Volkswagen ID Era 8X goes on sale in China with range topping 1,600 km
Developed with SAIC, the ID Era 8X range-extender large SUV has entered the Chinese market with an 800-volt architecture and aggressive pricing.
Volkswagen Group is going through a difficult period in Europe. The group plans to cut 100,000 jobs as part of a sweeping restructuring and is preparing to shrink its product lineup by roughly half. In China, however, the picture is different: the brand has officially launched the ID Era 8X, a large luxury SUV developed with its Chinese partner SAIC.
Two batteries, one gasoline generator
The ID Era 8X is offered only as a range-extended electric vehicle and is built on an 800-volt electrical architecture. Buyers can choose between a 51.1 kWh lithium-ion battery and a 65.2 kWh NMC battery. The former delivers 373 km of electric-only range, the latter 451 km. All versions carry a 141-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine; however, the engine does not drive the wheels and serves solely as a generator.
Prices
The entry-level Pro version starts at 226,800 yuan. Fitted with the 51.1 kWh battery and a 295-horsepower rear motor, it has a total range of 1,567 km. The dual-motor, 496-horsepower Max version starts at 249,800 yuan.
With the 65.2 kWh battery, the Max Long Range is priced at 269,800 yuan and the Ultra Long Range at 289,900 yuan. Both versions offer a total range of up to 1,602 km. For a limited time, Volkswagen is offering a 20,000 yuan discount on all versions.
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