It will rely heavily on the revised MEB architecture that will be introduced with the ID.2, but Volkswagen has reduced the wheelbase by around 60mm, plus fitted a new e-motor, battery pack and rear axle. Some particularly expensive elements, such as the firewall, are shared for the sake of scale.
One of the ID.1’s key competitors in 2027 will be Renault’s retro-styled Twingo. Compared with its French rival, the VW is 180mm longer, while also being a little taller and wider. Volkswagen says this will yield very good space inside for up to four occupants, plus a 305-litre boot, which is around 50 litres bigger than the VW up!’s.
The ID.Every1 rides on 19-inch wheels – these will be replaced by 18-inch rims for the production car – but the overall design seen on the concept will be put into production as is.
Its downsized electric motor generates 94bhp, and is good for an 80mph top speed, while its 155-mile range is short of the expected 170 miles Renault has suggested for its Twingo. However, with a specific focus on urban drivers, VW thinks its range will be sufficient.
No information has been released about the ID.Every1’s battery size, but it’s likely to be around the 35-40kWh mark, and will be made of an LFP battery chemistry. As with all MEB cars, it will sit in a flat panel under the cabin and between the axles.
Design and interior
Key to the ID.1’s success will be the styling, and in this case Andy Mindt and his designers have employed the same ethos used with the ID.2All Concept in 2023. Using past VW icons for reference, such as the Lupo and up!, the ID.Every1 draws inspiration from what made those cars great, without relying on literal design elements.
