VW launches the ID. ERA 5X in China with pricing
The VW ID. ERA 5X costs around 13,530 euros in China at market launch and offers more interior space than a VW ID. Tiguan despite its smaller dimensions. This is made possible by the new Compact Main Platform, which debuts with the ID. ERA 5X. The China SUV can also be equipped with partially automated assistance systems.
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The VW ID. ERA 5X is now available for order in China. The compact five-seat SUV is being offered at a special introductory price starting from 99,900 yuan (approx. 13,530 euros) for a limited time. The regular price range for the ID. ERA 5X spans 119,900 to 159,900 yuan (approx. 16,250 to 21,670 euros), with four trim levels available: Pro, Pro+, Max, and Ultra.
The ID. ERA 5X, 4.56 metres long, 1.90 metres wide, 1.63 metres high, and with a wheelbase of 2.82 metres, is the smallest SUV in the ERA series. It is approximately six centimetres shorter than the VW ID. Tiguan, but has a wheelbase that is five centimetres longer.
As the first model, the vehicle is built on the new Compact Main Platform (CMP, also known as China Main Platform) for which Volkswagen developed a 400-volt architecture in China specifically for compact and mid-size electric vehicles. The entire on-board electronics and the CEA (China Electronic Architecture) software also result from alocal cooperation with the Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng.
Since advanced driver assistance systems are a decisive purchasing criterion for customers in China, the ID. ERA 5X offers extensive sensor technology and computing power in its higher trim levels. These include a high-resolution 192-channel LiDAR sensor for precise environmental detection, the powerful Journey-6H chip from Chinese manufacturer Horizon Robotics, and the associated “Xingyun Zhixing” assistance system. This enables navigation-supported, partially automated driving (Level 2++) on motorways and in urban traffic, as well as automatic parking.
The ID. ERA 5X is powered by an electric motor on the front axle with an output of 155 kW and 270 Nm of torque. The top speed is 175 km/h. Buyers can choose between two lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP) from CATL with capacities of 45.8 or 58.5 kWh, which offer ranges of 415 to 520 kilometres according to the Chinese CLTC cycle. VW has not yet provided official details on charging power.
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Inside, the vehicle features a 15.6-inch central touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital driver display, both powered by a 4-nanometre cockpit chip from MediaTek. Depending on the trim level, features include electrically adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The boot offers 394 litres of storage space with an additional 158-litre compartment under the load floor. With the rear seats folded down, the boot capacity increases to up to 1,815 litres. The ID. ERA 5X does not include a front trunk (frunk).