The Volkswagen ID. Polo has become a major success in France, with 5,215 orders recorded in September 2026. This marks the highest monthly sales figure for a Volkswagen model in the country since 2017, showing strong consumer interest in the brand’s electric vehicles. Across all Volkswagen models, 57% of orders in September were for fully electric cars, reflecting a growing shift toward electrification in the French market. The Volkswagen ID. Polo was launched with high expectations. As a compact electric car, it aims to make Volkswagen’s electric lineup more affordable and practical compared to its earlier ID models. The car reached dealerships in France only on September 10, yet it already outperformed the traditional, gasoline-powered Polo, which had previously recorded 4,816 orders in March 2019 and 4,656 in May 2017. Since the start of the ordering period, the ID. Polo has received 10,022 orders in France, with 78% of those from private buyers. These results were achieved without relying on social leasing, a program that allows individuals to rent vehicles at lower costs. In September alone, Volkswagen recorded nearly 12,000 orders in France, one of its best monthly results since 2020. The ID. Polo offers a starting price of 24,995 euros (before subsidies) with a 37 kWh battery that provides a range of 320 kilometers according to the WLTP standard. Customers can also upgrade to a 52 kWh battery, which extends the range to approximately 450 kilometers. Volkswagen plans to further expand its electric lineup with the ID. Polo GTI, a sportier version of the car that will be showcased at the Paris Motor Show, starting on October 12. The recent introduction of the Life version, which offers 116 horsepower, has also contributed to the Polo family’s appeal. With these new models, Volkswagen aims to attract a broader audience in the electric vehicle market.