What We Know So Far

Overview

Following in the tire tracks of the electric ID.4 SUV and ID.Buzz minivan, Volkswagen will soon roll out the ID.7, a mid-size electric family four-door similar in size to the Passat sedan. Based on the ID.Aero concept, the ID.7 is designed to be as aerodynamic as possible but, as we can see from the photos, also quite stylish. We expect it to offer both rear- and all-wheel drive electric powertrains when it goes on sale as a 2025 model; its driving range should be around 300 miles, which is slightly longer than the ID.4’s. All models will come with a large 15.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and a head-up display that’s capable of projecting navigation instructions as well as key info such as vehicle speed.

What’s New for 2025?

The ID.7 will be an all-new model for Volkswagen and will go on sale most likely for the 2025 model year. So far, we’ve only seen images of the concept vehicle and a camouflaged production car, but Volkswagen says it will take the wraps off the ID.7 in the second quarter of 2023.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

We’ve estimated pricing here, but we expect to see MSRPs and trim levels that are similar to the ID.4’s, with the base model offering rear-wheel drive standard and the rest of the lineup equipped with dual motors and all-wheel drive.

EV Motor, Power, and Performance

At launch, the ID.7 will come with a single electric motor driving the rear wheels with 282 horsepower. A dual-motor all-wheel drive variant with more power is expected to join the lineup later on, but for now, this rear-wheel drive setup provides fairly perky acceleration. We sampled a prototype in Spain and were impressed by its taut suspension, well-controlled body motions, and playful handling. We did note, however, that the steering feel in some driving modes felt less natural than we would have liked, but it’s possible some of the tuning hasn’t been finalized yet. When the ID.7 launches, we’ll get a chance to drive a production version and we’ll update this story with new driving impressions when that happens.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

A 77.0-kWh battery pack borrowed from the ID.4 will be standard and should be good for about 300 miles of driving per charge. That’s more than the ID.4 SUV, but the ID.7’s more aerodynamic shape is likely helpful in extending the range. A larger 85-kWh battery will join the lineup later which will offer about 30 more miles of range.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe

The EPA hasn’t released fuel economy estimates for the ID.7 yet and neither has Volkswagen, but we’re expecting to see higher numbers than the ID.4, which is rated for up to 107 MPGe city. For more information about the ID.7’s fuel economy, visit