The ID. Polo should replicate the Raval’s scores and in particular it should perform well for ‘Crash Avoidance’, considering that its standard safety technology includes oncoming vehicle braking, advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist and rear traffic alert and dynamic road sign display.

There’s a three-year or 60,000-mile total warranty period for the ID. Polo, which doesn’t match the Cupra Raval’s five-year or 90,000-miles cover. There’s an industry-standard eight-year or 100,000-mile warranty for the VW’s battery, though. 

Best buy: Volkswagen ID. Polo 52kWh Life

If you want a sporty electric supermini, the Cupra Raval VZ would be our choice over the ID. Polo - but even with that in mind, we’d still recommend that buyers of the VW opt for the more powerful, longer-range version. The refinement of the drive matched with the dynamic ability means it’s a joy to rack up the miles in, so you’ll want the big battery. However, we wish VW would offer the big battery with the less powerful electric motor, because that could potentially bring even greater efficiency at a lower price. 

Standard equipment in Life trim is decent too. There’s a 10-inch digital driver’s display as well as that 12.9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while you also get LED headlights, fabric upholstery, a reversing camera, adaptive cruise control and plenty of safety features. With the large battery, Life models start at £25,055.

The £31,495 (after the Government’s Electric Car Grant is deducted) Style Launch Edition adds neat extras including ambient lighting, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and matrix LED headlights. 

For the smaller-battery ID. Polo, pricing starts at £23,945 in Life trim, rising to £28,470 for the Style model. 

You can save by building your new Volkswagen ID. Polo right now with the Auto Express Buy A Car service. We also have a selection of ID. Polo leasing deals, and can even help you to sell your car.

Volkswagen ID. Polo alternatives

The most obvious rival to the ID. Polo is its cousin from Cupra, the Raval. The Spanish car looks sportier, but its ergonomics inside are as good as the VW’s. There’s not much to choose between them in terms of price, but undercutting both significantly is the stylish Renault 5, which starts at £21,495. 

Style connoisseurs will also like the MINI Cooper Electric (from £26,905), which drives as well as any of its rivals, plus there’s the more spacious Volkswagen ID. Cross (based on the same platform as the ID. Polo) and the slightly raised-up Skoda Epiq, too. 

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