VW Group small EVs compared: ID.Polo, Raval, Epiq and A2 e-tron
Four small electric cars from one group now cost from £23,785 to £32,200 in the UK. We compare prices before and after the Electric Car Grant, ranges and delivery dates, and say which to choose.
Quick answers
- Entry prices run from £23,785 for the Cupra Raval Origin to £32,200 for the Audi A2 e-tron, with the VW ID.Polo at £23,945 and Skoda Epiq at £24,950.
- After the £1,500 grant, the cheapest 52kWh versions are Epiq SE L 55 at £26,200, ID.Polo Life at £26,830 and Raval V1 at £28,495.
- ID.Polo deliveries are expected from November 2026; the Epiq 40 opens for orders in January 2027 and the A2 e-tron arrives in early 2027.
- The A2 e-tron claims up to 401 miles WLTP, against 281 miles for the ID.Polo, up to 277 miles for the Raval and 272 miles for the Epiq.
- The VW ID.Cross has no UK price, with a German price from about €28,000 and a UK launch expected in early 2027.
Four small electric cars from Volkswagen Group now cost from £23,785 to £32,200 in the UK, and the cheapest is not the best value. The Cupra Raval, VW ID.Polo and Skoda Epiq are within £1,165 of each other at entry level, while the Audi A2 e-tron costs £7,250 more than the Epiq but claims up to 401 miles. Grant eligibility changes the order once you look at the 52kWh versions.
What does each car cost?
| Model | Cheapest version | Price | Range (WLTP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupra Raval | Origin 37kWh 115PS | £23,785 | 186 miles |
| VW ID.Polo | Life 37kWh 116PS | £23,945 | Up to about 207 miles |
| Skoda Epiq | SE L 40 | £24,950 | 190 miles |
| Audi A2 e-tron | S line | £32,200 | 262 to 401 miles across the range |
Sources: Electric Drives and AM Online for the Raval, Electric Cars Report for the ID.Polo, Skoda UK for the Epiq and AM Online for the A2 e-tron. Skoda’s price is on the road and none includes a grant. See each model in detail in our ID.Polo, Epiq and A2 e-tron reports.
Which versions get the Electric Car Grant?
The 52kWh versions of the Raval, ID.Polo and Epiq qualify for the £1,500 grant, while the 37kWh entry cars do not (AM Online). The A2 e-tron’s eligibility is not confirmed.
| Car | Version | Before grant | After £1,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Epiq | SE L 55 (272 miles) | £27,700 | £26,200 |
| VW ID.Polo | Life 52kWh 211PS (up to 281 miles) | £28,330 | £26,830 |
| Cupra Raval | V1 52kWh 210PS (up to 277 miles) | £29,995 | £28,495 |
The Epiq is cheapest here, though its 40 version cannot be ordered until January 2027. The Raval V1 costs £1,665 more than the ID.Polo Life after the grant. Our grant eligible models list tracks changes.
How do the cars differ?
The Raval is the sporty one, with VZ versions at £34,995 and £36,310 and 10 to 80% charging in as little as 23 minutes on the 52kWh car (Electrive and AM Online). The ID.Polo is the mainstream choice, and its 52kWh Life is the version we picked in our report. The Epiq is the compact SUV and matches the petrol Kamiq on price.
The A2 e-tron is the premium option. Audi quotes up to 401 miles from the 84kWh battery, which will cost more than £32,200, and 183kW charging with 10 to 80% in around 29 minutes (WhichEV).
When can you get one?
| Car | Orders | Deliveries |
|---|---|---|
| VW ID.Polo | Series cars on sale since 10 September | From November 2026 |
| Cupra Raval | Order books open since May 2026 | First customer cars expected later in 2026 |
| Skoda Epiq | 55 open; 40 from January 2027 | Early 2027 |
| Audi A2 e-tron | October 2026 | Early 2027 |
Where does the ID.Cross fit?
The VW ID.Cross has no UK price. Germany has it from about €28,000, and a UK launch is expected in early 2027 (Autotrader). It is a larger crossover than the ID.Polo, so it may land between the Epiq and A2 e-tron, but that is our expectation, not a published price. For rivals outside the group, see electric cars under £30,000.
What this means for you
If you want a small EV soonest, the ID.Polo Life 52kWh at £26,830 after the grant is the version with confirmed deliveries from November. If price decides it, the Epiq SE L 55 at £26,200 is lowest, but wait until early 2027. Choose the Raval V1 for the Cupra feel, and the A2 e-tron only if you want the 401-mile claim and can wait for Audi’s full price list. For more models, see every new electric car launching.
How we test and where our numbers come from
Range figures are official WLTP combined values taken from manufacturer UK specification pages, with real-world estimates drawn from independent comparative testing. Prices are UK list prices at the time of the latest update. Tax, grant and charging-scheme figures come from GOV.UK and HMRC publications. We re-check every guide when pricing, specification or policy changes. Last checked 6 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the cheapest VW Group small EV in the UK?
The Cupra Raval Origin is cheapest at £23,785, ahead of the VW ID.Polo Life at £23,945 and Skoda Epiq SE L 40 at £24,950. The Raval Origin has a 37kWh battery and 186 miles of WLTP range.
Which VW Group small EV gets the Electric Car Grant?
The 52kWh Raval, 52kWh ID.Polo and Epiq 55 versions get the £1,500 grant. The 37kWh ID.Polo and Raval Origin get none, and the Audi A2 e-tron's eligibility is unconfirmed.
Which has the longest range?
The Audi A2 e-tron, at up to 401 miles WLTP from the 84kWh battery. The ID.Polo claims up to 281 miles, the Raval up to 277 and the Epiq 272.
When can I get each car?
ID.Polo deliveries are expected from November 2026. The Epiq 40 can be ordered from January 2027 with deliveries in early 2027, and the A2 e-tron opens for orders in October with cars in early 2027.
What about the VW ID.Cross?
UK pricing is not confirmed. Germany has it from about €28,000 and a UK launch is expected in early 2027.
Sources and further reading
- skoda.co.ukSkoda UKPrimary source referenced in this article.
- electricdrives.tvCUPRA Raval order books open in UK, with prices starting at £23,785Raval entry price.
- am-online.comCupra Raval qualifies for £1,500 EV grant at launchGrant on 52kWh Raval versions.
- electriccarsreport.comVolkswagen ID. Polo Debuts in the UK with Prices Starting from £23,945ID.Polo price, range and grant.
- am-online.comAudi A2 e-tron priced from £32,200 in the UKA2 e-tron price, range and timing.
- whichev.netAudi A2 e-tron Targets Mass-Market EVs With 401-Mile RangeA2 e-tron battery sizes and range spread.
- autoexpress.co.ukNew Volkswagen ID. Cross: 278-mile electric SUV is gunning for Renault 4ID.Cross specification and timing.
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