Volkswagen is preparing to launch a new entry-level electric vehicle in 2027 with a target price of approximately €20 000. Recent trademark filings with the EUIPO and DPMA on October 22, 2026, suggest the model will be named ID. UP, marking a shift from the company's previous numerical naming convention.
The vehicle will join the Electric Urban Car Family, sitting below the ID. Polo. It will feature a 37 kWh LFP battery and a 70 kW electric motor, providing a range of at least 250 km and a top speed of 130 km/h. The car will measure 3,880 mm in length and accommodate four passengers with 305 liters of luggage space.
Built on the MEB+ platform, the model will be among the first to utilize the new zonal software-defined vehicle architecture developed through the joint venture with Rivian. This system supports OTA updates and advanced driving features. The vehicle is not expected to be released in the United States market.
The Electric Urban Car Family has already secured nearly 150 000 orders since production began in June. This upcoming model is one of nine vehicles Volkswagen plans to introduce by 2027, alongside the new ID. Tiguan, which is set to replace the ID.4 and ID.5 in Europe.
