How the 2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo compares on acceleration

The Life manages 7.1 secs, putting it 114th of 189 electric cars on sale. The Volkswagen ID.3 above it manages 7.1 secs. The MINI Aceman below it manages 7.1 secs.

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1. 1

   Tesla Model S

   2021 Tri Motor All-Wheel Drive Plaid · 95 kWh AWD

   Price £110,980

   1.99secs

2. 2

   Tesla Roadster

   2017 Standard · 200 kWh AWD

   Price £189,000

   2.1secs

3. 3

   Porsche Taycan

   2025 Turbo GT with Weissach package · 97 kWh 789 PS AWD

   Price £189,065

   2.2secs

4. 4

   Tesla Model X

   2026 Plaid · Plaid

   Price —

   2.5secs

5. 5

   Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

   2025 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo · 97 kWh 775 PS AWD

   Price £165,265

   2.5secs

6. 6

   Lucid Air

   2020 Dream Edition · 113 kWh AWD

   Price £145,000

   2.5secs

7. 7

   Ferrari Luce

   2026 · 122 kWh

   Price —

   2.5secs

8. 8

   Audi RS e-tron GT performance

   2026 105 kWh 925 PS · 105 kWh 925 PS

   Price £166,475

   2.5secs

9. 9

   Porsche Cayenne Electric

   2026 Cayenne Turbo Electric · 113 kWh 857 PS

   Price £130,965

   2.5secs

10. 10

    DENZA Z9 GT

    2026 EV · EV three motor

    Price £105,000

    2.7secs

11. 11

    Lotus Emeya

    2026 900 SPORT · 900, 905 bhp

    Price —

    2.78secs

12. 12

    Tesla Model 3

    2026 Performance · Performance All-Wheel Drive

    Price £59,990

    2.9secs

13. 13

    Lotus Eletre

    2026 900 SPORT · 900, 905 bhp

    Price —

    2.95secs

14. 14

    Lotus Evija

    2019 Standard · Four motors, 2,039 PS

    Price —

    3secs

15. 15

    Hyundai IONIQ 6 N

    2026 · 84 kWh 650 PS AWD

    Price —

    3.2secs

16. 16

    MG Cyberster

    2026 GT · 77 kWh AWD

    Price £60,245

    3.2secs

17. 17

    MG IM5

    2026 100 Performance · 100 kWh AWD

    Price £48,995

    3.2secs

18. 18

    Polestar 5

    2026 Performance · Performance

    Price £104,900

    3.2secs

19. 19

    Tesla Model Y

    2026 Performance · Performance All-Wheel Drive

    Price £61,990

    3.3secs

20. 20

    Audi e-tron GT quattro

    2021 RS · 86 kWh AWD

    Price £110,950

    3.3secs

21. 21

    Porsche Macan Electric

    2026 Macan Turbo · 95 kWh 584 PS AWD

    Price £99,365

    3.3secs

22. 22

    Hyundai IONIQ 5 N

    2027 · 84 kWh 650 PS AWD

    Price —

    3.4secs

23. 23

    Audi S e-tron GT

    2026 105 kWh 680 PS · 105 kWh 680 PS

    Price £107,875

    3.4secs

24. 24

    Genesis GV60

    2026 Magma · Magma

    Price £75,915

    3.4secs

25. 25

    Kia EV6

    2022 GT · 77.4 kWh AWD

    Price £58,295

    3.5secs

26. 26

    MG IM6

    2026 100 Launch Edition · 100 kWh AWD

    Price £53,495

    3.5secs

27. 27

    Renault 5 Turbo 3E

    2027 · Twin in-wheel 555 hp

    Price —

    3.5secs

28. 28

    Volvo EX30

    2026 Twin Motor Performance · Twin Motor Performance

    Price £42,360

    3.6secs

29. 29

    Ford Mustang Mach-E

    2020 GT · 88 kWh AWD

    Price £67,225

    3.7secs

30. 30

    Smart #3

    2024 BRABUS · 66 kWh BRABUS

    Price £46,460

    3.7secs

31. 31

