Volkswagen's €20,000 entry-level EV will be called the ID. UP
- Rating
- Rumor
- Status
- Active
- Expected
- 2027 (VW has confirmed the car, not the name)
- First reported
- Nov 13, 2026
- Last updated
- Nov 14, 2026
- Categories
- EVs
The claim
The production version of Volkswagen's ID. EVERY1 concept, due in 2027 from about €20,000, will be sold as the ID. UP.
Why we rated it Rumor
Volkswagen filed an 'ID. UP' trademark with the EU and German trademark offices on Oct 22, 2026 (reported by Electrek), and earlier reports said VW wanted to revive the Up! name. VW has confirmed the car, its 2027 timing and roughly €20,000 price, but not the name; carmakers often register names they never use.
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