{
  "id": 6573182,
  "title": "VW’s €25,000 EV is already sold out: 30,000 orders and a 10-month wait",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/vws-25-000-ev-is-already-sold-out-30-000-orders-and-a-10-month-wait",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T10:16:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/auto/news/vws-25000-ev-is-already-sold-out-30000-orders-and-a-10-month-wait-1.500669686"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Volkswagen's budget-friendly electric ID. Polo has hit full demand in its initial European rollout, with more than 30,000 orders placed and buyers facing a minimum 10-month waiting period. The entry-level hatchback retails for €24,995 in Germany and Belgium, marking a significant step in Volkswagen's strategy to undercut Chinese EV rivals and bolster its European market presence. Built at the Martorell plant near Barcelona, the ID. Polo employs a 37-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, promising a WLTP range of 304 to 334 km. While the car can charge from 10-80% in roughly 23 minutes via DC fast charging, Volkswagen has not disclosed production capacity or delivery timelines. The company's focus now lies in scaling production at Martorell and Spanish facilities, meeting delivery schedules, and maintaining affordability amidst fluctuating costs. Europe's electric vehicle market showed a rebound in the first half of 2026, with battery-electric car registrations rising to 546,937 in Q1, capturing 19.4% of the market share, up from 15.2% a year earlier.",
  "summary": "Volkswagen’s lowest-priced electric vehicle has sold out across its initial European allocation after attracting more than 30,000 orders, underscoring renewed demand for affordable battery-powered cars as the region’s EV market gains momentum. Buyers ordering a made-to-specification Volkswagen ID. Polo now face a wait of at least 10 months, according to reports citing a major Volkswagen dealer…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}