Incoming: Volkswagen ID. 2all
John Challen on the Volkswagen ID. 2all concept and its insights for the brand’s forthcoming low-cost electric hatch.
What is it? A near-production low-cost electric hatch
When is it available? 2025
Biggest changes? Volkswagen’s entry into the mass-market with a BEV offering
Fleet appeal? Big driving range, low cost, brand/model loyalty
Platform popularity
Volkswagen’s MEB platform is the gift that keeps on giving and the production version of the ID. 2all is built on a variation of it – MEB Entry – which will, says the company “set new standards in terms of technology and everyday useability”. In reality, that ultimately means a highly specified vehicle with the familiarity of iconic VW models.
A winning formula
With the ID. 2all (official model name is TBC, but expected to be the ID.2), Volkswagen has realised the importance of cars that are Polo/Golf-sized, even if they aren’t as popular as they once were. Compact cars and electric powertrains will appeal to a large number of drivers, reckons the German manufacturer and this one will be around £22,000.
Lead the charge
The ID. 2all is more than just a single new model for Volkswagen – it is the first of 10 models that will be launched by the German OEM by 2026. Those vehicles include a new ID.3, the forthcoming ID.7 saloon and another car that will slot in underneath (price- and size-wise) the ID. 2all. With that line-up, Volkswagen is aiming for an electric care share of 80% in Europe, which is up from the previous 70% calculation.
Behind the wheel
When it launches, the ID. 2all promises a range of 280 miles (WLTP), helped by advanced battery and drivetrain technologies. The 223hp motor will ensure that ample performance is provided, with recharging rates as part of the package. Specific details about the design are limited, but the ID. 2all includes a “new interpretation” of the C-pillar signature that featured on the first Golf.
VERDICT
It’s true that compact cars have been a huge success in the automotive market and, despite the dwindling number of models, this should continue with the likes of ID. 2all. Certainly the company’s heritage in this domain will help it, as will the strong base it has already built up with its existing range of electrified vehicles.
John Challen
John previously edited International Fleet World magazine, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, having been in automotive journalism for more than 20 years. Over those two decades, he has researched and written about a vast range of automotive topics, including fleet, EVs, engineering, design, retail and the aftermarket.
