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Description:
Volkswagen has just unveiled the production version of the ID.2, but with a big twist – it will officially be called the Volkswagen ID. Polo. In this video, I cover everything you need to know about VW’s new affordable EV, including:
✅ New MEB+ platform
✅ Battery options (LFP, 2 sizes)
✅ Performance & GTI version
✅ Price from €25,000
✅ Launch timeline (2026)
✅ Concerns about the new naming strategy
The ID. Polo marks Volkswagen’s shift away from pure numeric naming and into ICE-style model names. But is this the right move for EVs? Let’s dive in.
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00:00 – Intro
00:20 – Sponsored by Ancharge
01:08 – Volkswagen ID.2 revealed → becomes ID. Polo
01:23 – New MEB+ platform explained
01:30 – LFP battery details & front-wheel drive
01:47 – Pricing from €25,000
02:02 – Battery & powertrain options
02:09 – Feature packages at launch
02:31 – Advanced features (Travel Assist, Park Assist, 360° view)
03:02 – GTI version specs (226 hp)
03:08 – Charging included (AC/DC standard)
04:02 – The big change: New name ID. Polo
04:50 – VW’s dual strategy: ICE & EV with same names
05:34 – Why this worries me (design overlap & brand identity)
06:52 – Pros & cons of numeric vs. name-based scheme
07:54 – Final thoughts
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