Everything You NEED to Know About the Volkswagen ID.7 – Full Breakdown

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The Volkswagen ID.7 is VW’s all-electric successor to the Passat, positioned as a premium EV sedan with a focus on efficiency, comfort, and cutting-edge tech. Here’s a full breakdown of everything you need to know:

Performance & Range​

• Battery Options: Two variants – 77 kWh (Pro) and 86 kWh (Pro S).
• Range:
  • 77 kWh model: 382 miles (WLTP)
  • 86 kWh model: ~435 miles (WLTP) (expected)
• Power: Single-motor RWD (282 hp, 402 Nm torque), AWD GTX version coming soon.
• Charging:
  • 200 kW DC fast charging (Pro S) → 10-80% in ~25 minutes
  • 170 kW max (Pro)
• Efficiency: ~4.0 miles/kWh, competing with Tesla Model 3 LR.

Driving Experience​

• Smooth, quiet ride with an adaptive suspension option.
• Rear-wheel drive for better handling.
• One-pedal driving mode available, but regen is not as aggressive as Tesla.

Interior & Tech​

• Infotainment:
  • 15-inch touchscreen with new VW OS 4.0 (faster, less laggy).
  • IDA voice assistant with AI-powered features.
  • Apple CarPlay/Android Auto wireless.
• Augmented Reality (AR) Head-up Display for navigation.
• Self-parking assist & smart cruise control.
• Massive cabin space – more rear legroom than a Passat.
• Practicality: 532L trunk + liftback-style opening = huge loading area.

Flaws & Concerns​

Touch-sensitive controls (climate & volume sliders) still annoying.
No physical buttons for climate control.
ISOFIX test – rear anchors can be tricky to access.
Pricey compared to Tesla Model 3 & Hyundai Ioniq 6.

Final Verdict​

Pros: Best range in class, spacious, refined, great ride comfort.
Cons: Expensive, UI could be better, some missing premium features.

Would it replace the Passat? For EV buyers, yes! But for diesel & petrol lovers, it might take some convincing.

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