A brand new Volkswagen EV will start rolling out subsequent 12 months. Volkswagen revealed the primary pictures of the ID.7 Tourer, the model’s first electrical station wagon.
The flagship ID.7 electrical sedan is gaining an property model, or station wagon, for these of you in North America.
After starting ID.7 manufacturing in August, Volkswagen opened orders for its second world MEB-based EV for European clients later that month. The electrical sedan joins VW’s rising ID household because the sixth mannequin, becoming a member of the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.6, and ID.Buzz electrical van.
Volkswagen’s ID.7 is available in two variations – the entry-level ID.7 Professional begins at $62,000 (€56,995) with as much as 385 miles (621 km) WLTC vary.
The ID.7 Professional S will launch later this 12 months, that includes a bigger 86 kWh battery for as much as 435 miles vary. Volksagen’s new electrical sedan will start rolling out in North America subsequent 12 months.
Based on Volkswagen’s newest replace on Monday, the ID.7 is gaining a station wagon model.
Volkswagen teases the primary pictures of its ID.7 Tourer
The brand new Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer maintains the sedan’s aerodynamic physique with a 0.24 Cd, barely larger than the ID.7’s 0.24 Cd.
Based mostly on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, the electrical station wagon advantages from quick overhangs and an extended wheelbase.
Even with 5 individuals within the again, the platform supplies loads of inside area with over 19 cubic ft (545 liters) of cargo area. That’s greater than the 2024 Ford Explorer with 18.2 cu ft.
When the seats are folded down, the EV supplies round 6.5 ft (virtually two meters) of cargo area with as much as 60.5 cu ft (1,714 liters).
The ID.7 Tourer will observe the ID.7 into manufacturing at its Emden plant in Germany. It will likely be the second MEB-based mannequin constructed within the north-west of Germany.
The electrical station wagon will launch subsequent 12 months in Europe. Volkswagen will launch extra particulars, together with non-camo pictures, nearer to the launch.
Electrek’s Take
Volkswagen’s ID.7 is designed for snug highway journeys. The station wagon model supplies additional cargo capability for households or longer journeys.
Slightly than producing one other SUV, the ID.7 Tourer offers patrons an alternative choice that can possible provide higher effectivity. There’s no phrase on if the electrical station wagon will make its solution to the US, however with the ID.7 rolling out subsequent 12 months, there’s a risk.
Though SUVs and vans dominate the US market, an all-electric station wagon could discover its place with these on the lookout for extra environment friendly choices.