New Volkswagen ID1 confirmed: sub-£20,000 electric car coming in 2027
February 06, 2025 by David Motton
Car changing is a big deal
There’s a new baby EV from Volkswagen on the way, and it should be in showrooms in a couple of years.
Volkswagen has just confirmed a new electric car which will debut in 2027, and it’s a small, entry-level model which will have a price tag of less than £20,000.
Although the latest member of the ID electric car family hasn’t been named officially, it’s likely to be called the ID.1. The new model will be the smallest and most affordable of VW’s ID cars. Think of it as the overdue replacement for the e-Up electric city car.
Volkswagen has given a sneak preview of the new model to its employees while outlining its future plans. A big part of the company’s strategy is making electric cars more affordable. The CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Thomas Shäfer, described the new model as: “An affordable, high-quality, profitable electric Volkswagen from Europe for Europe.”
New Volkswagen ID1 design
This darkened teaser image is your first glimpse at the new Volkswagen ID1. It shows a chunky, SUV-like front end that’s a clear departure from the smooth and rounded look of the current ID range. The rectangular headlights will remind VW fans with long memories of the 1980s Jetta, while the wide wheelarches give the car a purposeful appearance for a city car.
Size-wise, expect the ID.1 to be slightly bigger than the old e-Up. This would free up more cabin space and make room for a larger battery.
New Volkswagen ID1 batteries and range
Technical details haven’t been confirmed, but it would make sense for the ID1 to be similar to the ID.2all concept, which is also being developed for production. This slightly larger EV, due on sale late this year or early next, has an expected range of up to 450km (280 miles).
Range-topping versions of the ID1 could have a similar range if fitted with the same motor and battery pack. That would make the ID.1 far more practical for long journeys than the old e-Up, which had an official range of 159 miles.
Other models in the ID line-up, such as the ID3, are available with several battery sizes. A similar strategy with the ID1 would help VW to hit its target price with the entry-level model, while allowing more expensive versions to travel further on a full charge.
How much will it cost and when can I buy one?
Volkswagen has stuck its neck out with a target price of €20,000. While that suggests a UK price of £17,000, don’t be surprised if the true cost is a little higher in right-hand drive. In Germany, an entry-level Golf costs the equivalent of £23,600, but the cheapest version over here is £27,760. So, a UK starting price of around £20,000 for the ID.1 seems more realistic.
The new car will arrive in showrooms in 2027.
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