As tensions escalate over electric vehicle (EV) values in China, Volkswagen is set to debut its latest flagship electric sedan. Volkswagen’s Chinese joint venture, FAW-Volkswagen, officially launched pre-orders for the ID.7 Vizzion in China, starting at 237,700 yuan (approximately $33,200), for its electric sedan.
At the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show in April, Volkswagen revealed the ID.7 Vizzion, a revolutionary new electric sedan that marks the brand’s entry into the world of EVs.
The ID.4 Vizzion premiered at Volkswagen’s “ID Night” following the ID.3. The ID. Subsequent is a brand-new electric sedan model from SAIC-VW.
Volkswagen maintains two joint ventures (JVs) in China, partnering with both SAIC Motor and FAW Group. When Volkswagen introduces a new model, such as the ID.7, the process of designing and producing it is typically handled internally by the company itself. While SAIC supplies the ID.4 X and ID.6 X models, FAW offers the ID.4 Crozz and ID.6 Crozz variants.
The electric sedan’s design closely mirrors Volkswagen’s ID.7, with subtle tweaks applied to create a distinct look.
Following the launch of pre-orders for its ID.7 model in Europe in August, Volkswagen aims to strengthen its position in the continent’s largest electric vehicle market.
Volkswagen confirms pre-order success for ID.7 Vizzion in China, sales to start soon.
Volkswagen launched pre-ordering for its ID.7 Vizzion model on Wednesday, offering a starting price of 237,700 yuan (approximately $32,200) for the innovative electric vehicle.
According to estimates, the value was only slightly higher than the native medium’s projections of $25,000 to $30,000.
The ID.7 Vizzion stands at an impressive 4,956 millimeters (195 inches) in length, 1,862 millimeters (73 inches) in width, and 1,537 millimeters (60.5 inches) in height, making it a substantial electric sedan. The Tesla Model X (not Mannequin X) measures 198 inches long by 79 inches wide by 66 inches tall.
The electric sedan is available in both single- and dual-motor configurations. The rear-wheel-drive single-motor model is equipped with an 84.8 kWh nickel cobalt manganese battery, which enables a range of up to 642 kilometres (399 miles) when measured by the Chinese laboratory test cycle. Twin-motor options offer a range of approximately 570 kilometers (354 miles), with varying capabilities.
Within its interior, the vehicle showcases cutting-edge technology, featuring a 15-inch 2K floating display screen and an augmented reality head-up display. The device boasts a Hardman Kardon premium sound system, equipped with 16 high-quality audio channels.
Volkswagen’s flagship sedan offerings feature assisted driving capabilities, including an innovative interactive lane-change system, boasting a 3.0 iteration.
Electrek’s Take
Volkswagen’s most crucial market is China, where it has a significant presence. The automaker derives nearly 50% of its profits from that region.
Despite initial complacency, China’s swift shift towards electric vehicles left Volkswagen unprepared? Following a decade-long dominance in the market since the 1990s, BYD surpassed Volkswagen to become the top seller with its best-performing model earlier this year?
Although electric vehicle deliveries rose 4% in China through September, Volkswagen’s Chief Financial Officer Arno Antilz cautioned that the company might forfeit further market share until new models from XPeng hit the market?
Volkswagen invested $700 million to acquire a nearly 5% stake in XPeng in July. The inaugural fashion collaborations from this strategic alliance are expected to debut in 2026.
