Electric vehicles boast numerous advantages over traditional internal cars, but their range is not one of them. For example, a typical gasoline-powered car with a 50-60 liter fuel tank can travel around 500-600 kilometers, and this distance increases with a larger fuel tank. Unfortunately, electric cars have a much shorter range. However, manufacturers are actively working to improve this aspect. Although gasoline cars currently have the edge in range, advancements are being made. One such development is the upcoming Volkswagen ID.7 Saloon, which is part of the expanding ID lineup and aims for a 435-mile range. Here are the details…
Volkswagen Expands ID Lineup with Upcoming ID.7 Saloon
Volkswagen has been active in the electric vehicle market for some time and continues to expand its product lineup. The company’s latest move in this direction is the ID.7 saloon, which is designed to compete with popular models like the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6. The vehicle particularly stands out for its impressive range. It comes in two main packages: the ID.7 Pro, equipped with a 77kWh battery for a range of up to 382 miles, and the more advanced Pro S variant, which boasts an 82kWh battery and a top range of 435 miles.
Both models come with a rear-mounted 286hp single motor, which has the highest torque of any electric Volkswagen model to date. Moreover, rumors suggest that the company will not stop there and will introduce a new version with a dual-motor setup. The car will feature a 15-inch infotainment screen and an augmented reality head-up display, along with backlit touch sliders for easy access to volume and temperature controls at night, addressing concerns with previous models.
Additionally, the ID.7 will include smart climate control, massage seats with cooling, heating, and drying functions, and a voice-controlled electronically dimmable panoramic sunroof. A 700-watt Harman Kardon sound system with a 14-speaker setup is available as an optional extra. Furthermore, the ID.7 will come equipped with advanced automated driver assistance technology, such as VW’s latest Travel Assist with swarm data, which supports assisted lane changes on motorways at speeds above 56mph.
The ID.7 is scheduled to launch in Europe and China in autumn 2023, followed by a North American release in 2024. A
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