The Volkswagen ID.7 electric sedan has been revealed at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show. It is the latest addition to VW’s ID range of electric vehicles and as a result, it is the most advanced electric car yet from Volkswagen. With a range of around 700 kilometres, it is clearly focused on long-range electric mobility.
Volkswagen’s EV Heritage
‘Largest car manufacturer of the year’ is a title held by Volkswagen multiple times in the last few years. The VW Group boasts of having some of the best car brands in the world under its umbrella. This includes the likes of Bentley, Audi, Lamborghini, Ducati, Bugatti, Seat, Skoda, etc.
As with all major car manufacturers in the world, Volkswagen too is on the road to electrifying its entire product lineup. In fact, VW’s electrification story started way back in 1972 when its Centre for Future Research began testing the Elektro Transporter. It was a prototype electric vehicle powered by a lead accumulator and based on a VW T2 Transporter.
An electric version of the VW Golf was also produced in 1976. So, it is quite obvious that Volkswagen isn’t exactly new to electric vehicles. However, the first modern electric vehicle from Volkswagen was the e-Golf showcased in 2013, and then came the production ID.3 in 2019. Since then, Volkswagen has launched the ID.4, ID.5, and ID.6. Now, the brand has revealed the ID.7.
Design & Styling
The ID.7 is the first sedan in the Volkswagen ID series and keeping it in line with efficiency, Volkswagen has managed to design it in a way that the drag coefficient is 0.23. That places it higher than all of Tesla’s products when it comes to aerodynamic efficiency.
The Volkswagen ID.7 definitely looks premium and is styled to imbibe most of the ID series’ signature design traits. Even amidst a crowd of electric vehicles, it is easy to spot the ID.7 from a distance and deduce that it belongs to the ID family. Yet, it does manage to look more premium and stylish than all the other ID cars.
Interior
Inside the ID.7 though, is a brand new layout unlike what we’ve seen on ID cars before. It features a new dashboard layout and is packed with technology. The seats seem comfortable and easy to clock long distances in. It is quite obvious that the ID.7 is Volkswagen’s most luxurious EV yet.
Volkswagen ID.7 Tech Features:
- Large 15-inch Infotainment Touchscreen
- Customisable Buttons
- ‘Ida’ Voice Assistant To Control In Cabin Features
- Smart Glass Sunroof
- 14-Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System
- Adaptive Climate Control Seats
Battery Pack & Range
As aforementioned, the Volkswagen ID.7’s USP is in its range. The sedan has a claimed range of 435 miles (700 kilometres). This is courtesy of the large 86kWh battery pack and the efficiency-optimised motor that produces 282hp. With 282hp on tap, it isn’t a slouch. However, VW is yet to reveal performance figures.
In the UAE, Volkswagen doesn’t officially retail any cars from the ID series yet. We do expect VW to launch a few ID models in the country soon. However, if you are interested in a Volkswagen electric vehicle, here are a few Volkswagen ID.4 cars for sale in the UAE.
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