Volkswagen is giving its electric vehicle lineup a more familiar face. The German automaker has officially announced that the ID.2all concept — its upcoming entry-level electric hatchback — will enter production as the ID. Polo, marking the start of a broader shift in how the company names its EVs. This change reflects a strategic decision to bring back well-known model names and combine them with the ID. brand, making the transition to electric mobility feel more approachable for everyday buyers.
A Familiar Name for a New Generation of Drivers
According to Volkswagen, the move to rename the ID.2all to ID. Polo is part of a new naming strategy designed to connect better with customers. Rather than sticking with a purely numerical naming system (like ID.3, ID.4, etc.), the company is reintroducing iconic nameplates from its past — starting with the Polo, one of its most successful models. In 2024 alone, Volkswagen sold approximately 472,000 Polo units globally, making it one of the brand's most recognized and trusted names. By combining the familiarity of "Polo" with the futuristic ID. identity, Volkswagen hopes to create a stronger emotional connection with buyers and make its electric models more immediately recognizable.
The ID. Polo: What to Expect
The production-ready ID. Polo will make its first official appearance — still in camouflage — at the 2025 IAA Mobility Show in Munich. The car is set to hit European markets in 2026, positioned as an affordable compact EV for urban and suburban drivers. Volkswagen has confirmed that the starting price will be under €25,000 (Rs 25 lakh approx, in Europe), making it one of the more accessible electric models in its segment.
In addition to the standard ID. Polo, Volkswagen also announced plans to launch a GTI version of the EV. The GTI badge, long associated with the brand’s high-performance hatchbacks, will now carry over into the electric era. The upcoming ID. Polo GTI will feature sportier styling and enhanced driving dynamics, catering to driving enthusiasts who want more excitement without giving up electric efficiency.
More Legacy Names Returning to the EV Lineup
Volkswagen's new naming direction doesn’t stop with the Polo. The company confirmed that more familiar model names will soon be added to the ID. family, helping bridge the gap between its legacy lineup and its electric future. Here’s a preview of what’s expected:
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ID. Cross – The electric counterpart to the current T-Cross compact SUV
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ID. Golf – A future evolution of the ID.3
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ID. Tiguan – Likely to succeed the ID.4
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ID. Passat – Expected to replace the ID.7 in name, tying into the long-running executive sedan
The Road Ahead for Volkswagen’s Electric Future
The switch from ID.2all to ID. Polo marks more than just a name change — it’s a signal that Volkswagen is serious about making its EVs more accessible and emotionally resonant. By leveraging familiar model names, the company is looking to ease the transition for long-time customers moving from petrol and diesel to electric. With the ID. Polo launching in 2026 and more renamed EVs on the way, Volkswagen is setting the stage for an electric future that doesn’t forget its past.
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