The VW ID. Polo GTI costs a bit more than announced and is 15 km/h faster
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VW recently began pre-sales for the new ID. Polo GTI in Germany. The first all-electric production model with the GTI designation costs at least 39,995 euros, which is higher than the initial price announcement. At its world premiere in May, Volkswagen had listed an entry price just under 39,000 euros.
Meanwhile, the manufacturer has raised the top speed from 175 km/h in the initially published technical specifications to 190 km/h. Additionally, the official range is slightly higher than what was initially stated.
The electric compact car maintains its original power output of 166 kW (226 hp) and delivers a maximum torque of 290 Nm. VW still claims an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. According to the manufacturer, the speed limit was increased by 15 km/h based on customer feedback.
Technically, the ID. Polo GTI is built on the upgraded MEB+ electric platform and features front-wheel drive. Standard equipment includes an electronically controlled front axle differential lock, progressive steering, and the adaptive DCC sports suspension. Additionally, it comes with a special GTI driving profile that adjusts the settings for powertrain, steering, and suspension. It also activates a specially developed driving sound and a customized display for the digital instruments.
The battery has a usable energy capacity of 52 kWh. In the online configurator, VW now states a maximum WLTP range of 431 kilometers, up from 424 kilometers reported at the world premiere. According to the manufacturer’s current figures, the combined electricity consumption is 14.2 to 15.7 kWh per 100 kilometers. At DC fast charging stations, a maximum power of 105 kW is available. Under optimal conditions, the charging process from 10% to 80% should take around 24 minutes. A charging route planner is part of the standard equipment.
Visually, the ID. Polo GTI differs from the regular versions of the electric Polo with typical GTI features. These include red accents, a honeycomb pattern on the front, a split roof edge spoiler, and standard 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside, it features sports seats with a checkered pattern, as well as a 10.25-inch digital dashboard and a 12.9-inch central touchscreen. The trunk volume is 441 liters, which can be increased to up to 1,240 liters by folding down the rear seats.
With a starting price of 39,995 euros, the ID. Polo GTI costs at least 15,000 euros more than the regular ID. Polo Trend, which VW has been offering since July 2026 with a smaller 37-kWh battery for 24,995 euros. However, the variants differ significantly in terms of performance, battery capacity, and standard equipment.
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