Waiting a full year for a special edition Ferrari or Porsche is normal. However, waiting nearly a year just to receive a Volkswagen Polo is rare. This is the reality many customers buying the ID. Polo electric car are experiencing, as demand significantly outstrips supply.

According to German media, Volkswagen dealerships in Europe have received over 30,000 orders for the ID. Polo since sales began in late april. This occurred despite consumers having to place deposits without seeing a physical car in showrooms or taking a test drive.

"The entire batch of ID. Polo vehicles has sold out. The current waiting time for delivery is at least 10 months", a leader from a large VW dealership group told Automobilwoche.

The waiting time for a personalized ID. Polo is even longer than ordering a supercar. McLaren Palm Beach dealership stated that a new McLaren ordered from the factory typically takes only from 8 weeks to 6 months to complete, though actual delivery times can vary.

The ID. Polo electric car in Germany. Photo: Volkswagen

Naturally, no one compares the ID. Polo and a McLaren as equivalent purchases. One starts from 24,995 euro (approximately 32,400 USD), while the other is ten times more expensive. Nevertheless, this comparison highlights that a 10-month wait is unusual for a mass-market compact model.

Volkswagen is seeking to increase production capacity at its Martorell plant in Spain. Customers unwilling to wait can opt for pre-configured vehicles available at dealerships. One dealership revealed that new orders placed now might not reach users until may or june 2027.

This situation is not unique to the Volkswagen brand. Skoda, a brand within the same group, has also recorded over 35,000 orders for its Epiq model. Meanwhile, Cupra dealerships report that the Raval model's production schedule is fully booked for months.

All three models utilize the shared front-wheel-drive MEB+ platform, feature one electric motor, and are produced at the Martorell plant. These vehicles are part of the VW group's strategy to bring electric vehicle prices closer to traditional gasoline cars, increasing competitiveness against rivals from China.

Additionally, the platform-sharing ID. Cross SUV has also garnered significant attention, while the upgraded ID.3 Neo has a waiting period of about 2-3 months. This is a positive sign for VW, as the group faces numerous challenges, including workforce reductions of 100,000, factory closures, and the potential discontinuation of the Seat brand after 2030 as part of its restructuring.

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