ID.5 Pure (MY26)

The Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (MY26) is a 5-seat SUV with rear-wheel drive, sold new from 2025 to 2026, when it cost £39,590 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8.9 seconds, slower than 81% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 199 miles (320 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 21% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 205th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.8 mi/kWh (163 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 52 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 87 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 223 miles (359 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand, a 2025 example is estimated at £22,600–£25,700 and a 2026 one at £22,600–£25,700, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2025 car should still manage about 195 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.