Volkswagen has presented the all-electric ID. Polo GTI, the first battery-powered model to carry the GTI badge. Its front-mounted electric drive produces 166 kW (226 PS) and 290 Nm, sending power to the front wheels through an electronically controlled differential lock.
The ID. Polo GTI accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and reaches 175 km/h. Standard equipment includes adaptive DCC sports suspension, progressive steering, 19-inch alloy wheels, premium sports seats and IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights.
A 52 kWh net battery provides a provisional WLTP range of up to 424 km. DC charging is supported at up to 105 kW, with a 10-to-80 percent charge taking about 24 minutes under the stated conditions. Pre-sales in Germany are scheduled to begin in autumn at just under €39,000; the near-production concept is not yet available for sale.
