One-stop highway day · 362 km225 mi in 3h 32min
Estimates, not measurements: the WLTP figure scaled by the same temperature and road factors for every car (for example 65% for cold motorway driving, 115% for mild city driving). Your range depends on speed, wheels, load and heating. For a planned stop, use the charging simulator.
Calculated from sustained 10-80% DC fast charging speed, cold-weather aerodynamic drag, and official WLTP range (335 km208 mi).
The official combined WLTP range for the Volkswagen ID. Polo 52 kWh is 335 km (208 miles).
In cold winter conditions (-5°C / 23°F) at highway cruising speeds (120-130 km/h), expect a realistic highway range of approximately 241 km (150 miles) due to cold battery chemistry, cabin heating, and higher aerodynamic drag.
Charging the 52 kWh battery from 0% to 100% takes approximately 4.3 hours using a standard 11 kW 3-phase AC wallbox. On a single-phase 7.4 kW home charger, a full charge takes around 6.3 hours (typically overnight).
The Volkswagen ID. Polo 52 kWh supports peak DC fast charging rates of up to 105 kW. Recharging from 10% to 80% State of Charge (SoC) requires approximately 29 minutes at a compatible ultra-rapid charging station.
At an average European residential electricity tariff of €0.24/kWh, a complete 0-100% home charge costs approximately €12.48. At high-power public DC charging networks (~€0.65/kWh), a full recharge costs approximately €33.80.
