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Volkswagen has reached a new efficiency milestone on a circuit in Nardò, southern Italy: an ID.7 Pro S with a standard technology package and 210 kW (286 PS) covered a distance of 941 kilometres on just one battery charge (86 kWh net). This significantly exceeded the model’s maximum WLTP range (combined) of up to 709 kilometres by 232 kilometres or 32.7 percent. During the 941-kilometre tour, the ID.7 Pro S had an average consumption of just 9.2 kWh/100 km – an exceptionally low figure. Converted to a diesel equivalent, the average consumption achieved in Nardò corresponds to about just 1 litre per 100 km. The aim of the test in Nardò was to determine the maximum efficiency of the ID.7 Pro S introduced in 2024.

9.2 kWh/100 km. The test drive with the new ID.7 Pro S was completed in December by Volkswagen Driving Experience pro drivers on the Low Speed Ring in Nardò at ambient temperatures of 5 to 15 degrees Celsius. The 12.5-kilometre circuit enables a wide range of traffic scenarios and endurance tests to be simulated effectively. The average speed during the efficiency test was 29 km/h, which corresponds to typical rush hour speeds in large cities. According to the latest “Traffic Index” from navigation specialist TomTom, this figure ranges from 22 km/h (Hamburg) to 31 km/h (Amsterdam).

Extremely efficient overall vehicle. The ID.7 Pro S with an 86-kWh battery (net) is designed as a series production model for the greatest possible efficiency and has one of the highest ranges in its class of electric vehicle. And the test car did not undergo any form of technical modification for the test, but instead came from current production at the Emden electromobility plant.

The foundations for the extraordinary efficiency of the ID.7 Pro S are the strong strong aerodynamics and state-of-the-art drive system. The drag coefficient is a low 0.23 (depending on equipment). The innovative, high-efficiency drive, known as the “APP550”, is as economical as it is powerful. The electric drive motor integrated into the rear axle develops a maximum torque of 545 newton metres, enables the ID.7 to consume between 16.2 and 13.6 kWh/100 km in the official WLTP cycle and still accelerates the ID.7 Pro S from standstill to 100 km/h in a sporty 6.6 seconds if required. The ID.7 Pro S also charges particularly quickly while on the road thanks to a DC charging capacity of up to 200 kW. With this charging capacity, it takes on energy for a further 244 kilometres in just 10 minutes. At full DC charging capacity, the battery is charged from 10 to 80 per cent in about 26 minutes.

Positive trend in Europe. Be it the ID.7 Saloon or ID.7 Tourer – both variants are ideal for families and long-distance drivers: With plenty of space and a high level of comfort, they impress with their long all-electric ranges. Martin Sander, member of the Board of Management responsible for Sales, Marketing, After Sales at the Volkswagen brand: “We are seeing a positive trend in incoming orders in Europe and are currently selling more ID.7 models than Passat. This shows that the ID.7 is a meaningful all-electric addition to the brand’s product portfolio and, in addition to our successful Passat, is also suitable for long distance drivers and as a company car.”

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. ID.7 Pro S - Combined power consumption 16.2-13.6 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A

Volkswagen’s electric ID. models are here to help motorists with their new-year resolutions and get 2025 off to the best possible start.

Exercise, eating healthy food and learning new skills are often among the most common new-year resolutions, but research shows an electric vehicle (EV) could help with some other popular pledges:

Save money
Charging a medium-sized electric car at home can cost about half the price of filling up an equivalent petrol vehicle, according to data from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles. It says charging at home costs about 8p per mile, while an internal combustion engine (ICE) car running on diesel or petrol can cost 13p to 17p per mile to fuel.

These findings are supported by a recent survey of more than 3,000 Volkswagen owners in the UK*. Almost twice as many ICE car drivers in the survey (62 per cent) than EV drivers (32 per cent) said they were irritated by fuel costs. The results were similar when considering the price of fuel at service stations, with 53 per cent of ICE car drivers feeling the pinch compared with just 30 per cent of EV drivers.

Volkswagen’s online calculator lets people see for themselves how much they can save by switching to an electric car. Just input current running costs, select a new ID. model and see an instant comparison.

