Volkswagen launches the cheaper ID. Polo EV after securing 25,000 orders in weeks — SkimNews
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- Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID. Polo Trend with a 37 kWh LFP battery at 24,995 euros (~$29,000), delivering a 207-mile WLTP range and DC fast charging up to 90 kW (10–80% in roughly 23 minutes)
- VW launched the sub-€25K trim weeks after the larger 52 kWh ID. Polo (33,795 euros / ~$40,000 since late April) drew 25,000 orders, with the cheaper model aimed at commutes and city driving
- The ID. Polo ships in three power outputs — 85 kW (114 hp), 99 kW (133 hp), and 155 kW (208 hp) — and a 166 kW (223 hp) GTI hot hatch variant is set to go on sale this fall
- Volkswagen frames the ID. Polo as its answer to Chinese rivals BYD and Chery, which the source says are 'quickly stealing market share' in the German automaker's home market
- The base Trend trim comes standard with Side Assist, Lane Assist, a 10-inch Digital Cockpit, and a 13-inch Innovision infotainment screen, plus V2L capability that supplies up to 3.6 kW to external devices
- UK buyers get the ID. Polo Launch Edition from £25,555 (~$34,000) on July 30, with the Life model from £23,945 (~$32,000) on September 10; 52 kWh variants qualify for the £1,500 UK Government Electric Car Grant
- VW also opened orders this month for the ID. Cross, the electric counterpart to the T-Cross, starting at 27,995 euros (~$32,000) in Germany
Why it matters: Volkswagen is using the sub-€25K ID. Polo Trend to fight Chinese brands like BYD and Chery that are taking share in Europe, betting that hitting 25,000 orders on the 52 kWh model in weeks proves demand exists for an even cheaper EV built on the same platform.
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