built in the second quarter of 2014. Prices started at . The XL1 was available in Europe only. Retail deliveries began in Germany in June 2014. Of the 250 units to be produced, 200 were to be sold to retail customers. Volkswagen opened a registration process for interested customers that closed on 18 October 2013. Because more than 200 potential buyers registered, a draw was conducted to select the customers with a purchase option for the available cars. They were offered a purchase contract and after the payment of a deposit, the purchase agreement for an XL1 was binding. Reception The Volkswagen XL1 was selected in February 2014 as one of the top five finalists for the 2014 World Car of the Year. See also Electric car use by country Plug-in electric vehicle Plug-in hybrid List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles References External links Volkswagen press release, 15 April 2002, "The 1-litre car" (archived) Volkswagen press release, 15 September 2009, E-Up! and L1 (archived) Official Volkswagen 1-Litre car press release Official Volkswagen L1 press release Official Volkswagen XL1 press release Supercars 1-litre report Cars powered by 2-cylinder engines 1-Litre-Auto Volkswagen Group diesel engines Hybrid electric vehicles Plug-in hybrid vehicles