Charging at home with OVO, Volkswagen’s recommended energy provider, costs just 7p per kWh with OVO Charge Anytime.

Improve health and wellbeing
Reducing stress and improving health and wellbeing are high on many people’s lists at this time of year – and EVs can help here, too.

In the Volkswagen customer survey*, far fewer EV drivers (42 per cent) reported being stressed by external factors compared with ICE car drivers (78 per cent). The EV owners surveyed were annoyed less by potholes, roadworks, lack of parking and the behaviour of passengers and other drivers, and said their cars were easy and relaxing to drive.

Stress caused by range anxiety may also soon be a thing of the past, as more people go electric. Nearly half of the ICE car drivers surveyed (48 per cent) believed the overall EV ownership experience would be stressful, but just eight per cent of EV drivers agreed – and 65 per cent of EV owners in the survey had already driven more than 150 miles on a single charge.

Reduce your carbon footprint
Turning your heating down a notch, reducing waste, using less plastic… all great practices for a greener outlook in 2025. But maybe the next big step is to opt for an electric car.

Multiple independent studies have shown that EVs are better for the environment than their ICE equivalents.

A Lifecycle Analysis of UK Road Vehicles, published for the Department for Transport, found that a new electric car emits just a third of the harmful greenhouse gases of an equivalent petrol car during its lifetime.

Further research from the Carbon Brief also shows that buying a new electric car to replace an older model benefits the climate after driving 20,000 to 32,000 miles – even after taking into account what it describes as the ‘bump in CO2’ from manufacturing an electric car and its battery.

The Volkswagen’s Group’s new e-mobility information hub, Enter Electric, also highlights studies to support the fact that EVs have an unbeatable carbon footprint, and underlines the company’s commitments to battery recycling and implementing high environmental and social standards in its battery supply chain.

Volkswagen electric range
Volkswagen’s ID. range of electric cars in the UK comprises the hatchback ID.3, the ID.4 and ID.5 SUV models, and the top-of-the-range ID.7 and ID.7 Tourer. The ID. Buzz people carrier is also available from Volkswagen UK Retailers.

The vehicles have won many major awards between them, including World Car of the Year for the ID.4 in 2021. The ID.7 alone won four trophies last year, including Best Large Family Car at the Parkers New Car Awards and Best Saloon at the Autocar Awards.

Prices start from £30,850 (on-the-road including VAT) for the recently launched ID.3 Pure Essential. An assortment of trims and battery sizes is available for all models to suit different budgets and requirements, including the popular and great-value Match trims and sporty GTX versions.

* A total of 3,132 Volkswagen owners took part in the survey, which was conducted in November 2024 to find insights into driving behaviours and preferences. Of those who took part in the survey, 58 per cent were drivers of electric vehicles.

Article source: www.vwpress.co.uk

Despite strong headwinds, Volkswagen delivered around 4.8 million vehicles to customers worldwide last year (1.4 per cent fewer than in the previous year). Volkswagen was again the clear market leader in Germany with a market share of 19.1 per cent, according to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

Martin Sander, Volkswagen Board Member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales: “Around the globe, 2024 was a difficult year with sluggish economic activity, political challenges and intense competition – particularly in China. Yet, we are beginning the new year with optimism. Not only do we have attractive products, but we are meeting the needs of a wide variety of customer groups with our extensive, diverse model range that covers all drive types.”

The brand also boasts a broad range of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Since launching the ID. family in 2019, Volkswagen has sold over 1.35 million units of the ID. worldwide, including around 500,000 units of the ID.3. Last year, Volkswagen sold 383,100 BEVs.

Undisputed market leader in Germany and Europe
In 2024, Volkswagen was again the clear market leader in Germany with a KBA market share of 19.1 per cent. The top ten most popular vehicles include as many as five Volkswagen models: the Golf, T-Roc, Tiguan, Passat and Polo. Volkswagen also topped out the German market in the BEV segment. Here, Volkswagen vehicles accounted for 16.3 per cent of new registrations, an increase of 2.8 percentage points on 2023.

