Volkswagen’s new 100% electric city car, the ID. Polo, has sparked strong interest across Europe, with demand far outpacing the company’s initial production plans. According to the German automotive magazine Automobilwoche, Volkswagen has received over 30,000 orders since the car was unveiled on April 29—before customers could even test drive it. In France alone, nearly 5,000 orders were recorded in August, while Germany remains the largest market for the vehicle. A Volkswagen spokesperson confirmed that the ID. Polo has "significantly exceeded initial forecasts, particularly in Germany." A director from a major German Volkswagen dealership added that the entire ID. Polo range is currently sold out, with a waiting period of at least ten months for customers. The high demand has led to longer delivery times, especially for vehicles that are customized to specific customer preferences. To address this, Volkswagen has set aside some stock of pre-configured cars for the most urgent buyers. Meanwhile, the Martorell plant in Spain, which is responsible for producing the ID. Polo, is working to adjust its operations to meet the increased demand. A spokesperson noted that while delivery times are currently long, they are expected to shorten as the plant increases its production pace. The success of the ID. Polo is not limited to Volkswagen alone. Automobilwoche reported that Skoda’s new small electric SUV, the Epiq, which is set to officially launch in late September, has already received over 35,000 orders in Europe. Similarly, Cupra’s Raval, another electric model, is facing stock shortages, with deliveries delayed until spring of next year. A group dealer noted that these vehicles represent what the market has been waiting for, especially in a challenging economic climate. Customers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles now that prices have become more realistic and accessible. With these three electric models—Volkswagen’s ID. Polo, Skoda’s Epiq, and Cupra’s Raval—all priced below the symbolic threshold of 26,000 euros, the Volkswagen Group is well-positioned to drive the popularization of electric vehicles in Europe. The upcoming launch of the Volkswagen ID. Cross is expected to further boost this momentum, potentially reshaping the rankings of electric vehicles in Europe in the months ahead.