Volkswagen is not shy about its ambitions to become the world’s leading electric car maker. The German automaker has already launched the ID.3 hatchback and the ID.4 crossover, two affordable and practical EVs that have been well-received by customers and critics alike. But VW is not stopping there. It has also unveiled the ID.7, a sleek and sophisticated electric sedan that will compete with the likes of the Tesla Model 3, the Mercedes-Benz EQE, and the BMW i4.
The ID.7 is the first electric model from Volkswagen for the upper mid-sized class. The Volkswagen sedan is an efficiency champion with a range of up to 435 miles (WLTP). In addition to a spacious and comfortable cabin, the ID.7 boasts advanced technology, such as a large 15-inch infotainment touchscreen, a head-up display with augmented reality, and a digital key allowing users to unlock and start the car with their smartphone.
Pricing and Availability
The Volkswagen ID.7 is on sale in Europe with a starting price of 56,995 euros (about $66,800). That’s considerably more expensive than the ID.3 and the ID.4, which start at 35,000 euros ($41,000) and 40,000 euros ($47,000), respectively. However, the Volkswagen ID.7 is also more luxurious and powerful than its siblings, and it will be eligible for government incentives in some markets.
Volkswagen has not confirmed when the ID.7 will arrive in the US, but it is expected to do so sometime in 2024 as a 2025 model. The US pricing is also unknown, but it could be lower than the European one, as VW has been aggressive in undercutting Tesla on this side of the pond. For instance, the Volkswagen ID.4 starts at $39,995 in the US before any federal or state tax credits.