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 electric vehicle (EV) will be available in one battery size (77 kWh) with an emission-free range up to 325 miles. The EV will be 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.
The pure electric coupé-SUV will be 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 will be available as rear-wheel drive, while the GTX will be an all-wheel drive. The VW ID.5 Pro will have a top speed of 99 mph (0-62 mph in 10.4 seconds). The GTX is expected to have a top speed of 110 mph, achieving 0-62 mph in under 7 seconds. However, VW has yet to confirm this.
According to the manufacturer, the panoramic sunroof will come as standard. 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). The ID.5 zero-emission range also makes the EV practical for short and long journeys for families.
The pure electric compact SUV will go on sale in the UK in early 2022. Prices are yet to be confirmed, but the expected range is between £40,000 – £60,000. The EV does not qualify for the UK government PiCG grant.
| 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) |
| Vehicle Type: | SUV (Coupé) |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| £ Variants (3 Options) |
|---|
| ID.5 Pro |
| ID.5 Pro Performance |
| ID.5 GTX |
| 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): | N/A |
| Cargo Volume: | 549 L |
| ID.5 Pro | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 77 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 282 – 325 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: | N/A |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | N/A |
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