    Polestar 4 coupé

    2027 Business · Dual motor

    Price £63,750

    3.8secs

32. 32

    BYD Seal

    2026 Excellence AWD · 82.5 kWh AWD

    Price £48,730

    3.8secs

33. 33

    Smart #5

    2025 BRABUS · 100 kWh BRABUS

    Price £51,800

    3.8secs

34. 34

    MG MG4 EV

    2026 XPOWER · 64 kWh XPOWER

    Price £33,995

    3.8secs

35. 35

    BMW i4

    2020 M50 · 80 kWh AWD

    Price £63,905

    3.9secs

36. 36

    BYD ATTO 3 EVO

    2026 Excellence · 74.8 kWh AWD

    Price £42,730

    3.9secs

37. 37

    Alpine A390

    2026 GT · 89 kWh

    Price £61,390

    3.9secs

38. 38

    Smart #1

    2025 BRABUS · 66 kWh BRABUS

    Price £44,960

    3.9secs

39. 39

    Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

    2026 100 kWh quattro 550 PS · 100 kWh quattro 550 PS

    Price £92,350

    3.9secs

40. 40

    Audi S6 Avant e-tron

    2026 100 kWh quattro 550 PS · 100 kWh quattro 550 PS

    Price £94,150

    3.9secs

41. 41

    Polestar 3

    2026 Performance · Performance

    Price £92,040

    3.9secs

42. 42

    Volvo EX60

    2027 Twin Motor Performance · Twin Motor Performance

    Price £64,860

    3.9secs

43. 43

    Polestar 2

    2026 Long range Dual motor, Performance pack · Long range Dual motor, Performance pack

    Price £58,210

    4secs

44. 44

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric

    2026 C 400 4MATIC · C 400 4MATIC

    Price —

    4secs

45. 45

    Volvo ES90

    2026 Twin Motor Performance · Twin Motor Performance

    Price £86,060

    4secs

46. 46

    Maserati Grecale Folgore

    2026

    Price —

    4.1secs

47. 47

    Rolls-Royce Spectre

    2026 Black Badge Spectre Series II · Black Badge Spectre Series II

    Price —

    4.1secs

48. 48

    XPENG G6

    2026 Performance · Performance

    Price —

    4.1secs

49. 49

    Volvo EX90

    2026 Twin Motor Performance · Twin Motor Performance

    Price £98,160

    4.2secs

50. 50

    Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron

    2026 100 kWh quattro 517 PS · 100 kWh quattro 517 PS

    Price £89,400

    4.3secs

51. 51

    Mercedes-Benz GLC

    2026 400 4MATIC Sport · GLC 400 4MATIC

    Price £60,350

    4.3secs

52. 52

    Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron

    2026 100 kWh quattro 489 PS · 100 kWh quattro 489 PS

    Price £86,900

    4.4secs

53. 53

    Genesis Electrified GV70

    2026 Dynamic · 84 kWh AWD

    Price £71,615

    4.4secs

54. 54

    Lexus RZ

    2026 F Sport · 77 kWh 550e F Sport

    Price £67,795

    4.4secs

55. 55

    BYD SEALION 7

    2025 Design AWD · 82.5 kWh AWD

    Price £52,025

    4.5secs

56. 56

    Toyota bZ4X Touring

    2026 Excel · 74.7 kWh AWD

    Price £51,695

    4.5secs

57. 57

    Audi SQ8 e-tron

    2023 Black Edition · SQ8 e-tron 503 PS

    Price £97,500

    4.5secs

58. 58

    Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron

    2023 Black Edition · SQ8 e-tron 503 PS

    Price £100,000

    4.5secs

59. 59

    BMW iX

    2021 xDrive50 · 105.2 kWh AWD

    Price £91,905

    4.6secs

60. 60

    Kia EV9

    2025 GT · 99.8 kWh GT

    Price £82,185

    4.6secs

61. 61

    BMW iX5

