Volkswagen ID.7 electric sedan starts manufacturing

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【Summary】Volkswagen has started production of its ID.7 electric saloon, set to launch in Europe this autumn. The ID.7 is positioned as a comfortable limousine for long-distance travel, offering up to 435 miles of range and charging rates of up to 200kW. The Emden plant in Germany will exclusively produce the model for the European and North American markets. Volkswagen plans to launch 10 new electric models by 2026 and aims to achieve an 80% electric car share in Europe by 2030.

FutureCar Staff Aug 24, 2023 9:29 AM PT

Volkswagen ID.7 electric sedan starts manufacturing

Volkswagen has officially begun production of its ID.7 electric saloon, with plans for its launch in Europe later this year. The news was announced through a social media post celebrating the "symbolic start of production" at the Emden plant in Germany. This follows a small production run that took place in June.

Thomas Shafer, CEO of Volkswagen passenger cars, praised the efforts of the team at the Emden plant, stating, "The ID.7 is a top car from a top team. A big compliment to all our colleagues in Emden who have been so active in making the start of production a full success. Thanks everyone for your commitment!"

The ID.7, which was unveiled earlier this year, is positioned as a "comfortable limousine for long distance travel," creating a new segment within the ID family and indirectly replacing the Passat and Arteon models. It boasts features such as long ranges, fast charging, a spacious interior, and intuitive operation.

As a competitor to the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6, the ID.7 offers up to 435 miles of range and charging rates of up to 200kW. There will be two variants available: the entry-level ID.7 Pro model with a 77kWh battery providing up to 382 miles of range, and the Pro S derivative with an 82kWh pack for the headline 435-mile range. Both models are equipped with a rear-mounted 286hp single motor, which is the most powerful and highest-torque electric drive motor in a Volkswagen ID. model to date. A dual-motor four-wheel drive version will be introduced later on.

The Emden plant is dedicated to producing the ID.7 exclusively for the European and North American markets. Since 2019, the plant has received over one billion euros in investment to convert it for e-mobility production.

The ID.7 is one of 10 new electric models that Volkswagen plans to launch between 2023 and 2026. This includes the recently launched ID.3 and the long-wheelbase ID. Buzz, as well as a compact electric SUV in 2026 and the production version of the ID.2, which will be priced at less than €25k (around £22k). Volkswagen aims to have the widest range of electric vehicles compared to its competitors and is targeting an 80% electric car share in Europe by 2030. Additionally, the company plans to produce only electric vehicles in Europe by 2033.

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