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50 Years of GTI. The Electric Era Begins. First Look at the All-New ID. Polo GTI

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The GTI just went electric and Nevo were there to see it happen.

Nevo Managing Director, Simon Andreucetti attended Volkswagen’s exclusive True event in Hamburg for the world debut of the all-new ID. Polo GTI, the first ever all electric GTI in the model’s 50 year history.

In this video, we take you inside the launch: the styling, the interior, the performance, and everything you need to know about Volkswagen’s boldest hot hatch yet. 226 PS, 0 to 100 in 6.8 seconds, up to 424 km of range and a GTI driving mode that transforms the entire cockpit at the press of a button.

This is the future of the GTI. And it’s seriously impressive.

Video Chapters
[00:00] Intro: 50 Years of GTI & The Electric Revolution
[00:30] Exterior Styling: Signature GTI Stance & Red Brake Calipers
[01:03] Rear Details: Aggressive Diffuser & Illuminated Logo
[01:37] Performance Specs: 226 HP & 0-100 km/h in 6.8 Seconds
[03:03] Handling: Standard Electronic Front Differential Lock
[03:21] Interior Highlights: Modern Sport Seats & Pacific Red UI
[03:35] GTI Driving Profile: Suspension & Steering Transformation
[04:10] Battery & Range: 424 km (WLTP) on the ME+ Platform
[04:35] Charging Performance: 10% to 80% in 24 Minutes
[05:18] Launch Details: Pre-Sales & The 2026 Nevo Show

Top Features of the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI

Iconic Performance: Delivering 226 horsepower (166 kW) and 290 Nm of torque, the ID. Polo GTI is actually one horsepower faster than its original petrol predecessor, hitting 0-100 km/h in just 6.8 seconds [02:32].
GTI Signature Styling: Comes standard with aggressive 19-inch alloys, red brake calipers, a specialized GTI diffuser, and tinted rear windows [02:02].
Precision Handling: Features an electronic controlled front differential lock as standard, allowing the car to manage torque through corners with the precision of a traditional GTI [03:07].
Transformative Tech: The dedicated GTI Driving Profile sharpens the suspension, steering, and motor response, while the entire interior UI switches to a high-contrast Pacific Red GTI theme [03:40].
Efficient Power: Built on the new ME+ platform, it features a 52 kWh battery providing a 424 km WLTP range, making it perfectly viable for both sporty weekends and daily commutes [04:24].
Rapid Charging: Supports up to 105 kW DC charging with a flat charging curve, enabling a 10% to 80% top-up in approximately 24 minutes [04:40].
Don’t miss the ID. Polo GTI’s public debut at the Nevo Show in November!

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