Greetings from the south of France.
Here what were told when I tried to get the 3rd e-UP (we have had two over 6 years): that the rebates in Germany and elsewhere maxed the orders to delivery timeplines. As I understood, the range of the car thanks to the 32kw pack went up, and the price down (plus rebtes). Apparently in Germany, the price was compelling enough to make the delivery time up to 16 months out as they got a rush of orders. Probably they never anticipated some number of production, as the e-UP was not like a best seller previously.
I had other stores about the Zwickau plant vs Slovakia and the "need or desire" to refactor production over to the ID lines. I spoke to the EV "expert" (means sales person) and EV mechanic (only 2 in this region). So, messing up the stories, it seems not likely to see any "configurable" e-UPs in 2021. But, there are always "plated" cars (somebody registered it) around in France. So, I think we might find something like that next year if there are any around with all the options.
In the end, I was offered some of the demo units that are sitting around France on dealer lots and a lot of pressure to go with the ID3 as well. The latter is no good for the parking around here, even the e-Golf was a bit bigger and the e-UP has always been good for us in the city. We have considered a Zoe or the e-208....both have their own set of complications, like renting batteries in one case
So, we will run this one (current e-UP) into the ground and wait to see if other models appear in the next couple years. My best guess is VW is just not "currently" looking into the small compact city dweller market and believes mainstream is best. Probably the numbers work that way. However, my view is 80% of the people that live an Uraban life, probably could do fine with a 200km range car. Besides, it usually is parked 80% of the time.
Regards,
Jon