Volkswagen has began taking pre-orders for the ID.7 all-electric sedan in Europe, with the automaker providing a single trim stage for the second, the Professional with a WLTP vary of as much as 386 miles (621 kilometers).

As of in the present day, clients in Germany are capable of order the Volkswagen ID.7 Professional at a value of 56,995 euros, the equal of $61,650 on the present alternate charge. That makes it considerably costlier than the Tesla Mannequin 3, which begins at 42,970 euros ($46,500) in Germany. 

Nonetheless, Volkswagen says the ID.7 Professional is provided with many comfort and tech options for the market launch. For instance, it gives an augmented actuality head-up show and the “Uncover Professional Max” navigation system as customary.

It additionally comes outfitted with a bunch of normal help programs for the launch, together with Journey Help, Lane Help, Emergency Help, Aspect Help, Rear Site visitors Alert, and exit warning system. Moreover, the Volkswagen ID.7 Professional options the Space View 360-degree digital camera system, Keyless locking, and Keyless Entry beginning system with Safelock.

The VW ID.7 Professional is powered by a 77-kilowatt-hour battery that motivates a rear-mounted electrical motor rated at 282 horsepower (210 kilowatts) and 402 pound-feet (545 Newton-meters) of torque.

The RWD electrical sedan has a mean gasoline consumption as little as 14.1 kWh per 100 km, enabling a most vary of 386 miles on the WLTP Mixed cycle. The vary is achieved on customary 19-inch wheels, which characteristic a Hudson design in black with diamond-cut end on the ID.7 Professional.

84 Photographs

“The brand new ID.7 will impress our clients all around the world due to its lengthy ranges, fast charging, spacious inside and intuitive operation. The mannequin subsequently represents the brand new benchmark for all-electric premium fashions at Volkswagen,” stated Imelda Labbé, VW board member of administration for gross sales, advertising and after gross sales.

Prospects who wish to personalize their Volkswagen ID.7 additional can select between optionally available tools packages, which embrace the Inside package deal, Inside package deal Plus, Exterior package deal, and Exterior package deal Plus.

The Inside package deal provides energy ergoActive consolation entrance seats with reminiscence operate and therapeutic massage packages, in addition to an entry operate, adjustable thigh help, and pneumatic lumbar help. The pack additionally contains background lighting with 30 completely different colours.

The Inside package deal Plus contains extra airbags and a 700-watt Harman Kardon sound system with 12 loudspeakers plus a middle speaker, a digital 16-channel amplifier, and a subwoofer. As well as, the premium ergoActive seats acquire clever seat local weather management and activation of the lumbar and pelvic space.

As for the Exterior packages, the bottom one brings options comparable to LED matrix headlights, rear tinted home windows, and the Straightforward Open & Shut sensor-controlled baggage compartment opening and shutting operate. The Exterior Bundle Plus provides progressive steering and DCC adaptive chassis management together with driving profile choice.

The Volkswagen ID.7 arrives in Europe and China this fall, with the North American launch to observe in 2024.