The Volkswagen ID2all concept previews a production vehicle that will be unveiled for the European market in 2025. According to the company's plans, the EV will cost no more than 25,000 euros ($26,331 at the current currency rate). The ID2all production model is one of 10 new EVs that the carmaker wants to release by 2026.

VW claims that the ID2all will be as spacious as a Golf but as inexpensive as a Polo. It will be the first ID vehicle to include front-wheel drive because it will be built on the most recent development of the MEB Entry platform.

The EV is 4,050 mm (159.4 in) long, 1,812 mm (71.3 in) wide, and 1,530 mm (60.2 in) tall, with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm (102.3 in). It is shorter than the Golf, but their wheelbases are comparable. The EV's shape allows it to carry a lot of baggage, with a payload capacity ranging from 490 to 1,330 liters (17.3 to 46.9 cubic feet).

The prototype has a 166-kilowatt (222-horsepower) electric motor that can accelerate the vehicle to 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour) in less than seven seconds. According to the WLTP, it has a top speed of 160 kph (99 mph) and a range of up to 450 kilometers (279.6 miles).

The concept gives a sneak peek at a brand-new yet recognizable design language. The C-pillar is inspired by the first Golf, which featured a perfectly straight side contour and window line.

The front has a welcoming expression, with a full-width lighting element between the headlights, all of which rest atop a smiling lower bumper. Simple taillights are included at the back, and a noticeable black diffuser is present in the bumper. The ID2all introduces a fresh appearance for the cabin as well.

Internally, the VW has a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system that the company describes as "self-explanatory." A newly created HVAC control panel with illuminated buttons is located underneath the screen, and the menus are controlled via a control knob in the center console.

A thumbwheel for volume control is located in the center of the new air conditioning stack, resolving objections about the absence of tactile buttons in the brand's electric vehicles. There's also a new steering wheel with a more simpler control layout - one thumbwheel and two buttons on each stalk.

This year, Volkswagen will launch the new ID3, the long-wheelbase ID Buzz, and the ID7. The carmaker is also working on an EV with a starting price under 20,000 euros (21,065 at the current exchange rates), which should be available in 2026. We anticipate both of VW's reasonably priced EVs coming to the US.

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