Volkswagen ID. Polo
Volkswagen's electric supermini, and the first front wheel drive ID car, with a 441 litre boot.
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2027 model year
2026 model year
Life
37 kWh 116 PS
£22,445
inc. £1,500 grantLife
37 kWh 135 PS
£23,555
inc. £1,500 grantLife Launch Edition
37 kWh 135 PS
£24,055
inc. £1,500 grantLife
52 kWh 211 PS
£26,830
inc. £1,500 grantLife Launch Edition
52 kWh 211 PS
£27,330
inc. £1,500 grantStyle
37 kWh 135 PS
£26,970
inc. £1,500 grantStyle
52 kWh 211 PS
£30,245
inc. £1,500 grantStyle Launch Edition
52 kWh 211 PS
£31,495
inc. £1,500 grantHow the versions compare
| Figures | Life 37 kWh 116 PS | Life 37 kWh 135 PS | Life Launch Edition 37 kWh 135 PS | Life 52 kWh 211 PS | Life Launch Edition 52 kWh 211 PS | Style 37 kWh 135 PS | Style 52 kWh 211 PS | Style Launch Edition 52 kWh 211 PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 37 kWh | 37 kWh | 37 kWh | 52 kWh (best) | 52 kWh (best) | 37 kWh | 52 kWh (best) | 52 kWh (best) |
| Range | 203 miles | 206 miles | 206 miles | 281 miles (best) | 281 miles (best) | 206 miles | 281 miles (best) | 281 miles (best) |
| Efficiency | 4.5 mi/kWh | 4.57 mi/kWh | 4.57 mi/kWh | 4.67 mi/kWh (best) | 4.67 mi/kWh (best) | 4.57 mi/kWh | 4.67 mi/kWh (best) | 4.67 mi/kWh (best) |
| Horsepower | 116 hp | 135 hp | 135 hp | 211 hp (best) | 211 hp (best) | 135 hp | 211 hp (best) | 211 hp (best) |
| Acceleration | 10.6 secs | 9.5 secs | 9.5 secs | 7.1 secs (best) | 7.1 secs (best) | 9.5 secs | 7.1 secs (best) | 7.1 secs (best) |
| Top speed | 99 mph | |||||||
| Max fast charge power | 90 kW | 90 kW | 90 kW | 105 kW (best) | 105 kW (best) | 90 kW | 105 kW (best) | 105 kW (best) |
| 10 to 80% charge time | 23 mins (best) | 23 mins (best) | 23 mins (best) | 24 mins | 24 mins | 23 mins (best) | 24 mins | 24 mins |
| AC charge power | 11 kW | |||||||
| Boot volume | 441 litres | |||||||
| Towing capacity | 1,200 kg | |||||||
| Weight | 1,569 kg (best) | 1,575 kg | 1,575 kg | 1,576 kg | 1,576 kg | 1,575 kg | 1,576 kg | 1,576 kg |
What the trims give you
| Equipment | Life £22,445 | Life Launch Edition £24,055 | Style £26,970 | Style Launch Edition £31,495 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 kW AC charging | Standard | |||
| Mode 3 charging cable, 16 A | Standard | |||
| Vehicle-to-Load through the PowerSocket adapter | Optional on all | |||
| Towing bracket | Optional on all | |||
| Heat pump | Optional on all | |||
| Heated front seats | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Two-zone Air Care Climatronic air conditioning | £ Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless phone charging | Standard | |||
| Keyless Access with contactless locking | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard |
| Panoramic glass roof | £ Optional | £ Optional | £ Optional | Standard |
| Front seats with massage function | Not available | Not available | £ Optional | Standard |
| Rear privacy glass | ? Not known | ? Not known | ? Not known | Standard |
| Luggage compartment floor adjustable to two heights | Standard | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | |||
| Front and rear parking sensors | Standard | |||
| Rear view camera | Standard | |||
| Area View 360-degree camera | Not available | Not available | Not available | Standard |
| Park Assist Pro | Not available | Not available | Not available | Standard |
| Connected Travel Assist | Not available | Not available | Not available | Standard |
| Side Assist lane change warning with rear traffic alert | Standard | |||
| Front Assist emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring | Standard | |||
| Dynamic Road Sign Display | Standard | |||
| Driver attention and drowsiness monitor with interior camera | Standard | |||
| IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard |
| LED tail light clusters with dynamic indicators | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Volkswagen logos, front and rear | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard |
| Automatically dimming interior mirror | Standard | |||
| 13-inch infotainment display | Standard | |||
| App-Connect smartphone mirroring | Standard | |||
| Navigation system | Optional on all | |||
| IDA voice assistant | Standard | |||
| Harman Kardon sound system, 425 watts | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard |
| DAB+ digital radio | Standard | |||
standard · £ cost option · — not available · ? not known
Prices and specifications correct as of 26 October 2026. Source: Volkswagen UK ID. Polo dimensions page, the world premiere release of 29 April 2026 and the international media drive release.
