Are you a fan of Volkswagen and excited how the future of the Electric cars looks? VW plans a big change: the ID name How Id.2 or Id.3 disappear, and classic model names like polo and golf Back back. Why this step and what does that mean for you as a European driver? Here you can find out everything about VW's new strategy and the upcoming electric models.
Why away from ID names?
Volkswagen has been using the ID family On electromobility, but names like ID. Sales leader Martin Sander said: "The cars will get real names again." The idea is not to market electric cars as a separate line, but to integrate into the well -known portfolio. Names like polo, golf or Passat Have decades of history and strong customer loyalty. For you, this means that the new e-models feel more familiar and build on VW's tradition.
VW Polo: Electric successor for the classic
The VW Polo celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, but from 2030 his era ended as a combustion engine in Europe. Instead, the planned ID.2, a compact electric car for round 25,000 euros, expected to be on the market as a new polo. With a length of about 4.05 meters, a range of up to 450 km (WLTP) and one 166 kW engine (226 hp) offers electric polo driving pleasure and everyday suitability. The series version, which will be presented at the end of 2025, uses the Meb Entry platform And offers space like a golf for polo dimensions. This is a highlight for European drivers: an affordable electric car with a familiar name, ideal for the city.
VW Golf: Electrically from 2028
Also the VW Golf becomes electrical: from 2028 the next generation will be released as a pure electric car, possibly as the successor to the Id.3. A combustion golf would no longer be economical due to strict exhaust gas standards such as Euro 7. The new model will be on the SSP platform (Scalable Systems Platform) are based on a larger range (up to 600 km) and promises faster loading times. The name "Golf" is preserved, not inspired by sports, but by a horse of the former VW chief buyer. For you as a golf fan, this means: the icon lives on, only without exhaust, but with the latest technology.
Interior: back to button
The new electrical models such as the ID.2/polo Place on a revised interior. Criticism of the touch operating elements of ID.3 and Golf 8 led to VW up again physical buttons and one Rotary roller sets for the volume. Two large displays (up to 12.9 inches), inductive charging bowls, USB-C connections and even one 230-volt socket ensure comfort. The design of the C-pillar, a trademark of the first Golf, is interpreted in a modern way to preserve the VW DNA. For you this means: intuitive operation and a high -quality cockpit that combines tradition with modernity.
Competition and market launch
The Electric polo (ID.2) from 2026 against models such as the Renault 5 E-Tech or the Cupra Raval, during the Electric golf 2028 will compete with vehicles such as the Tesla Model 3 or BYD Atto 3. ID.2 is produced in the Spanish plant in Martorell, together with the Cupra Raval, which lowers costs. Also a ID.2 x, an SUV derivative is planned for 2026 that could replace the T-Cross. This shows for European customers: VW offers a wide range of affordable electric cars that build on well-known names.
Conclusion: Tradition meets electromobility
Volkswagen says goodbye to the ID name and relies on the strong brands polo and golf, to make electric cars more emotional and confidants. The Electric polo (2026) and the Electric golf (2028) combine modern design, intuitive operation and solid ranges with the VW tradition. For you as a European driver, this is an invitation to experience electromobility with a familiar feeling. Look forward to the unveiling of the Polo successor at the end of 2025 and keep your eyes open after further updates!