Volkswagen presents the new ID.7*, an all-electric saloon for the upper mid-size class: Find out here why you should enhance the profile of your fleet with the long-range vehicle set to launch this autumn.

“The ID.7 sets new efficiency standards on the basis of the modular electric drive matrix (MEB). We are aiming for a range of up to 700 kilometres in accordance with WLTP. This is made possible by very good aerodynamics and by significantly increased efficiency in the areas of the powertrain and thermal management.”

Kai Grünitz
Member of the Brand Board of Management responsible for Development

Range: Up to 700 km (according to WLTP)

The new ID.7* is almost five metres long – with a wheelbase of close to three metres. This allows an interesting spatial concept with lots of room behind the wheel and on the other seats, front and rear. The newly developed ergoActive premium seats are available optionally and offer a high level of seat comfort, especially on long journeys; they are fitted with a massage programme and dynamic air conditioning. The size of the saloon likewise impacts positively on the potential luggage capacity: The luggage compartment can fit more than 500 litres – plenty of space for luggage, even on longer business trips

Incidentally, the ID.7* is also forging new paths in terms of interior climate, since the saloon can activate the air conditioning as soon as it recognises the car keys in the near vicinity. This allows prompt cooling or heating of the interior according to the weather conditions and user preference, even before starting out on the journey.

“The ID.7 offers an attractive package that will excite both existing and new Volkswagen customers all over the world. In this Volkswagen, we are offering premium technologies that impress through their exclusivity, premium comfort and high degree of everyday usability.”

Imelda Labbé
Member of the Board of Management for Sales, Marketing and After Sales

The previously mentioned sales successes enjoyed by Volkswagen were always associated with the company’s commitment to quality. Not only was the finishing quality of particular importance, but also the design – and in this context the appearance of the materials used as well. Especially in the interior: With the new ID.7*, Volkswagen has focused once more on this aspect at a premium level. For example, the quality of the dash panel has been accentuated both visually and to the touch, with the 38 cm infotainment touchscreen (corresponds to a screen diagonal of 15 inches) catching the eye in particular: It is designed as a stand-alone feature and is angled slightly towards the driver’s seat, which improves visibility. At the same time, the user guidance is tailored even more acutely to the needs of the user and, for example, permanently displays a Home button and a bar for freely assignable favourites buttons on key apps. The seat functions and air conditioning can likewise be operated with the touchscreen. All in all, the controls and the interior radiate a very stylish look – with plenty of recycled materials too, thanks to Volkswagen’s focus on sustainability.

Because it is important for drivers to remain focused on what’s happening on the road, the head-up display in the Volkswagen ID.7* – available as standard from the basic model up – projects key information directly into the driver’s field of vision using augmented reality technology. Status displays, such as the current and permitted speed, are shown by the system at close range for driver and passengers, as if they were about 3.5 metres in front of the car. Other information, such as navigation instructions, appears about ten metres in front of the ID.7*. In both cases, the information is fittingly superimposed on the real outside world. The legally prescribed standard notifications, such as speed and warning messages, are shown additionally on the usual display behind the steering wheel – although in stylishly reduced form.

The new ID.7* will be available with a newly developed motor based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) when it launches on the European market – probably towards the end of the year. The high-performance power unit with the internal designation APP550 delivers considerably more power to the rear axle – while offering improved efficiency at the same time. Depending on the model, customers have a choice of two battery sizes to generate the required electrical energy. Volkswagen is predicting a range of up to 615 km for the smaller battery, while a range of up to 700 km will be possible with the lager battery.¹⁾ Incidentally: The large battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in approx. 25 minutes at DC fast-charging stations at a moderate outdoor temperature and a charging capacity of up to 200 kW.²⁾

The ID.7* will provide fleet managers with a trump card in terms of all-electric company cars when it launches in autumn. Pitched in the upper mid-size segment, it should also mean they have a good hand to play when it comes to demanding company car users.

“With the ID.7 we are taking the next step in our electric offensive. The saloon offers a high level of comfort and long ranges. Already by 2026, we will offer the widest electric range of all manufacturers in Europe – from the entry-level model for less than 25,000 euros up to the ID.7 as the new top model within the ID. family.”

Thomas Schäfer
CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars