The All-Electric Volkswagen ID.5 SUV: The Complete Guide For The UK

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Overview

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Volkswagen AG, the Germany automotive group is one of the leading automotive companies in the global electric vehicle (EV) industry. Volkswagen has committed to an investment up to Euro 30 billion by 2023. It aims to sell 3 million electric vehicles by 2025 and launch up to 70 new EV models over the next 10 years.

With the launch of its electric vehicle ID. Family, VW is fast cementing a dominant position to become the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer by 2028, with the automotive behemoth planning to manufacturer 22 million electric vehicles. The automotive company currently has a number of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) on sale, to include: 

• The all-electric VW ID.3
• The all-electric VW ID.4
• The all-electric VW ID.4 GTX
• The all-electric VW ID.5
• The all-electric VW ID.5 GTX
• The all-electric VW e-up!
• VW Touareg R Plug-In Hybrid 
• VW Passat GTE Plug-In Hybrid 
• VW Passat GTE Plug-In Hybrid Estate
• VW Golf 8 Plug-In Hybrid 
• VW Tiguan eHybrid

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The All-Electric VW ID.5 Coupé-SUV

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The Volkswagen ID.5 is the latest pure electric vehicle from the German automotive manufacturer. The ID.5 combines the design strengths of an SUV along with that of a coupé (aerodynamic). The ID.5 has a 0.26 drag coefficient compared to 0.28 for the ID.4. The VW ID.5 EV shares the same MEB platform as the Volkswagen ID.4 and therefore has much in common, albeit, the ID.5 has a more aggressive roofline styling in the form of a coupé. The sloping roofline adds to appeal of the EV.

The pure electric coupé-SUV is available in three variants to include the entry level Pro model, followed by the mid-level Pro Performance and the higher specification GTX variant. The Pro and Pro Performance are available as rear-wheel drive, while the GTX is an all-wheel drive. The GTX is covered in a separate article.

The e-SUV is available in one EV battery size (77 kWh). The manufacturer claims a zero-emission electric range up to 327 miles (WLTP). Even adjusting for real-world driving conditions, the EV delivers a useful and practical electric range, for most day-to-day needs and for longer distance motorway driving.

For those new to electric driving, a number of factors impact the claimed range. These include: driving profile, weather conditions, road surface, wheel size, onboard services used, passenger load and more. The electric car also incorporates regenerative braking to increase the efficiency and electric range. A pure electric range closer to 280 miles is more realistic.

The VW EV offers DC charging up to 135 kW. The EV can be charged up to 80% in 33 minutes (62 miles in 7 minutes). The EV does incorporate a three-phase 11 kW AC onboard charger as standard. Given that most homes in the UK are powered by single-phase power supply, most of us will not be able to take advantage of the three-phase onboard charger. Single-phase EV charging (7.4 kW) will take just over 12 hours for a full charge.

Though the EV can be charged via a domestic 3-PIN plug, we at e-zoomed do not encourage using a domestic plug for charging an electric car. We at e-zoomed recommend charging overnight when the electricity prices are lower. We also recommend charging on a regular basis. This way charging times are reduced and regular charging is good for the long-term maintenance of the onboard EV battery. The manufacturer offers a 8 years/ 100,000 miles warranty. 

In terms of performance, the rear-wheel drive VW ID.5 electric SUV can achieve 0-62 mph in 8.4 seconds (maximum power: 204 PS). The top speed for the EV is 99 mph. Of course, the electric car also benefits from instant torque.

The EV is well equipped with technology, to include, over-the-air update capability, innovative IQ. Light as standard, interior ambient lighting, augmented reality head-up display, voice assistant, travel assist and the Discover Pro navigation system. The ID.5 is also practical and has a larger boot space than the ID.4 (549 L compared to 543 L). However, the sloping roofline does impact the headroom available for rear seat passengers and the rear-view visibility for the driver.

Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-2%) tax charge for pure electric cars. You can lease the ID.5 electric SUV via e-zoomed at fantastic prices. Simply follow this link!

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PROS	CONS
Good zero-emission range	Only available in one battery size option
Attractive exterior styling (coupé)	Rear view slightly limited and less headroom for rear seats compared to ID.4
DC charging up to 135 kW as standard	Cheaper alternatives available

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The All-Electric Volkswagen ID.5 (credit: VW)

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At A Glance
EV Type:	Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Body Type:	SUV (Coupé)
Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG):	Not Available
Engine:	Electric
Available In UK:	Yes

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£ Variants (2 Options)
ID.5 Pro (from £49,735)
ID.5 Pro Performance (from £51,210)

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EV Battery & Emissions
EV Battery Type:	Lithium-ion
EV Battery Capacity:	Available in one battery size: 77 kWh
Charging:	135 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 33 mins). Onboard charger: 11 kW AC (0%-100%: N/A)
Charge Port:	Type 2
EV Cable Type:	Type 2
Tailpipe Emissions:	0g (CO2/km)
Battery Warranty:	8 years or 100,000 miles

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£ Average Cost Of Residential Charging
Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh	£2.40
Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh	£4.32
Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh	£5.64
Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh	£6.48
Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh	£7.20
Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh	£9.22
Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh	£10.22
Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh	£11.09
Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh	£12.96
Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh	£14.40

• Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
• Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.

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Charging Times (Overview)
Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW):	6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC)
Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW):	3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging AC (43 kW):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging DC (50 kW+):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+):	0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW):	0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)

• Note 1: SoC: state of charge

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Dimensions
Height (mm):	1616
Width (mm):	1852
Length (mm):	4599
Wheelbase (mm):	2770
Turning Circle (m):	11.5
Boot Space (L):	549

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ID.5
EV Battery Capacity:	77 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	324 – 327 miles
Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/ 62 mi):	16.7 – 16.8
Charging:	135 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 33 mins). Onboard charger: 11 kW AC (0%-100%: N/A)
Top Speed:	99 mph
0-62 mph:	8.4 – 10.4 seconds
Drive:	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Max Power (PS):	174 – 204
Torque (Nm):	N/A
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	5
Doors:	5
Weight (kg):	2,118
Colours:	6
NCAP Safety Rating:	Five-Star

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