Volkswagen is presenting the brand new ID.7, the model’s first world electrical mannequin for the higher mid-size sedan class. The mixture of a producer’s estimated potential vary of as much as 435 miles / 700 km (primarily based on the European WLTP cycle), a revised powertrain, spacious inside and premium applied sciences makes the ID.7 perfect for long-distance journey and opens up a brand new section for the Volkswagen EV household. The ID.7 additionally has an enhanced customer-focused working idea and a high-quality look. The ID.7 launch is deliberate for this yr in Europe and China, and from 2024 in North America.
Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Automobiles: “With the ID.7 we’re taking the following step in our electrical offensive. The ID.7 provides a excessive degree of consolation and lengthy ranges. By 2026, we’ll provide the broadest electrical automobile vary of all producers in Europe—from the entry-level mannequin for lower than 25,000 euros as much as the ID.7 as the brand new high mannequin inside the EV household. Our purpose is to realize an electrical automotive share of 80 per cent in Europe by 2030. From 2033, Volkswagen will produce solely electrical autos in Europe.”
Kai Grünitz, Member of the Model Board of Administration liable for Improvement: “The ID.7 units new effectivity requirements on the idea of the modular electrical drive matrix (MEB). We’re aiming for a spread of as much as 700 kilometres2 on the WLTP normal. That is made potential by superb aerodynamics and by considerably elevated effectivity within the areas of the powertrain and thermal administration.”
The ID.7 is the primary MEB mannequin with a totally new, extremely environment friendly drivetrain. With 282 horsepower (210 kW), it’s the strongest and highest-torque electrical motor in a Volkswagen EV mannequin up to now. This energy variant is used within the ID.7 independently of the chosen battery dimension. The APP550 energy unit was developed with Volkswagen Group Parts in Kassel (Germany) and can be produced there.
The brand new electrical drivetrain has been optimized above all for power effectivity. Relying on the battery dimension, Volkswagen estimates that, relying on trim, WLTP ranges of as much as 435 miles (700 km) and DC quick charging capacities of as much as about 200 kW shall be potential. EPA-estimated vary just isn’t but accessible and shall be launched nearer to the North American launch date.
The ID.7 is 195.3 inches lengthy and was designed on aerodynamic rules. Its roof slopes elegantly to the rear, like a coupe, and contributes to a superb drag coefficient of 0.23 relying on tools. The lengthy wheelbase and brief overhangs create loads of house within the inside for all occupants.
A brand new working and show idea is launched with the ID.7. With this, Volkswagen has reacted to suggestions from its prospects and improved the working expertise. This contains the next options as normal:
- a 15-inch infotainment system display screen
- an augmented actuality head-up show
- a brand new air con working idea built-in within the infotainment system
- Backlit contact sliders
Imelda Labbé, Member of the Model Board of Administration for Gross sales, Advertising and Aftersales: “The ID.7 is an especially necessary mannequin for the Volkswagen model in Europe, North America and China. The ID.7 provides a beautiful package deal that can excite each current and new Volkswagen prospects everywhere in the world. With this Volkswagen, we’re providing premium applied sciences that impress by way of their exclusivity, consolation and excessive diploma of on a regular basis usability.”
With the brand new therapeutic massage seats and the accessible electro-chromic dimming panoramic sunroof, the ID.7 provides tools choices which are in any other case current solely in premium rivals. The brand new panoramic sunroof with sensible glass may be switched between opaque and clear settings by contact management. Like many different features within the ID.7, the roof will also be operated via pure voice instructions, utilizing the brand new IDA voice assistant.
The optionally available entrance seats are additionally a brand new improvement: for the primary time in a Volkswagen, they provide adaptive Climatronic cooling or heating with a drying perform. The vary of choices is rounded off by a 700-watt sound system from Harman Kardon: 14 high-end loudspeakers, together with a entrance heart speaker and a trunk-mounted subwoofer, present a powerful audio expertise.
A full suite of level-2 prepared driver help options shall be accessible. One new characteristic is Park Help Professional with Reminiscence Operate as optionally available tools: three automated modes are built-in right here that may be activated relying on the state of affairs. A singular characteristic of Volkswagen’s electrical autos is presently the reminiscence perform. With this, the ID.7 repeatedly information the final 55 yards pushed and thus the parking state of affairs. The driving force both stays within the ID.7 or screens the parking process from exterior the automobile utilizing the smartphone app.
Accelerated electrical offensive: 10 new fashions by 2026. The brand new ID.7 is one in all 10 new electrical fashions that shall be launched by Volkswagen worldwide by 2026. This yr alone sees the introduction of the facelifted ID.3, the long-wheelbase ID. Buzz and the ID.7. A compact electrical SUV and the manufacturing model of the sub-€25,000 ID. 2all are deliberate for 2026. Volkswagen anticipates that this can give it the widest vary of electrical autos in contrast with its rivals. The brand new ID.7 shall be produced within the Volkswagen plant in Emden for the European and North American markets. In China, the corresponding ID.7 fashions shall be produced regionally.
SOURCE: Volkswagen