Volkswagen Renames Its ID Models: Concept ID.2all Becomes the ID. Polo

Group CEO Thomas Schäfer explained that names like Polo have been anchored in customers’ minds for decades and symbolize quality, safety and accessible innovation. “Now we’re bringing those names into the electric era. The ID. Polo is just the beginning,” Schäfer said.

In practice, this means Volkswagen will continue to sell the current combustion-engine Polo while also launching its fully electric counterpart, the ID. Polo. The same logic will apply to other models as established nameplates transition into the ID. range, sparing customers from deciphering unfamiliar numbering codes.

Volkswagen also confirmed that a sporty ID. Polo GTI will go into production in 2026, inspired by the ID. GTI Concept set to debut at this year’s Munich Motor Show. The company promises “exceptional dynamics and driving pleasure” worthy of the iconic GTI badge.

At the same time, Volkswagen is preparing to unveil a new electric SUV concept, the ID. CROSS, which will eventually become the all-electric counterpart to the T-Cross.

The message from Wolfsburg is clear: Volkswagen intends to make electric cars just as familiar and accessible as the Polo and Golf have been for decades.