTI badge, and a honeycomb lower air intake. The rear features a split spoiler, a chunky black diffuser, and illuminated graphics.
Buyers can choose from six exterior colors: Tornado Red, Candy White, Oyster Silver, Celestial Blue, Magnetic Grey, and Grenadilla Black. The production version does drop the black plastic wheel arch trims from the concept, though it keeps the wider side mirrors.
Volkswagen reveals the new electric ID. Polo GTI
The new electric Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI brings historic hot hatch styling and impressive driving range to the EV market, though buyers in North America will miss out on the fun.
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100-per-cent electric, 100-per-cent GTI: Volkswagen presents the all-new electic ID. Polo GTI (ID. Polo GTI - Near-production concept vehicle. The model is not yet available for sale. Preliminary forecast values: Combined power consumption 16.4-14.4
The GTI for a new era: 50 years after the debut of the first GTI, Volkswagen is now presenting the first all-electric model with the world-famous badge – the completely newly developed ID. Polo GTI with an output of 166 kW (226 PS). It is a powerful and highly agile compact sports car that...
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Volkswagen kicks off production of ID. Polo and Cupra Raval in Spain
At the Martorell factory in Spain, the first production models of the Volkswagen ID. Polo and the Cupra Raval have officially rolled off the assembly line. The arrival of the Electric Urban Car Family, an initiative by the Volkswagen Group designed to deliver smaller electric cars to a broader global audience, is an important milestone for the company. By using shared manufacturing infrastructure and engineering resources, VW will compete directly against lower-cost international rivals entering the European continent.
Affordable hatchbacks have always been the backbone of the European auto market. The new VW ID. Polo celebrates the transition of a historically successful gasoline-powered nameplate into the modern electric era. Meanwhile, the Cupra Raval introduces a sportier, more stylized design language intended to capture the interest of younger drivers looking for subcompact EVs with unique looks.
Financially, both EVs target a very competitive price bracket. The entry-level Volkswagen ID. Polo has a starting price of €24,995. Buyers interested in the more aggressive styling of the Cupra Raval will see a starting price of €26,000. These price points are intentionally lower than previous generations of EVs from the VW Group, reflecting a major manufacturing effort to decrease battery and development expenses.
The foundation for the new electric hatchbacks is the shared MEB+ platform, a highly modular architecture optimized for front-wheel-drive urban vehicles. By using a single corporate platform across multiple vehicle brands, the company managed to reduce industrial complexity and generate roughly €600 million in overall development savings. The shared technology allowed engineers to maintain distinct exterior body panels and brand identities while keeping the mechanical components underneath identical.
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At the Martorell factory in Spain, the first production models of the Volkswagen ID. Polo and the Cupra Raval have officially rolled off the assembly line. The arrival of the Electric Urban Car Family, an initiative by the Volkswagen Group designed to deliver smaller electric cars to a broader global audience, is an important milestone for the company. By using shared manufacturing infrastructure and engineering resources, VW will compete directly against lower-cost international rivals entering the European continent.
Affordable hatchbacks have always been the backbone of the European auto market. The new VW ID. Polo celebrates the transition of a historically successful gasoline-powered nameplate into the modern electric era. Meanwhile, the Cupra Raval introduces a sportier, more stylized design language intended to capture the interest of younger drivers looking for subcompact EVs with unique looks.
Financially, both EVs target a very competitive price bracket. The entry-level Volkswagen ID. Polo has a starting price of €24,995. Buyers interested in the more aggressive styling of the Cupra Raval will see a starting price of €26,000. These price points are intentionally lower than previous generations of EVs from the VW Group, reflecting a major manufacturing effort to decrease battery and development expenses.
The foundation for the new electric hatchbacks is the shared MEB+ platform, a highly modular architecture optimized for front-wheel-drive urban vehicles. By using a single corporate platform across multiple vehicle brands, the company managed to reduce industrial complexity and generate roughly €600 million in overall development savings. The shared technology allowed engineers to maintain distinct exterior body panels and brand identities while keeping the mechanical components underneath identical.
Volkswagen kicks off production of ID. Polo and Cupra Raval in Spain
The Volkswagen Group has started production of the Volkswagen ID. Polo and Cupra Raval electric cars in Spain, introducing a new wave of affordable, compact EVs built on a shared cost-saving platform.
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SEAT & CUPRA plant in Martorell starts production of CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo (ID. Polo (155 kW) - Combined power consumption 14.6-13.3 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.) , leading a new era of mobility in Europe
The SEAT & CUPRA plant in Martorell starts production of the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo (ID. Polo (155 kW) - Combined power consumption 14.6-13.3 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.) , leading a new era for mobility as it is ready to electrify Europe from Spain. The...
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