18,000 € less for an Audi and 16,000 € for an ID.4: Volkswagen Group is selling off its electric cars at incredible prices
05/10/2026 16:00
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05/10/2026 16:00
The Volkswagen Group is facing a tough time: labor disputes, increasing competition in China, and some market failures with models it heavily invested in. But that doesn’t mean their electric cars are bad, and the offers launched by Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen in the United States this month make them a consideration.
Several early retirements due to software updates have left a few new 2025 model electric cars still in dealerships, and Volkswagen is responding with financial incentives to help them sell. These offers, valid until November 3, also include a $1,100 (983 €) discount per charge applied to almost all of the group’s electric cars.
Audi RS e-tron GT: $20,000 Discount on the Electric Supersport
The Audi RS e-tron GT boasts nearly 1,000 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.4 seconds. When it was introduced in 2024, it set performance records, but the same wasn’t true for sales. To boost demand, Audi is now offering a $20,000 discount (18,000 €) on remaining 2026 models, in addition to a $1,100 credit per charge. The brand’s other electric models (Q4 e-tron, Q6 e-tron, and S6 e-tron) only receive the charge credit, though their lower starting prices make them eligible for most available federal and state incentives.
Porsche Macan Electric: Incentive Based on Paying the First Three Installments
Porsche rarely offers discounts, let alone incentives. Yet buyers of the Macan Electric are paying an average of $3,600 (€3,217) below the listed price, not including group charging discounts. This month, the brand is also offering the “Welcome to Porsche” program, providing up to $4,500 (€4,021) in savings by having the company cover the customer’s first three installments. Electrek notes that it’s necessary to check whether the local dealership participates in this promotion.
VW ID.4: Up to $12,500 in Assistance on the 2025 Model
The biggest discount is available on the Volkswagen ID.4. The brand offers $12,500 in cash to the customer, plus a $1,100 discount per charge, on remaining units of the 2025 model. In states like Illinois, which adds $2,000 to $4,000 in incentives, or with an additional $500 discount for military and emergency services personnel, the total savings could exceed $18,000 (€16,000).
We are talking about a five-seater electric SUV that, according to EPA estimates, offers up to 291 miles of range, or about 468 kilometers, and 263 miles, roughly 423 kilometers, in the all-wheel-drive version. Those who prefer the 2026 model can receive a $10,000 discount plus a charging incentive even before negotiating with the dealer. Another model in the lineup, the ID. Buzz, is also on offer, with a discount of up to $11,000 (9,830 €) on a 2025 unit.
Source: Electrek
