At the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, the Volkswagen brand showcased the latest achievements of its “In China, For China” strategy, focusing on intelligent connectivity and new energy technologies. Over the next three years, Volkswagen plans to launch over 30 new models, most of which are new energy vehicles, including fully electric, plug-in hybrid, and range-extended models, to meet the diverse needs of Chinese consumers.
At this show, Volkswagen introduced three new concept cars from FAW-Volkswagen, SAIC Volkswagen, and Volkswagen Anhui:
- ID. AURA: FAW-Volkswagen’s first compact all-electric sedan based on the CMP platform and CEA architecture, featuring dynamic design, L2++ assisted driving (with urban navigation driving assistance), and an AI virtual assistant, targeting the young family market.
- ID. ERA: SAIC Volkswagen’s first full-size range-extended SUV, with a comprehensive range of over 1,000 kilometers (CLTC), also supporting L2++ level urban navigation driving assistance.
- ID. EVO: Volkswagen Anhui’s first fully connected all-electric SUV, with a maximum range of 700 kilometers (CLTC), utilizing an 800-volt architecture.
Volkswagen Passenger Cars CEO Ralf Brandstätter stated that the company is advancing its transformation with “China speed.” These concept cars, based on the CMP platform and CEA architecture, are expected to enter mass production from 2026, with cost optimization of up to 40% and R&D speed improvement of over 30%. Volkswagen plans to upgrade fuel vehicles and introduce hybrid versions while accelerating electrification, launching over 20 new energy models from 2026.
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