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Volkswagen reveals the ID. Polo, a sub-$30k electric car for the masses with retro charm

Digital Trends·Rachit Agarwal·6 months ago
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The iconic Polo is going electric, and it's bringing a 454 km range and a surprisingly wallet-friendly starting price.

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The Volkswagen ID. Polo is now official, and it is a big deal. The Polo has been one of VW’s most beloved and iconic models, with over 20 million units sold, and it is now going fully electric . Developed in Wolfsburg, the ID. Polo starts at 24,995 euros in Germany, which is a reasonable entry point for a proper electric car.

Talking about the core specs , you get three power options: 85 kW, 99 kW, and 155 kW. The first two variants come with a 37 kWh battery and offer a range of up to 329 km. The top-end 155 kW version steps up to a 52 kWh battery and covers up to 454 km on a single charge.

All three models support DC fast charging , which takes the battery from 10 to 80% in about 23 to 24 minutes.

Is the ID. Polo’s design a fresh start or just an evolution of the original?

The new ID. Polo utilizes Volkswagen’s “Pure Positive design language”.…

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