The All-New VW ID. Polo Now Available with 37-kWh Battery — Affordable Entry into Electric Mobility

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• The 37-kWh battery (net) provides a range suitable for everyday use of up to 334 km (WLTP); the attractive entry-level model is designed for urban traffic and typical commuting routes
• Output stages with 85 kW (116 PS) and 99 kW (135 PS) are now available to order, with DC charging from 10 to 80 per cent in approx. 23 minutes as standard
• In the basic version, the new ID. Polo offers a high-quality vehicle interior as standard, large displays with clear operating logic and plenty of space in the luggage compartment

Volkswagen is starting pre-sales for the new ID. Polo with a 37-kWh battery with immediate effect. It enables entry into electric mobility at great value for money and is optimally tailored to the requirements of everyday urban life. The Trend model marks the start from 24,995 euros. The Life and Style specification lines can also be combined with the 37-kWh battery and are available from 29,195 euros. The variant with a smaller battery is being launched just a few weeks after the ID. Polo with the 52-kWh battery.

Volkswagen recently started pre-sales for the new ID. Polo — which is completely rethought and is now comprehensively geared towards the future. With success: The recently launched “Electric Urban Car Family” from the Brand Group Core, which the ID. Polo is part of, has already received more than 70,000 orders within just a few weeks — including 25,000 ID. Polo orders.

Smaller battery, lower costs, fast charging. The variant with the smaller 37-kWh battery is now targeted at price-conscious customers. The lower initial cost, a favourable insurance rating and the efficient drive ensure decreased operating costs in everyday use. Drivers have everything they need: the ID. Polo with the 37-kWh battery can be recharged from 10 to 80 per cent in around 23 minutes at DC quick-charging stations with up to 90 kW. Designed for typical daily routes, this variant is particularly suitable for commuters and urban use.

The three ID. Polo specification lines at a glance:

Trend — the entry-level version. In addition to the standard quick-charging function with 90 kW, assist systems such as Side Assist and Lane Assist (incl. Emergency Assist) are part of the standard equipment. Always on board are features such as LED headlights incl. main-beam control, the Digital Cockpit with 10-inch display, the 13-inch Innovision infotainment system, a leatherette multifunction steering wheel and automatic air conditioner.

Life — comfort equipment with adaptive cruise control. Volkswagen offers the ID. Polo Life as a second specification line. It is fitted as standard with assist systems such as adaptive cruise control (ACC), a rear-view camera system, park distance control (front and rear) and FronT-Cross Traffic Assist. An automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror and electrically folding exterior mirrors with memory function additionally ensure greater convenience. Digital features such as voice control, App Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as an inductive charging function for smartphones are also standard. In addition, there is a variable luggage compartment floor for even more convenient use of the large luggage compartment.

Style — top-of-the-range version with IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights. In addition to the features of the Trend and Life equipment levels, the elegant ID. Polo Style comes with state-of-the-art lighting technology in the form of the IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights with illuminated LED light strip, 3D LED tail light clusters and illuminated Volkswagen badge at the front and rear. The interior is characterised by sport comfort seats, background lighting and high-quality materials. Functions such as steering wheel and seat heating as well as two-zone automatic air conditioner are also part of the premium equipment. An additional innovation is an improved version of ID. Light on board the ID. Polo Style. This provides assistance with visual information in everyday driving, including navigation instructions or the charging status. The light strip is now also continued into the front doors for the first time and thus has new functions. For example, the system can warn of approaching road users before the door is opened.

Optional equipment — premium comfort for the small car segment. Optional equipment is available for the new ID. Polo, which is rare in this category of vehicle. This includes a Harman Kardon sound system with 425 Watts of power, 10 loudspeakers, including a centre speaker for clear voice transmission, and a subwoofer. A large panoramic glass roof is also available as an option. The 12-way electrically adjustable front seats with pneumatic massage function are also exceptional in this segment. Three different programs ensure additional comfort during travel. The driver seat also has a memory function that stores individual settings.

All equipment specifications and prices refer to the German market.