    2027 60 xDrive · 60 xDrive

    Price —

    4.6secs

62. 62

    Volvo EX40

    2026 Twin Motor Performance · Twin Motor Performance

    Price £52,810

    4.6secs

63. 63

    Volvo C40 Recharge

    2021 Standard · 78 kWh AWD

    Price £57,400

    4.7secs

64. 64

    BMW i3

    2026 50 xDrive · 50 xDrive

    Price £53,005

    4.7secs

65. 65

    Volvo EC40

    2026 Twin Motor · Twin Motor

    Price £50,860

    4.7secs

66. 66

    BMW iX3

    2026 50 xDrive · 50 xDrive

    Price £58,755

    4.9secs

67. 67

    Volvo XC40 Recharge

    2019 R-Dynamic · 75 kWh AWD

    Price £49,950

    4.9secs

68. 68

    Jeep Compass Electric

    2026 Overland · 103 kWh 375 hp AWD

    Price £47,900

    4.9secs

69. 69

    Nissan Ariya

    2020 e-4ORCE Performance (87kWh) · 87 kWh AWD

    Price £58,440

    5.1secs

70. 70

    Hyundai IONIQ 5

    2023 Namsan Edition · 77.4 kWh AWD

    Price £56,400

    5.1secs

71. 71

    MG MGS6 EV

    2026 Trophy Dual Motor · 77 kWh AWD

    Price £43,995

    5.1secs

72. 72

    Genesis Electrified G80

    2026 Dynamic · 97.5 kWh AWD

    Price £76,515

    5.1secs

73. 73

    Toyota bZ4X

    2026 Excel AWD · 73.1 kWh AWD

    Price £51,545

    5.1secs

74. 74

    Hyundai IONIQ 9

    2027 Calligraphy · 110 kWh 427 PS AWD Performance

    Price £77,720

    5.2secs

75. 75

    Mercedes-Benz GLA Electric

    2026 GLA 350 4MATIC electric · GLA 350 4MATIC electric

    Price —

    5.4secs

76. 76

    Audi Q4 e-tron

    2024 55 e-tron quattro · 55 e-tron quattro 250 kW

    Price —

    5.4secs

77. 77

    Volkswagen ID.7

    2026 GTX · 86 kWh 340 PS GTX

    Price £61,980

    5.4secs

78. 78

    Byton M-Byte

    2019 95kWh 4WD · 95 kWh AWD

    Price £60,000

    5.5secs

79. 79

    Changan Deepal S05

    2026 AWD Max · 68.8 kWh AWD

    Price £39,990

    5.5secs

80. 80

    Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer

    2026 GTX · 86 kWh 340 PS GTX

    Price £62,670

    5.5secs

81. 81

    Peugeot E-208 GTi

    2026 · 51 kWh 281 PS

    Price £34,995

    5.5secs

82. 82

    MINI Countryman Electric

    2026 Countryman SE ALL4 · 65 kWh

    Price —

    5.6secs

83. 83

    BMW iX2

    2026 xDrive30 · xDrive30

    Price —

    5.6secs

84. 84

    Audi Q8 e-tron

    2023 Black Edition · 55 e-tron quattro 408 PS

    Price £85,150

    5.6secs

85. 85

    Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

    2023 Black Edition · 55 e-tron quattro 408 PS

    Price £87,650

    5.6secs

86. 86

    Audi e-tron Sportback

    2020 55 quattro · 86.5 kWh AWD

    Price £79,900

    5.7secs

87. 87

    Abarth 600e

    2026 Competizione · 54 kWh 280 hp

    Price £36,495

    5.85secs

88. 88

    Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica

    2026 Elettrica 280 Veloce · Elettrica 280 Veloce

    Price £42,400

    5.9secs

89. 89

    Audi Q6 SUV e-tron

    2026 100 kWh quattro 388 PS · 100 kWh quattro 388 PS

    Price £60,565

    5.9secs

90. 90

    Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron

    2026 100 kWh quattro 388 PS · 100 kWh quattro 388 PS

    Price £63,065

    5.9secs

91. 91

    XPENG X9

    2026 AWD · AWD

    Price —

    5.9secs

92. 92

