Story no.98InternationalOngoingLaunches and reviews +2Notable Several countries (2)31 Oct → 3 Nov8 facts · 19 art.

Volkswagen ID. Polo: mass-market electric city car and strong demand in Brazil

Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Polo, presented as its mass-market electric city car, and the press is publishing reviews as well as a comparison with the Skoda Epiq. The model wins the “Budget” category of the German Car of the Year 2027 and is meeting with success in Germany. In Brazil, Volkswagen is studying a launch of the ID. Polo in 2028 and is also preparing an affordable electric model for 2027, while demand for the ID. Polo there is generating waits of up to eight months before launch. National coverages differ: Germany focuses on the launch, reviews and award, Brazil on the future arrival and strong demand, while South Korea relays the German success and Belgium publishes a detailed review.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 8 events involving Volkswagen, BYD, Skoda and 1 more, in 2 countries (Allemagne, Brésil), followed from 31 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 19 articles from 12 sources (launches and reviews, sales and market, electric and batteries); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 12:45. Figures reported: 1 vehicle.

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The activity

8 facts

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31 Oct3 Nov

Countries concerned

Several countries (2)

Brands concerned

Volkswagen (ID. Polo, ID. Cross)
BYD
Skoda (Epiq)
Volkswagen Group

Official figures

Volkswagen · 120,214 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 59 recall(s) in 12 months
BYD · 49,953 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 2 recall(s) in 12 months
Skoda · 78,040 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 8 recall(s) in 12 months
Volkswagen Group · 308,474 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 155 recall(s) in 12 months

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Amounts cited24.995 Euro

Highest number recorded in 2 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.

Sources by country and language

Press country

	Articles	Outlets
Brazil	7	6
South Korea	4	4
Belgium	2	2
Germany	2	2
United States	2	1
France	1	1
Netherlands	1	1

Languages

	Articles	Outlets
Portuguese	7	6
Korean	4	4
French	3	3
German	3	3
Dutch	1	1
English	1	1

Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.

Volkswagen ID. Polo: mass-market electric city car and strong demand in Brazil

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