Tough times for Audi, VW, and Porsche could make October a great time to buy — SkimNews
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- Volkswagen Group is offering aggressive October incentives across Audi, Porsche, and VW EVs, with leftover 2025 model-year vehicles piling up on dealer lots following early software recalls.
- Audi is providing $20,000 in customer cash on remaining 2026 RS e-tron GT models (which produce nearly 1,000 hp and hit 60 mph in 2.4 seconds) plus a $1,100 charging rebate available across the e-tron lineup.
- Porsche — which the article notes 'doesn't do rebates' — is running a 'Welcome to Porsche' incentive covering up to three initial payments (worth up to $4,500) on the Macan Electric, on top of an Edmunds-reported average of $3,600 below MSRP.
- Volkswagen is offering $12,500 in customer cash plus a $1,100 charging rebate on leftover 2025 ID.4 EVs, with the 2026 model carrying $10,000 off plus the charging rebate before any dealer negotiation.
- Stacked state rebates like Illinois's $2,000–$4,000 incentive and a $500 military/first-responder rebate can push 2025 ID.4 total savings past $18,000.
- The deals were sourced from CarsDirect, Edmunds, and OEM websites and were current as of October 4, 2026, running through November 3rd.
Why it matters: Buyers willing to combine federal charging rebates, state programs (Illinois alone adds $2,000–$4,000), and VW Group's own cash can pocket $18,000+ on a leftover 2025 ID.4, while dealers under pressure from software-recall overhangs and tougher China competition have clear motivation to deal — meaning shoppers who act before the November 3 cutoff have unusually strong leverage.
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