Overview
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
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 electric vehicle (EV) is available in one battery size (77 kWh) with an emission-free range up to 312 miles. The electric range is sufficient for city and motorway driving. Given the EV range and lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rate for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), the ID.5 is also well suited for company car drivers.
The EV is capable of DC rapid charging up to 135 kW DC as standard (62 miles in 7 minutes), along with a 11 kW on-board charger. Given that most homes in the UK are single-phase power supply, the EV can be charged up to 7 kW AC charging at home via a dedicated EV charging station. For those residential and business premises with three-phase power supply, the EV can be charged up to 11 kW AC.
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 VW ID.5 Pro has a top speed of 99 mph (0-62 mph in 10.4 seconds).
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. The EV does not qualify for the UK government plug-in car grant (PiCG).
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Good zero-emission range (up to 325 miles) | 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 | Heat pump not standard |
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The All-Electric Volkswagen ID.5 (credit: VW)
| 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 |
| £ Variants (3 Options) |
|---|
| ID.5 Pro (from £52,185) |
| ID.5 Pro Performance (from £53,620) |
| ID.5 GTX (from £N/A) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 77 kWh |
| Charging: | Up to 135 kW DC rapid charging standard. On-board charger: 11 kW |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 0g (CO2/km) |
| Battery Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| £ 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.
| 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
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1615 |
| Width (mm): | 1852 |
| Length (mm): | 4599 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2771 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 11.5 |
| Boot Space (L): | 549 |
| ID.5 Pro | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 77 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 312 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km): | 16.2 |
| Charging: | 135 kW DC Rapid Charging (on board charger: 11 kW AC) |
| Top Speed: | 99 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive: | Rear-wheel drive |
| Max Power (PS): | 174 |
| Torque (Nm): | 235 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Weight (kg): | 2,117 |
| Colours: | 6 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | N/A |
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