Current forecasts predict that the electric small car segment in Europe will be around four times larger in eight years than it is today. On its way to becoming the global automotive technology driver, the Volkswagen Group sets a strong impulse in this growth segment with the Electric Urban Car Family.
The new model family brings premium technology to a class that represents the entry point into electric mobility for many people. The assistance systems, for example, include the new generation of Travel Assist with lane change function and traffic light recognition. LED matrix lighting is available as well. Comfort is also a top priority, with optional massage seats and pre-conditioning via app. Software and connectivity are state-of-the-art, too. The vehicles are equipped with the further developed, award-winning navigation with integrated charging planner from their larger sister models. The app store gives them access to more than 100 applications from many different areas. The vehicles offer a DC fast-charging function as standard.
The Electric Urban Car Family comprises a total of four all-electric small car models from three brands, all of which are shown together for the first time at IAA Mobility. They will be launched on the market in 2026. The Volkswagen brand offers a hatchback model with the ID. Polo and an SUV with the ID. CROSS Concept. Both embody the new "Pure Positive" design language, which stands for stability, likeability, and always that little bit extra. The ID. Polo GTI variant is the first all-electric model from the Volkswagen brand to bear the legendary GTI designation for vehicles which are particularly sporty yet suitable for everyday use. CUPRA is entering the race with the Raval, a hatchback model that has a brand-specific sporty and unconventional character. The Škoda Epiq city SUV is an everyday companion, ideal for families and lifestyle-oriented customers. Inside and out, it fully embodies the new "Modern Solid" brand design language.
