Volkswagen on Friday introduced the ID.X Efficiency idea at 2023 ID.Treffen, a gathering of VW electrical automobile lovers that takes place yearly in Locarno, Switzerland.

The idea is predicated on VW’s ID.7 electrical hatch that is slated for launch within the U.S. subsequent 12 months, and hints at what a performance-tuned model of one among VW’s ID EVs. It follows the ID.GTI scorching hatch idea unveiled only a week in the past.

“It was clear to us that we needed to base our new present automotive on the ID.7 and that we might give attention to enhancing the efficiency,” Andreas Reckewerth, VW’s head of expertise for the MEB EV platform, stated in an announcement. “On this means we are able to present what is feasible.”

The ID.X Efficiency idea packs a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing a peak 551 hp, in addition to a differential lock on the rear axle to assist goal torque on the rear wheels throughout high-speed cornering. The torque vectoring is managed by way of VW’s Automobile Dynamics Supervisor which has varied modes the driving force can choose utilizing the infotainment display.

Volkswagen ID.7

The battery is the 86-kwh unit that VW will make accessible on the ID.7 in most markets. The battery will be charged at charges of up 200 kw, enabling fast cost occasions utilizing a DC quick charger. The U.S. is assumed to obtain a 77-kwh battery with a most charging fee of 170 kw as the only real battery for the ID.7, although closing specs for the U.S. have not been introduced.

Past the powertrain, the ID.X Efficiency idea advantages from typical efficiency upgrades like lowered suspension with stiffened springs, elevated toe angle, and 20-inch wheels with racing slick tires. The aerodynamics had been additionally tweaked for elevated downforce, achieved by way of a entrance splitter, rear diffuser, and rear wing.

There isn’t any indication VW plans to place the ID.X Efficiency into manufacturing. Nonetheless, the automaker in 2021 unveiled the 328-hp ID.X idea based mostly on the ID.3 hatch and lately an ID.3 prototype sporting an all-wheel-drive powertrain with probably greater than 300 hp has been noticed testing. Maybe VW has one thing related deliberate for the ID.7.