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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Steve Fowler

The all-electric Polo is confirmed as VW revives classic names for EVs

Volkswagen is taking a bold step to bring some much-needed familiarity to its expanding electric car line-up. From 2026, the brand will begin reintroducing its most recognisable model names – starting with ID.Polo, the production version of the previously teased ID.2all concept.

It marks a significant shift in VW’s naming strategy, with ID models no longer relying solely on numbers. Instead, well-known nameplates like Polo, GTI and probably the likes of Golf, Tiguan and Passat will make a comeback – this time on battery power.

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