Delivery figures for the regions around the world:

• Europe: 1,254,500 deliveries (down 1.7 per cent year-on-year)
• South America: 479,400 deliveries (up 21.1 per cent year-on-year)
• North America: 592,300 deliveries (up 18.4 per cent year-on-year)
• China: 2,198,900 deliveries (down 8.3 per cent year-on-year)

SUV trend sustained in 2024
SUVs were in high demand in 2024, both with conventional drive systems and as all-electric variants. These now account for 47 percent of total Volkswagen deliveries – an increase of 1.4 percentage points on 2023. Once again, the Tiguan was the most popular SUV and best-selling model, followed by the T-Roc – ever since the sales launch of the compact crossover model, more than 2 million units have been sold. Volkswagen will launch the next generation of the T-Roc in 2025.

The Polo also provides cause for celebration this year – 50 years after its first model generation came on the market. To this day, Volkswagen’s small car remains very popular worldwide, with over 20 million units already delivered. In Brazil, for example, a record-breaking 172,510 units of the Polo were handed over to customers last year.

Articles source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

Since 1975, the Volkswagen Polo has delighted generations of people and has become a pioneer in its class: it has always stood for affordable mobility, timeless design and pioneering technology. With more than 20 million vehicles sold in six generations, the Polo has established itself as one of the most successful models in its class. In 2025, Volkswagen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the small compact car.

When the VW Beetle was due to be replaced in the 70s, Volkswagen had several models up its sleeve: the Passat came onto the market in 1973, followed a year later by the Golf, while the Polo made its debut in 1975. No vehicle before had been so short and refined. Positioned a class below the Golf, the Polo perfectly rounded off the then new model family with front-wheel drive. 50 years later and in its sixth generation, the Polo has proven how a small car can assert itself confidently in a likeable way. More than 20 million cars sold speak for themselves.

Affordable mobility and innovations: a car for everyone
The Polo does not just stand for technical innovations, but also for affordable mobility for everyone. With state-of-the-art technology and a fair price-performance ratio, the Polo has contributed to individual mobility over generations. Whether for first driving lessons, sporty driving pleasure or as a family car – the Polo has created memories and will continue to be a versatile companion in the future also.

Flashback: a small car makes the big time
The small car presented in March 1975 was based on the Audi 50. In slightly modified form it went into series production in Wolfsburg as the Volkswagen Polo and quickly provided a breath of fresh air in the small car segment. With its clean design and high functionality, it caught the spirit of the times. Efficient, practical and affordable, the lightweight vehicle was also characterised by agility, very good handling characteristics and economical engines. Core virtues that have continued the success story ever since.

Evolution over six generations
With each generation, the small car has been developed further. The Polo II brought a number of improvements from 1981 onwards, including more space and comfort as well as modernised engines. In 1987, the limited special series Polo Coupé GT G40 saw the debut of the scroll-type supercharger, which provided more power. Another leap forward followed in the third generation from 1994, also in terms of technology. The Polo III was one of the first vehicles in its class with innovative safety features such as airbags. In 1998, the Polo was available for the first time as a GTI. With a significant increase in size, the fourth generation offered a new level of comfort and safety from 2002, with front and side airbags, power steering and ABS as standard. The Polo V saw the introduction of a host of digital innovations: from 2009, infotainment and assistance systems made driving more comfortable than ever. The Polo V also impressed in motorsport: with the Polo R WRC, Volkswagen won the World Rally Championship title four times in a row from 2013. The sixth generation was based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB) and set new standards in 2017 in terms of connectivity, safety and driving dynamics. The Polo became even more digital and innovative with the product upgrade in 2021. The compact car boasts assistance and comfort systems that are otherwise known only from higher vehicle classes.

Living history
Volkswagen Classic is accompanying the Polo in its anniversary year and will be presenting historic models from its own collection in the coming months. The Bremen Classic Motorshow will kick things off from 31 January to 2 February 2025. Two early examples can be seen here: an Oceanic Blue Polo L from 1975 and a unique hill climb Polo from 1977.

Media information and stories about the Polo Further information, texts and extensive image material on the Polo in its six generations can be downloaded from the Volkswagen Newsroom at www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/50-years-of-Polo

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com