Volkswagen

ID.2 Standard

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

VW's game-changing entry-level EV — the ID.2 brings Volkswagen build quality and the MEB platform to the affordable segment. After SEAI grant: net under €20,000.

Volkswagen ID.2 Standard — electric car Ireland 2026
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€19,750 After SEAI + VRT grants
300km WLTP ~237km real-world
300WLTP range km38kWh battery
237Real range kmIrish conditions est.
90Max DC kWFast charging
7.9s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€19,750Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity38 kWh
WLTP range300 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~237 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7.9s
Top speed160 km/h
Torque270 Nm
DrivetrainFWD
Max DC charge rate90 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity340 L
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,050 mm
Width1,812 mm
Height1,519 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range300km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~237km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Volkswagen highlights

🏗️
MEB dedicated EV platform
All ID. models built ground-up for electric — not converted ICE
Ionity founding partner
Preferential Ionity pricing via We Charge app
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OTA software updates
New features and fixes delivered over the air

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€25,000
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €1,750
Net price after grants€19,750

💡 Total savings of €5,250. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €1,750 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€342
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€698
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,358/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the ID.2 costs approximately €342 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 ID.2 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€1,750). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
ID.2 Standard 38kWh
Entry
38kWh · 300km €25,000€19,750
ID.2 Plus 56kWh
Long Range
56kWh · 450km €29,000€23,470

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 ID.2 on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 58km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 98km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 8km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 58km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 6+ days between home charges

Based on ~318km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the ID.2 right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 340L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)❌ Not rated for towing
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €5,250 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Affordable sub-€27k EV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~6h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~4h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~32min
🚀 90kW DC fast (10–80%)~13min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Volkswagen Group is a founding partner of Ionity — VW Group EVs benefit from preferential Ionity pricing via We Charge.

Volkswagen Group is a founding partner of Ionity's ultra-rapid charging network. ID. series owners benefit from preferential Ionity pricing through the We Charge app. Ionity's 350kW stations on major Irish motorway corridors ensure long-distance travel is practical for all ID. vehicles.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,050 mm
Width1,812 mm
Height1,519 mm
Boot capacity340 L
TowingNot rated
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Volkswagen ID.2 Standard

The Volkswagen ID.2 Standard has an Irish list price of €25,000 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €1,750, the net cost is approximately €19,750. The range starts from €25,000 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Volkswagen ID.2 Standard has a WLTP official range of 300km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 237km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Volkswagen ID.2 Standard qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €1,750 also applies, giving total state support of €5,250. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Volkswagen ID.2 Standard is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €342. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €698. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) is Volkswagen Group's dedicated EV architecture, underpinning all ID. series models. MEB allows a flat floor with a central battery pack, maximising interior space. VW has shared MEB with Ford (Explorer, Capri) and produces MEB-based vehicles for ŠKODA and CUPRA.
Yes. Volkswagen Ireland offers a home charging package through its dealer network, typically including an 11kW three-phase wallbox. The SEAI Home Charger Grant (€300) applies to eligible installations. The We Charge app manages public charging across 500,000+ chargers in Europe, including all major Irish networks.
The Volkswagen ID.2 Standard supports up to 90kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 6 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 32 minutes. At the maximum 125kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 13 minutes.
The Volkswagen ID.2 Standard uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Volkswagen ID.2 Standard is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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🔗 Everything you need alongside the Volkswagen ID.2 Standard

Every electric car owner needs a home wallbox. Charging overnight on a 7.4kW wallbox at a night rate (~€0.24/kWh) costs far less than public charging — and the SEAI Home Charger Grant covers up to €300. Here are the most popular home chargers in Ireland right now:

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📐 Calculators for the ID.2
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Home Charging Cost Calculator
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Public Charging Cost Calculator
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The SEAI EV Home Charger grant (€300) can be applied alongside a Heat Pump grant (up to €12,500) and Solar PV grant (€1,800) — all in a single application. Switching your home heating to a heat pump while installing an EV charger and solar is the highest-savings combination available to Irish homeowners in 2026.

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