There Volkswagen ID.7 PRO S has shown that he can travel 941 km with a single charginga result that exceeds 232 km (+32.7%) the autonomy declared according to the cycle WLTPequal to 709 km. The test took place in December in Italy, on the Nardò circuit (Puglia)with the aim of demonstrating the efficiency skills of the German electric sedan. However, the experiment was conducted in very particular conditions, difficult to replicate in the daily guide.
The ID.7 PRO S used for the test was as standard, without changesequipped with one 86 kWh battery of net capacity and a Synchronous motor magnets of 210 kW permanent magnetspositioned on the rear axle. During the test, the car kept one Average speed of 29 km/ha value that Volkswagen has defined representative of city traffic in the top hours.
However, it is unlikely that the test really simulated the typical conditions of the Stop-and-go urban. The journey has in fact lasted 33 hours and 15 minutesa clear sign that the car has maintained a constant speed, without the frequent braking and accelerations that characterize real traffic. Also the external temperaturebetween 5 and 15 degreesplayed a favorable role, guaranteeing optimal battery operation and helping to reduce energy consumption.
Extraordinary consumption: only 9.2 kWh per 100 km
One of the most surprising aspects of the test was the medium consumption registeredequal to 9.2 kWh per 100 km. To better understand this value, just think that it is equivalent to About 1 liter of diesel per 100 kman extremely efficient result for an electric vehicle of this size.
In addition, the Volkswagen ID.7 PRO S It stands out for its advanced charging capacity: thanks to technology DC up to 200 kWcan pass from 10% to 80% charge in just 26 minutessignificantly reducing parking times on long journeys.
An impressive, but not very representative of the real guide
If on the one hand the test highlights the aerodynamic efficiency and the optimization of the propulsion system of ID.7 PRO S, on the other the doubt remains on the real replicability of these numbers in the daily guide. The test conditions – constant recourse, absence of real traffic and favorable temperatures – they certainly contribute to reaching the 941 km of autonomy.
Martin Sandermember of the board of directors Volkswagen for sales, marketing and after-sales, said:
This test confirms that ID.7 is an ideal choice for those who travel long distances and for the company fleets, supporting themselves at our pass.
Although the results are impressive, the question remains: How really is it possible to approach this autonomy in real traffic?
