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Volkswagen details ID.Polo mass-market EV: €25,000 base, MEB+ platform, LFP and NMC batteries, spring 2026 premiere
Volkswagen detailed the ID.Polo, mass-market EV on new MEB+ platform priced at €25,000 base. Offers three power outputs (85, 99, 155 kW), two battery chemistries (37 kWh LFP or 52 kWh NMC) and up to 450 km range. Built at Martorell, Spain, launching autumn 2026.
- First car on MEB+ platform; lower cost and better efficiency than original MEB.
- €25,000 base price targets price-sensitive European buyers vs Chinese EV makers.
- LFP option prioritizes affordability; NMC option prioritizes range for long commutes.
- Five-seat compact with 435 L cargo, designed for European families and city use.