2026 Volkswagen ID.Polo, Skoda Epiq, Cupra Raval are smash hits in Europe

Volkswagen appears to have a  monster hit on its hands, as buyers line-up to get their hands on its latest machine.

The new Volkswagen ID.Polo electric hatchback has more than 30,000 pre-orders, according to AutoNews.

The frantic rush of buyers trying to jump into a ID.Polo has overwhelmed the brands expectations, with customers now facing a 10 month wait.

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Volkswagen’s little electric car has just gone on sale in Europe, and it appears its success will mean any future Australian arrival could be pushed back to meet demand on the continent.

Volkswagen is offering three electric motor choices: 85kW, 99kW or 155kW. The German brand has also confirmed a 166kW GTI version, but it won’t launch until next year in Europe.

Lower grade versions will use a 37kWh battery, offering a driving range of 329km (WLTP), while higher specifications get 454km (WLTP) of range from a 52kWh unit. 

Volkswagen has previously said the ID.Polo has a max charging rate of 105kW. 

AutoNews also reported the ID.Cross had received very strong interest ahead of its arrival in European showrooms later this year.

Skoda’s version of the ID.Polo, the Epiq, also has more than 35,000 orders.

“The Epiq is generating very strong customer interest. We have clearly struck a nerve,” a Skoda spokesperson told Autonews.

Cupra’s version, called Raval, also has a long wait list, with reports the Raval and Epiq orders stretch into May of 2027.

It has also experienced huge issues with its CARIAD software department, which has been losing billions of dollars.

Volkswagen’s board has recently approved to cut 50,000 jobs, close several factories, cut half of the group’s models and even possibly delete the Seat brand.