Recently, Volkswagen began pre-sales of the ID.5 in Germany. Earlier this month, the starting price of the ID.5 in Germany was announced at 46,515 euros (about 334,200 yuan), while the highest-priced GTX version is 53,615 euros (about 385,000 yuan).
There are three versions available for pre-sale:
- ID.5 Pro, power 128 kW, rear-wheel drive, with a WLTP range of up to 520 km;
- ID.5 Pro Performance, power 150 kW, rear-wheel drive, with a WLTP range of up to 520 km;
- ID.5 GTX, power 220 kW, all-wheel drive, with a WLTP range of up to 490 km.
Interestingly, at the previous launch event, Volkswagen claimed that the ID.5 would support peak DC charging power of 135 kW. However, the latest report shows that 135 kW charging power is actually only available for two rear-wheel-drive ID.5 versions, and the ID.5 GTX can have higher peak charging power of 150 kW.
Therefore, Volkswagen claims that under ideal conditions, 100 km of driving range can be added in 6 minutes.
According to Volkswagen board member Klaus Zellmer, “Our electric SUV coupe (ID.5) offers the new ID.Software 3.0, which will improve charging and voice control capabilities to enhance user convenience.”
At the same time, the ID.5, like other ID series models, has the ability to receive over-the-air updates.
Compared to domestic prices, the starting prices of the ID series are not low in foreign countries. The starting price of ID.3 is 35,460 euros (approximately RMB 254,000), and the starting price of ID.4 is 38,915 euros (approximately RMB 279,000). The price of the ID series in foreign countries is about 1.5 times higher than in China.
Based on this logic, the starting price of the domestically produced ID.5 is estimated to be in the range of 200,000 to 250,000 yuan. If this price is true, it will be cheaper than the current rear-wheel drive Model Y from Tesla.
Previously, the ID.3 briefly became the best-selling electric car in Germany, and Volkswagen’s electric cars performed well overall in European sales. Can Volkswagen expand into more niche electric car markets in Germany? After entering the Chinese market, will this price be popular among local consumers?
Volkswagen will answer these questions for us in the future.
Source: Volkswagen official website
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