Volkswagen Conducts Final Tests for Mid-Size Electric Sedan ID.7... World Premiere on 17th

Volkswagen will unveil the all-electric sedan ID.7 for the first time in the world on the 17th of this month. The ID.7 is equipped with a 200kw-class battery, delivering a maximum driving range of 700km. After final driving tests, it is scheduled to be launched in Europe by the end of this year.

On the 10th, Volkswagen announced detailed information about the powertrain and convenience features of the mid-size electric sedan ID.7. The Volkswagen ID.7 is the first model built on the new MEB platform and delivers the highest output and torque among the Volkswagen ID. family models released so far.

Volkswagen developed a new powertrain codenamed 'APP550' at Volkswagen Group Components in Kassel, Germany. Production will also take place at the Kassel plant. The new electric drivetrain of the ID.7 offers a maximum driving range of up to 700km depending on the battery size (WLTP standard). Equipped with a maximum 200kw battery, it is launched as a model suitable for long-distance driving.

Volkswagen mid-size electric sedan ID.7
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Volkswagen mid-size electric sedan ID.7

Driving systems such as Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) and Driving Dynamics Control have also been improved for long-distance driving. The newly applied progressive steering system provides precise and intuitive driving sensations as well as driving stability. Volkswagen is conducting final driving tests in the Alicante region of Spain.

The ID.7 features a spacious interior. The driver's cockpit has been newly designed, significantly reducing the size of the instrument panel. Necessary information and warning alerts are displayed on the ID. cockpit behind the steering wheel. Drivers can check important information through the augmented reality head-up display. It is equipped with a newly designed 15-inch infotainment system display to enhance user-friendliness.

Volkswagen ID.7 Electric Sedan Cockpit
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Volkswagen has developed next-generation driver and passenger seats for the ID.7. Depending on the version, the seats can be adjusted in up to 14 directions. Along with adaptive Climatronic seats, a massage function is also included. The driver and passenger seats can activate an automatic mode based on seat temperature in addition to individual settings.

A Volkswagen official said, "The ID.7 has established itself as the pure electric flagship model within the ID. family lineup," adding, "With its long driving range, agile driving, and spacious interior, it will firmly establish itself as a pure electric sedan for long-distance travel in the mid-size segment."

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