VW ID.7 Pro S covers 941km on single charge

A STANDARD Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S with no technical modifications has covered an impressive 941km drive from a single charge; the ultra-efficient effort translating to an average energy efficiency figure of just 9.2kWh per 100km.

The impressive figure sees the ID.7 perform almost one-third better (+32.7 per cent) than its WLTP claim (709km), Volkswagen’s 86kWh battery and slippery aerodynamic coefficient (0.23Cd) offering a comparable diesel fuel efficiency number of around 1.0 litres per 100km.

Volkswagen said the aim of the test was to determine the maximum efficiency of the ID.7 Pro S. The drive was completed by Volkswagen Driving Experience pro drivers on the low-speed ring in Nardò at ambient temperatures ranging between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius.

The 12.5-kilometre circuit allowed VW drivers the chance to simulate a wide range of traffic scenarios, the average speed during the efficiency test just 29 km/h. Volkswagen says this figure corresponds with “typical rush hour speeds in large cities”.

The Pro S version of the Volkswagen ID.7 utilises an electric motor integrated within the rear axle which develops 210kW of power and 545Nm of torque. A claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.6 seconds is listed alongside a top speed of 180km/h.

VW says the ID.7 Pro S also charges “particularly quickly” thanks to a DC charging capacity of up to 200kW. With this charging capacity, it takes on energy for a further 244km in just 10 minutes, with a 10-80 per cent charge achieved in “about 26 minutes”.

“We are seeing a positive trend in incoming orders in Europe and are currently selling more ID.7 models than Passat,” said Volkswagen board of management responsible for sales, marketing, and aftersales.

“This shows that the ID.7 is a meaningful all-electric addition to the brand’s product portfolio and, in addition to our successful Passat, is also suitable for long distance drivers and as a company car.”