21:36 04-01-2026

Volkswagen ID. Polo interior revealed: physical buttons, up to 450 km range

Discover Volkswagen's new ID. Polo EV: interior with physical buttons, up to 450 km range, 130 kW charging, from €25,000. Orders open May 2026. Made in Spain.

Volkswagen has revealed the interior of its new electric ID. Polo months ahead of its debut. This city hatchback is set to play a key role for the brand in the B-segment, aiming to win over buyers with a mix of affordability (from €25,000), strong ergonomics and that recognizable German quality.

The cabin marks a return to the brand’s roots. Unlike the early ID. models, physical buttons are back—on the steering wheel and for the window switches and climate controls. Volkswagen has moved away from touch panels in favor of reliability and intuitive operation, a course correction that should make daily use more straightforward.

Highlights include a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a nearly 13-inch infotainment display, complemented by soft fabric inserts on the doors and dashboard. A signature touch is the ID.Light strip, now extending into the doors, while a retro instrument mode nods to the first Golf. The blend of fresh tech and subtle nostalgia looks thoughtfully judged.

The powertrain lineup offers four outputs, from 116 to 226 hp, paired with two battery options—37 and 52 kWh—delivering up to 450 km of range and DC fast charging at up to 130 kW. Production of the ID. Polo will begin in Spain, in Barcelona, on the same line as the CUPRA Raval.

Orders open in May 2026, with first deliveries expected in the autumn. At 4.05 meters long and with a 435-liter trunk, it promises to be among the most practical options in its class. The return to physical controls also reinforces confidence in the brand and suggests the company is paying attention to its customers—overall, the ID. Polo reads as a balanced and well-timed entry in the affordable EV space.