New VW ID. Polo DRIVEN! Is this the EV we’ve been waiting for?

Volkswagen is finally bringing one of its most important nameplates into the electric age – and Nicola Hume has been behind the wheel of a camouflaged prototype VW ID. Polo to find out if it’s been worth the wait. The Polo has always been the sensible, do-everything supermini, but can this all-new electric version deliver the same magic? We take an early drive in VW’s smallest next-generation EV to see how it feels on the road, how refined it is, and whether it has what it takes to become a genuine game-changer when it arrives later this year. With affordable electric cars from China flooding the market, this could be a crucial moment for European manufacturers. Is the ID. Polo proof that VW – and Europe – are fighting back? And could this be Volkswagen’s best electric car yet? Read the review: https://www.electrifying.com/reviews/volkswagen-reviews/id-polo/review #Volkswagen #IDPolo #ElectricCars #EVPrototype #VWID #FutureCars 🎥 Subscribe to Electrifying YouTube: https://electrifyingcom.short.gy/KK1pbX 🎧 Electrifying Podcast: https://electrifyingcom.short.gy/Pogjfb ✉️Electrifying.com Newsletter: https://www.electrifying.com/newsletter Follow Electrifying.com ⬇️ INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/electrifyingcom FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/electrifyingcom/ X: https://twitter.com/ElectrifyingCom TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@electrifyingcom ——————————————————————————————- Check back for the latest new car reviews on everything electric ✅ the latest car reviews ✅ car advice and explainers ✅ used and new car guides ✅ head-to-heads WANT MORE ELECTRIFYING.COM? We upload new videos twice a week. Don't miss one by subscribing now: https://bit.ly/3U9z1RE Want to be the first to see our videos? Enable notifications. Visit our website at https://www.electrifying.com/ SIgn up to our weekly newsletter https://bit.ly/3Ud6zyw MORE ABOUT ELECTRIFYING.COM Electrifying.com is the #1 destination for electric car reviews, explainers and guides. Founded by Ginny Buckley, we bring you the latest updates on EVs and in-depth reviews of the hottest new models. Whether you’re switching to electric or just curious, our plain-English guides and expert advice make it easy to navigate the world of electric cars. Stay informed, make confident decisions, and join the electric revolution with Electrifying.com! #ElectricCars #EVReviews #SwitchToElectric #GinnyBuckley #NicolaHume #NickiShields 00:00 – Intro: New Electric VW Polo first drive 00:17 – Is this the Concept ID.2? Design + why Volkswagen called it “Polo” 01:15 – Platform change: Front-wheel drive explained + charge port location 01:30 – Charging speeds: 90kW vs 130kW + 10–80% in 23 minutes + 11kW AC 01:48 – Boot space shock: 435L boot + 1,243L seats down (huge for a Polo!) 02:31 – Battery options & trims: 37kWh vs 52kWh + what we know so far 02:56 – Price talk: Electric Polo to start under €25,000 (value claim) 03:10 – VW listened! Physical buttons + knobs are BACK (no more “smartphone car”) 04:05 – Interior design: sustainable materials + “beach calm vibes” 04:56 – Screens & usability: driver display + 10.6” infotainment + custom widgets 05:38 – Best feature: Retro VW dial themes + 70s stickers + Tape!! 06:31 – Digital cassette player mode! (peak nostalgia + details) 07:21 – Storage & practicality: cupholders, charging pads, cabin layout 07:55 – Rear seat space test: surprisingly roomy + flat floor 08:50 – Driving spec: 52kWh version with 208hp + future GTI mention 09:14 – On-road feel: drives like a proper VW Polo (smooth, quiet, refined) 09:54 – One-pedal driving (B mode): strong regen feel & how it behaves 10:33 – Ride comfort & refinement vs Renault 5 comparison 11:59 – Range estimates: 37kWh = 300km/186mi, 52kWh = 450km/280mi (WLTP) 12:35 – Efficiency talk: does front-wheel drive improve range? 12:44 – Final verdict: VW fixes, big space, good value small EV (more hatchbacks!) 14:19 – Outro: thoughts, comments, subscribe