Volkswagen Group is facing a rough patch—labor disputes, tougher competition in China, and some software-related recalls have left 2025 model-year EVs sitting on dealer lots. According to Electrek, the company is responding with some of the biggest incentives it has offered in years, making October a strong month for shoppers interested in Audi, Porsche, or Volkswagen EVs.
Among the standout deals, the 2026 Audi RS e-tron GT comes with $20,000 in customer cash plus a $1,100 charging rebate, while other Audi e-tron models get the charging rebate and may qualify for state and local incentives. Porsche, which typically avoids rebates, is offering a "Welcome to Porsche" incentive worth up to $4,500 by covering the first three payments on a new Macan Electric. Volkswagen is offering $12,500 in customer cash on 2025 ID.4 models, plus $1,100 in charging rebates; in states like Illinois, additional rebates can push total savings above $18,000.
The source notes these deals were current as of October 4, 2026, and may not be available in every market or to every buyer. It also points out that 2026 ID.4 models carry a smaller but still substantial $10,000 discount. As with any incentive, the fine print matters—checking with a local dealer is the only way to confirm the final price.