The VW Group's all-electric MEB platform wasn't really developed for luxury cars. But on this evidence, it does a pretty good job in underpinning one. Basically, what's on offer here is just about everything you get from a Mercedes EQE for an awful lot less. The ID.7 will significantly under-cut closer market players like the BMW i5 and the Audi A6 e-tron too.
But then, the combustion-powered Volkswagen Arteon significantly under-cuts similarly sized rivals from Mercedes, BMW and Audi on price too, yet that's a rare sight, even in its home market. Will the ID.7 fare better? We think so. It's a more polished, premium-feeling package being sold to an EV segment that's become far less badge-conscious. You might not be blown away by the looks and we're unconvinced about the cabin's trumpeted 'Smart Air Vent' tech, but overall, this is a big step forward from the engineering seen in Volkswagen's first EV global player, the ID.4. The '7' is a fitting ID flagship. And a sign to rivals that the VW Group's EV technology is really getting into its stride.

Leatherette-wrapped multifunction heated steering wheel with hard keys

Climate windscreen assists defrosting and prevents fogging

High beam assist with automatic sensing for switching between dipped and main beam

Voice activation for navigation and phone

Extended safety system with proactive passenger protection system

Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag

30 colours interior ambient lighting with ID light

2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the center console in the rear

Lane change system, Side assist, Rear traffic alert and Exit warning system

Door and side trim panel in foam film, insert in leatherette

Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated tilting door mirror

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

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210kW Match Pro S Plus 86kWh 5dr Auto