    Mercedes-Benz EQA

    2021 350 4MATIC · 66.5 kWh AWD

    Price £49,995

    6secs

93. 93

    Volkswagen ID. Buzz

    2026 GTX · 79 kWh 340 PS GTX

    Price —

    6.1secs

94. 94

    Vauxhall Grandland Electric

    2026 Design AWD · 73 kWh AWD

    Price —

    6.1secs

95. 95

    Volkswagen ID.4

    2021 GTX · 77 kWh AWD

    Price £48,510

    6.2secs

96. 96

    Škoda Enyaq

    2020 vRS · 77 kWh AWD

    Price £40,000

    6.2secs

97. 97

    Mercedes-Benz EQS

    2021 450+ · 107.8 kWh RWD

    Price £99,995

    6.2secs

98. 98

    Mercedes-Benz EQB

    2021 300 4MATIC · 66.5 kWh AWD

    Price £52,145

    6.2secs

99. 99

    MG MGS5 EV

    2026 SE Long Range · 64 kWh

    Price £31,495

    6.3secs

100. 100

     Alpine A290

     2026 GT + · 220 hp

     Price £30,245

     6.4secs

101. 101

     Ford Explorer

     2026 Style Extended Range · Extended Range RWD

     Price £35,485

     6.4secs

102. 102

     CUPRA Born

     2019 58kWh+ · 58 kWh RWD

     Price £34,000

     6.6secs

103. 103

     MINI Cooper Electric

     2026 Cooper SE · 49.2 kWh

     Price —

     6.7secs

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     Mercedes-Benz CLA

     2026 250+ AMG Line Edition · CLA 250+ with EQ Technology

     Price £49,375

     6.7secs

105. 105

     Leapmotor B05

     2026 · 67.1 kWh

     Price £28,995

     6.7secs

106. 106

     Škoda Peaq

     2026 SportLine · 90x

     Price £58,280

     6.8secs

107. 107

     CUPRA Raval

     2026 VZ · 52 kWh 225 PS

     Price £33,495

     6.8secs

108. 108

     BMW i3

     2018 s 120Ah · 37.9 kWh RWD

     Price £34,805

     6.9secs

109. 109

     Subaru Solterra

     2023 Limited · 71.4 kWh dual motor

     Price £52,505

     6.9secs

110. 110

     Geely EX5

     2026 Pro · 60 kWh

     Price £33,990

     6.9secs

111. 111

     BYD Dolphin

     2025 Comfort · 60.4 kWh

     Price £30,230

     7secs

112. 112

     Abarth 500e

     2026 Convertible · 155 hp

     Price £27,245

     7secs

113. 113

     Volkswagen ID.3

     2026 Life · 79 kWh 231 PS

     Price £35,495

     7.1secs

114. 114

     Volkswagen ID. Polo

     2026 Life · 52 kWh 211 PS

     Price £26,830

     7.1secs

115. 115

     MINI Aceman

     2026 SE · 49.2 kWh

     Price —

     7.1secs

116. 116

     Škoda Epiq

     2026 Edition 40 · Epiq 40

     Price £27,700

     7.1secs

117. 117

     MG 5 EV

     2021 Long Range · 61.1 kWh FWD

     Price £26,495

     7.3secs

118. 118

     AION UT

     2026 Standard · 60 kWh

     Price £28,950

     7.3secs

119. 119

     Toyota C-HR+

     2026 Design · 77 kWh FWD

     Price £35,495

     7.3secs

120. 120

     Suzuki e Vitara

     2026 Motion · 61 kWh ALLGRIP-e

     Price £31,249

     7.4secs

121. 121

     Lexus UX 300e

     2021 Standard · 52 kWh FWD

     Price £43,900

     7.5secs

122. 122

     Kia EV4

     2026 Air · 58.3 kWh Standard Range

     Price £30,995

     7.5secs

123. 123

     Renault Megane E-Tech

     2025 iconic esprit Alpine · Megane EV60 220 hp

     Price £35,495

     7.5secs

124. 124

     Kia EV3

     2025 Air · 58.3 kWh

     Price £32,995

     7.5secs

125. 125

     Leapmotor C10

