The ID.2 is finally out for testing. Volkswagen’s new entry-level EV was spotted out in public, giving us our closest look at the production model so far.
Volkswagen’s entry-level ID.2 EV hits the road for testing
Although we caught a glimpse of the ID.2 last summer, new photos are emerging, offering a clearer view of what the production model will look like.
Volkswagen’s entry-level EV was spotted near the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany, revealing a few new design features we can expect to see.
The prototype is camouflaged in Polo body panels, but you can still see the ID.2 will remain close to the concept shown in 2023. A few slight differences are noticeable, such as the front and rear headlights, but it retains a similar overall appearance.
At the LA Auto Show last year, VW’s tech development boss, Kai Grünitz, told Autocar that the brand’s “ID” lineup is due for a drastic overhaul. Grünitz explained that “huge improvements” are coming soon, starting with the ID.2 in 2026.
The ID.2, which could arrive as the ID.Polo will start at under 25,000 euros ($29,000) in Europe next year, but prices could drop to as low as £20,000 when it arrives in the UK.
It will be based on the MEB+ platform, which will underpin Volkswagen’s upcoming lineup of entry-level EVs. The ID.2 will be offered with either a 38 kWh or 56 kWh battery pack, providing a range of up to 280 miles (450 km). VW said it will be able to recharge from 10% to 80% in just 20 minutes, with a peak charging capacity of up to 125 kW.
You can see from the new photos (via Autocar) that Volkswagen is looking to its past for influence with design elements borrowed from its classics, such as the Golf, Polo, and Beetle.
The interior retains most of the concept’s style with 12.9″ infotainment and 10.9″ driver display screens, but plenty of physical buttons are expected. Volkswagen added a fun new feature with different drive modes, which transforms the driver cluster to resemble that of an old-school Golf or Beetle.
Following the ID.2, Volkswagen plans to launch the SUV version and the even smaller, more affordable ID.1, expected to arrive in 2027.
Last month, SEAT S.A., which will lead VW’s new Electric Urban Car Family (entry-level EVs), announced it had produced the first body parts on the new PXL press that will be used for the new CUPRA Raval in 2026, followed by the production version of the Volkswagen ID.2. The first pre-series battery systems are also now rolling off the assembly line at the Group’s Martorell plant in Spain.
Source: AutoCar, AutoExpress
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