Electric car comparison

Alpine A290 Electric vs Volkswagen ID. Polo

Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.

A A

Reference model

Alpine A290 Electric

Current
Range
310 km*
Battery
52 kWh
DC charging
75 kW
0–100 km/h
7.4 s

Hatchback · FWD · 5 seats

B V

Reference model

Volkswagen ID. Polo

Current
Range
335 km*
Battery
51.7 kWh
DC charging
95 kW
0–100 km/h
7.1 s

Hatchback · FWD · 5 seats

Data checked 17 July 2026

Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.

Data-led verdict

PlugSphere Smart Score

A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.

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A

Alpine A290 Electric

87 /100

Smart Score verdict

Volkswagen ID. Polo leads

13-point advantage in this pairing

Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.

B

Volkswagen ID. Polo

Leads
100 /100
Score categoryA · A290 ElectricB · ID. Polo
Range 25% weight 93/100 100/100 Leads
Charging 25% weight 79/100 100/100 Leads
Efficiency 15% weight 92/100 100/100 Leads
Performance 10% weight 96/100 100/100 Leads
Practicality 15% weight 72/100 100/100 Leads
EV capability 10% weight 100/100 100/100

Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.

Side by side

Full specification comparison

Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.

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Specification A Reference model Alpine A290 Electric B Reference model Volkswagen ID. Polo
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 310 km 335 km Better
Useable battery 52 kWh 51.7 kWh
Efficiency 168 Wh/km 154 Wh/km Better
One-stop range 326 km 363 km Better
Charging
Onboard AC charger 11 kW 11 kW
Typical DC charging power 75 kW 95 kW Better
Estimated 10–80% DC time 29.0 min 23.0 min Better
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge Yes Yes
Battery preconditioning Yes Yes
Body & practicality
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 326 L 441 L Better
Curb weight 1,554 kg 1,576 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible No Yes Better
Performance
0–100 km/h 7.4 s 7.1 s Better
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity 500 kg 1,200 kg Better
Towbar approved Yes Yes
Heat pump Yes Yes
Battery chemistry NCM NCM
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) Yes Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H) Yes Yes
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) Yes Yes
Bidirectional charging Yes Yes
Availability
Current status Current Current
Available from July 2024 April 2026
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating 4 stars Not available
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.

Market by market

Price comparison

Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.

Market A Alpine A290 Electric B Volkswagen ID. Polo
Country Germany From €38,700 From €24,995
Country Netherlands From €36,600 From €24,990
Country United Kingdom From £29,750 From £30,000 (estimate) Estimated price

Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.

Versions at a glance

Variants and model years

Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.

A

Model family

Alpine A290 Electric trims

2 versions
  • A290 Electric 180 hp

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    310 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • A290 Electric 220 hp

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    305 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
B

Model family

Volkswagen ID. Polo trims

3 versions
  • ID. Polo 155 kW - 52 kWh (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    335 km*
    Battery
    51.7 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • ID. Polo 85 kW - 37 kWh (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    245 km*
    Battery
    37.5 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • ID. Polo 99 kW - 37 kWh (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    245 km*
    Battery
    37.5 kWh
    Drive
    FWD

A290 Electric vs ID. Polo — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Alpine A290 Electric or Volkswagen ID. Polo?

Alpine A290 Electric has an estimated 310 km of mixed-condition range and Volkswagen ID. Polo has 335 km. That gives Volkswagen ID. Polo a 25 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Alpine A290 Electric or Volkswagen ID. Polo?

Alpine A290 Electric is listed at 75 kW typical DC power and Volkswagen ID. Polo at 95 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Alpine A290 Electric or Volkswagen ID. Polo?

Volkswagen ID. Polo leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 13 points: 87/100 versus 100/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Alpine A290 Electric and Volkswagen ID. Polo?

PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.

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