     2026 · 69.9 kWh

     Price £32,750

     7.5secs

126. 126

     Hyundai Kona Electric

     2020 2020 64kWh · 64 kWh FWD

     Price £32,550

     7.6secs

127. 127

     Vauxhall Corsa Electric

     2020 Standard · 47 kWh FWD

     Price £26,640

     7.6secs

128. 128

     Nissan LEAF

     2026 75 kWh · 75 kWh

     Price £32,249

     7.6secs

129. 129

     Honda e:Ny1

     2023 Advance · 68.8 kWh

     Price —

     7.6secs

130. 130

     Changan Deepal S07

     2026 · 80 kWh RWD

     Price £39,990

     7.6secs

131. 131

     JAECOO E5

     2026 Luxury · 60.9 kWh

     Price £30,505

     7.7secs

132. 132

     Kia e-Niro

     2020 '3' · 64 kWh FWD

     Price £37,100

     7.8secs

133. 133

     Kia Niro EV

     2022 2 · 64.8 kWh 201 bhp

     Price £34,995

     7.8secs

134. 134

     Renault 5 E-Tech

     2025 iconic five+ · EV52 150 hp comfort range

     Price £25,945

     7.9secs

135. 135

     LEPAS L6 EV

     2026 Elevate · 65 kWh 217 PS

     Price —

     7.9secs

136. 136

     Kia EV4 Fastback

     2026 GT-Line · 81.4 kWh Long Range

     Price £40,895

     7.9secs

137. 137

     BYD ATTO 2

     2025 Boost · 51.1 kWh

     Price £30,875

     7.9secs

138. 138

     Mazda 6e

     2026 Takumi · 78 kWh

     Price £38,995

     7.9secs

139. 139

     Mazda CX-6e

     2026 · 78 kWh

     Price —

     7.9secs

140. 140

     Renault Scenic E-Tech

     2026 iconic esprit Alpine · Scenic 220 hp long range

     Price £38,245

     7.9secs

141. 141

     AION V

     2026 Standard · 75 kWh

     Price £36,450

     7.9secs

142. 142

     Nissan MICRA

     2025 Advance · 52 kWh

     Price £23,245

     8secs

143. 143

     Ford Puma Gen-E

     2027 Black Edition · 46.8 kWh

     Price £28,245

     8secs

144. 144

     Ford Capri

     2026 Style · Standard Range

     Price £33,985

     8secs

145. 145

     Lexus ES 350e

     2026 Premium 19in · 72 kWh 350e

     Price £59,345

     8secs

146. 146

     Peugeot E-208

     2026 Allure · Electric 50 kWh 136

     Price £24,995

     8.1secs

147. 147

     Vauxhall Mokka-e

     2020 Standard · 45 kWh FWD

     Price £30,840

     8.1secs

148. 148

     KGM Torres EVX

     2026 K30 · Torres EVX

     Price £36,995

     8.1secs

149. 149

     MG ZS EV

     2021 Standard · 44.5 kWh FWD

     Price £22,495

     8.2secs

150. 150

     Renault 4 E-Tech

     2026 evolution+ · 4 E-Tech 150 hp comfort range

     Price £23,445

     8.2secs

151. 151

     Honda e

     2020 Advance · 35.5 kWh 113 kW

     Price £29,160

     8.3secs

152. 152

     Kia EV5

     2026 Air · 81.4 kWh 214 bhp

     Price £39,295

     8.4secs

153. 153

     Peugeot E-2008

     2023 Standard · 47.5 kWh FWD

     Price £30,730

     8.5secs

154. 154

     BMW iX1

     2026 M Sport · eDrive20

     Price £38,065

     8.6secs

155. 155

     DS Automobiles 3 E-Tense

     2020 Standard · 47 kWh FWD

     Price £31,500

     8.7secs

156. 156

     Toyota Urban Cruiser

     2026 Design · 61 kWh FWD

     Price £33,495

     8.7secs

157. 157

     Hyundai IONIQ 3

     2027 Advance · 42 kWh 147 PS

     Price £22,245

     8.8secs

158. 158

     Citroën ë-C5 Aircross

     2026 MAX · 97 kWh Long Range

