Volkswagen ID. Polo vs petrol car: savings

Yearly running-cost savings and break-even point for the Volkswagen ID. Polo compared with a petrol car. Deliveries are just starting, so specs may still change.

Usable battery52 kWh

WLTP range450 km

Efficiency11.6 kWh/100 km

Max charging11 / 130 kW

Volkswagen ID. Polo: hatchback body style illustration — Volkswagen ID. Polo 155 kW · body style illustration (not the exact model)

Volkswagen ID. Polo vs petrol savings

Yearly energy cost by country (15,000 km)

Country	Volkswagen ID. Polo	Petrol car	Saved
United Kingdom	£504	£1,703	£1,200
Germany	€741	€2,289	€1,549
France	€490	€2,164	€1,673
Canada	C$327	C$1,462	C$1,135
Australia	A$693	A$1,502	A$809
United Arab Emirates	AED 567	AED 2,272	AED 1,705
India	₹13,283	₹98,407	₹85,124
Saudi Arabia	SAR 373	SAR 2,272	SAR 1,899
Netherlands	€490	€2,388	€1,898
Spain	€511	€1,880	€1,369
Italy	€568	€2,087	€1,520
Japan	¥67,756	¥150,832	¥83,077
Norway	€368	€2,048	€1,680
Sweden	€519	€1,540	€1,021
China	CN¥1,003	CN¥8,005	CN¥7,002
South Africa	R6,067	R19,198	R13,130
Mexico	MX$3,522	MX$24,940	MX$21,419
Turkey	₺5,551	₺51,860	₺46,310

Frequently asked questions

How much can I save with a Volkswagen ID. Polo?

Charging at home, about €1,356 a year in energy for 15,000 km at average prices, compared with a 6.5 L/100 km petrol car. Lower maintenance adds to that.

When does a Volkswagen ID. Polo pay for itself?

It depends on the price difference with the car you’d otherwise buy. Enter both prices under “Customize” in the calculator to see your break-even year.