The latest batch of products announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) includes two models of Volkswagen ID.4 made in China by FAW-Volkswagen and SAIC Volkswagen, respectively.
The FAW-Volkswagen ID.4 has a length, width, and height of 459218521629 mm, a wheelbase of 2765 mm, a kerb weight of 2130 kg, and a single electric motor with a maximum output power of 150 kW.
The SAIC Volkswagen ID.4 has a length, width, and height of 461218521640 mm, a wheelbase of 2765 mm, a kerb weight of 2120 kg, and a single electric motor with a maximum output power of 150 kW.
The overall dimensions of the two cars are similar to those of the Honda CRV. The exterior design adopts the new design language of the ID series, and the door handles are of a hidden design. Upon closer inspection, there are PRO and 1st versions, and the forward perception is composed of a single camera.
The battery capacity was not mentioned in the MIIT data. According to foreign media reports, the ID.4 WLTP range is about 500 km. Considering the not-so-light kerb weight of 2120-2130 kg, the battery capacity of the ID.4 should not be less than 70 kWh.
In addition, the ID.4 will prioritize the launch of rear-wheel-drive models, followed by all-wheel-drive models.
For Volkswagen’s first pure electric car based on the MEB platform, in addition to the three electric parameters that are worth paying attention to, the intelligence, driver assistance, and pricing strategy of the car are also critical.
In terms of body size, the ID.4 is between the Tiguan and Tiguan L. For Volkswagen, there are two challenges: first, whether the price can be under 300,000 yuan, which means whether it can get new energy vehicle subsidies in the future; second, the mass production time at the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 will confront with the Tesla Model Y. Which one will the public choose?
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