     Price £43,985

     8.8secs

159. 159

     Fiat 500e

     2020 La Prima · 37.3 kWh FWD

     Price —

     9secs

160. 160

     Fiat 600e

     2026 Icon · 54 kWh

     Price £26,495

     9secs

161. 161

     Toyota Hilux Electric

     2026 Icon · 59.2 kWh AWD

     Price £52,845

     9secs

162. 162

     BYD Dolphin Surf

     2025 Comfort · 43.2 kWh 156 PS

     Price £23,950

     9.1secs

163. 163

     Vauxhall Astra Electric

     2024 Design · 54 kWh 156 PS

     Price £34,945

     9.3secs

164. 164

     Renault ZOE

     2020 GT Line · R135 100 kW

     Price £30,995

     9.5secs

165. 165

     Kia EV2

     2026 Air · 61.0 kWh

     Price £24,245

     9.5secs

166. 166

     Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric

     2024 Design · 54 kWh 156 PS

     Price £36,145

     9.5secs

167. 167

     Dacia Spring

     2025 Extreme · Electric 100

     Price £12,990

     9.6secs

168. 168

     Jeep Avenger Electric

     2026 e-Altitude · 54 kWh 156 hp

     Price £32,099

     9.6secs

169. 169

     Mazda MX-30

     2021 First Edition · 32 kWh FWD

     Price £27,995

     9.7secs

170. 170

     Citroën ë-C4

     2020 Standard · 45 kWh FWD

     Price £30,895

     9.7secs

171. 171

     Hyundai IONIQ Electric

     2019 Premium · 38.3 kWh FWD

     Price £29,450

     9.9secs

172. 172

     Honda Super-N

     2026 · 29.6 kWh

     Price £18,995

     10secs

173. 173

     Citroën ë-C3

     2026 MAX · 44 kWh Standard Range

     Price £22,295

     10.4secs

174. 174

     Hyundai INSTER

     2025 01 · 49 kWh Long Range

     Price £25,305

     10.6secs

175. 175

     Kia PV5 Passenger

     2027 Elite 7-seat · 71.2 kWh Long Range

     Price £41,975

     10.6secs

176. 176

     Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life

     2020 Medium · 50 kWh FWD

     Price £31,610

     11.2secs

177. 177

     Peugeot e-Rifter

     2021 Long · 50 kWh FWD

     Price £32,375

     11.2secs

178. 178

     Toyota Proace City Verso Electric

     2026 Design, five seats · 50 kWh

     Price £35,095

     11.2secs

179. 179

     Fiat Grande Panda Electric

     2026 Icon · Electric 44 kWh 113 hp

     Price £21,995

     11.5secs

180. 180

     Geely EX2

     2026 Max · 47 kWh

     Price £23,490

     11.5secs

181. 181

     Smart EQ fortwo

     2020 coupe · 16.7 kWh RWD

     Price £17,350

     11.6secs

182. 182

     Smart EQ fortwo cabrio

     2020 Standard · 16.7 kWh RWD

     Price £20,920

     11.9secs

183. 183

     Toyota Proace Verso Electric

     2026 Design · 75 kWh

     Price £49,395

     11.9secs

184. 184

     Mercedes-Benz EQV

     2019 300 · 90 kWh FWD

     Price £70,665

     12.1secs

185. 185

     Renault Twingo E-Tech

     2026 evolution · Twingo 60 kW

     Price —

     12.1secs

186. 186

     Smart EQ forfour

     2020 coupe · 16.7 kWh RWD

     Price £17,785

     12.7secs

187. 187

     Leapmotor T03

     2026 · 37.3 kWh

     Price £12,995

     12.7secs

188. 188

     Vauxhall Frontera Electric

     2026 Design 44 kWh · 44 kWh

     Price £22,495

     12.8secs

189. 189

     Peugeot e-TRAVELLER

     2020 Long · 46 kWh FWD

     Price £49,905

     13.1secs