A brand new Volkswagen EV will start rolling out subsequent yr. Volkswagen revealed the primary photos 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 international MEB-based EV for European prospects 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 yr, 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 yr.
In line with Volkswagen’s newest replace on Monday, the ID.7 is gaining a station wagon model.
Volkswagen teases the primary photos of its ID.7 Tourer
The brand new Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer maintains the sedan’s aerodynamic physique with a 0.24 Cd, barely increased than the ID.7’s 0.24 Cd.
Primarily based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, the electrical station wagon advantages from quick overhangs and an extended wheelbase.
Even with 5 folks within the again, the platform gives loads of inside house with over 19 cubic toes (545 liters) of cargo house. That’s greater than the 2024 Ford Explorer with 18.2 cu ft.
When the seats are folded down, the EV gives round 6.5 toes (virtually two meters) of cargo house with as much as 60.5 cu ft (1,714 liters).
The ID.7 Tourer will comply with the ID.7 into manufacturing at its Emden plant in Germany. Will probably be the second MEB-based mannequin constructed within the north-west of Germany.
The electrical station wagon will launch subsequent yr in Europe. Volkswagen will launch extra particulars, together with non-camo photos, nearer to the launch.
Electrek’s Take
Volkswagen’s ID.7 is designed for comfy highway journeys. The station wagon model gives further cargo capability for households or longer journeys.
Slightly than producing one other SUV, the ID.7 Tourer offers patrons another choice that may seemingly provide higher effectivity. There’s no phrase on if the electrical station wagon will make its method to the US, however with the ID.7 rolling out subsequent yr, 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.
