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VW Launches Online Leasing of EV Models in Germany

19 Apr 2022 | Abstracted from Autoweek

"Volkswagen is taking yet another page from Tesla's book, with the launch of direct leasing and the planned start of online sales in Germany. The automaker is offering the ID.4 and the ID.5 to lessees, with plans to add the ID.3 hatchback to the menu and begin direct sales in Germany and other European countries...

"Surveys show that around two-thirds of our customers also want to be able to purchase our vehicles online. We?re now addressing that wish," said Klaus Zellmer, member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for sales, marketing and after sales. "Our mission is to give our customers an excellent offering and buying experience both at dealerships and online. As a result, we?ll also strengthen our competitiveness lastingly."

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