Volkswagen has finally pulled the covers off the all-new Volkswagen ID. Polo, marking the arrival of the first fully electric Polo in the nameplate’s 50-plus-year history. And importantly, this isn’t just an electric version of the current petrol Polo — it is a completely new car built from the ground up as an EV. Previewed earlier by the ID.2all concept, the production version now carries the familiar Polo badge with an “ID.” prefix, as part of Volkswagen’s new strategy of giving its electric cars recognisable names instead of confusing number-based badges. ID.Polo Styling The ID. Polo gets a clean and simple design with a familiar hatchback shape. Up front, it features slim LED headlights connected by a full-width light bar, along with a smoother bumper design and a closed-off grille area, which is typical of an EV. The bonnet is short, while the upright stance and balanced proportions help it retain the classic Polo look. At the rear, it gets slimmer LED taillights and a wider-looking stance, giving it a more planted appearance. The rear pillar design takes inspiration from the original Golf, adding a subtle retro touch. Higher variants also get illuminated Volkswagen badges at the front and rear. There are subtle nods to older Volkswagens too, including styling cues inspired by the original Golf’s C-pillar design. Depending on the trim, illuminated VW logos at the front and rear are also offered. Although the car is just over four metres long, the dedicated EV platform helps improve interior space significantly. It can seat five adults comfortably, with better rear-seat room than the regular petrol Polo. Boot space stands at 441 litres, making it one of the more practical hatchbacks in its size segment. ID.Polo interior and features Inside, the ID. Polo gets a completely redesigned cabin centred around a