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As a completely newly developed generation of purely electric vehicles, the ID. family has complemented the Volkswagen product range since 2020. It is based on the new modular electric drive matrix (MEB), a vehicle architecture that was developed especially for electric drives. Among other things, this architecture permits space-saving installation of a flat high-voltage battery in the underbody. It offers generous interior space and battery capacity ranges suitable for everyday driving, as well as allowing software to be updated over-the-air. The MEB thus serves as the technical platform for the all-electric and fully connected vehicles of the ID. family and is used for models such as the compact ID.3, the electric SUV ID.4, the SUV coupé ID.5, the electric saloon ID.7 and the spacious ID. Buzz. The electric platform will be enhanced (MEB+) in the coming years and will then offer even greater performance benefits.

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Volkswagen ID.4
04/23/21
E-mobility

“Ranges of over 500 kilometres will soon be a matter of course”

Prof. Maximilian Fichtner is an internationally renowned expert in battery technology. In an interview, he talks about improved battery systems, alternatives to the use of cobalt and the climate advantage of e-cars.
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Volkswagen ID.4
02/03/21
Models

A car for all occasions

Plenty of space for family and leisure, compact for city traffic, and comfortable over longer journeys – there’s really nothing the new Volkswagen ID.4 can’t do.
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Story: “Every battery has to prove its safety in 5,000 tests”
01/22/21
E-mobility

“Every battery has to prove its safety in 5,000 tests”

Driving electric means driving safely: Before the battery systems of modern e-cars from Volkswagen hit the road, they have passed a lifetime of comprehensive safety checks. Dr. Michal Bruna is Head of Electronics Development and Testing at the Battery Development Center of Volkswagen Group Components in Brunswick. He explains what release tests the energy storage devices have to undergo.
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Basic Infos

  • The all-electric Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
    The new ID.7 Tourer - The world premiere
    02/19/24
    Models

    The new ID.7 Tourer - The world premiere

    The ID.7 is the flagship among electric Volkswagen models – a progressive fastback saloon with a long range. Volkswagen is now expanding the ID.7 portfolio with an estate car: the ID.7 Tourer​. The new Volkswagen model is one of the first all-electric estate cars in the upper mid-sized class. Volkswagen is also represented in this class with the new Passat Variant. Both product lines complement each other and together cover all relevant drive types. The aerodynamic ID.7 Tourer​ combines the emission advantages of electric mobility with long ranges and a very high load capacity (up to 1,714 litres) – parameters that combine many requirements of the business and private world more sustainably than ever before.
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  • Volkswagen ID.7
    The Volkswagen ID.7
    11/13/23
    E-mobility

    The Volkswagen ID.7

    Volkswagen is continuing to ramp up the speed of the electrical transformation: the latest hardware and software updates to the ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5 are now set to be followed by the start of series production of the brand new ID.7. The fastback saloon was recently named ‘German Car of the Year 2024’ (www.gcoty.de) by an international jury. And the new Volkswagen not only took first place in the Premium category, but also the overall competition. The winner was selected from all new vehicles presented over the past 12 months. Measuring almost five metres long and equipped with the best convenience features, the ID.7 is a Volkswagen positioned in the upper mid-size vehicle class. Here, it impresses with a new high-efficiency drive, long ranges, quick charging, generous space, a brand new high-tech interior concept and a high quality standard. The ID.7 will be launched around the world. It all starts in Europe: the new Volkswagen can already be ordered here as a 210 kW (286 PS)∗∗ ID.7 Pro with a 77 kWh battery. A Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) range of up to 621∗ kilometres has been calculated for this model. Volkswagen plans to expand the product line’s portfolio further over the coming months. The launch version will be followed by ID.7 models with an even larger battery, a sporty GTX version with all-wheel drive, and an estate version, which will be called Tourer in the ID-7 product line.
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  • Volkswagen ID.4
    The new ID.4 and ID.5
    10/11/23
    Models

    The new ID.4 and ID.5

    Volkswagen is now announcing the details of extensive upgrades to the hardware and software of the ID.4 and ID.5. Customers who order one of these models from now on will receive their vehicles with a new software and infotainment system generation and an improved operating concept. In addition, the touch sliders for the air conditioning and volume control will be illuminated in future. The augmented reality head-up display has been enhanced and there is a newly designed 480-watt premium sound system from Harman Kardon. On board the ID.4 Pro, Pro 4MOTION and GTX versions and the ID.5 models, the more economical and at the same time more powerful high-efficiency drive from the ID.7 provides more driving dynamics and driving pleasure. In combination with the Pro models, the new drive develops 210 kW (286 PS); the GTX versions deliver 250 kW (340 PS).
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ID. family

Volkswagen ID.3
ID.3
Volkswagen ID.4
ID.4
Volkswagen ID.4 GTX
ID.4 GTX
Volkswagen ID.5
ID.5
Volkswagen ID.5 GTX
ID.5 GTX
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
ID. Buzz
Volkswagen Showcar ID. CROZZ
ID. CROZZ concept car
Volkswagen concept car ID. VIZZION
ID. VIZZION concept car
Volkswagen ID. BUGGY Showcar
ID. BUGGY Concept car
Volkswagen ID. ROOMZZ Showcar
ID. ROOMZZ concept car
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