Volkswagen Polo Electric confirmed

The next all-electric model from the German marquee is set to launch in 2026 and it’ll be the Volkswagen ID.Polo. Image Credits: Volkswagen

Global debut

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Suspected Prices

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Expected powertrain

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ID.Polo GTI confirmed

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To know more

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