Volkswagen Anhui Opens Pre-orders for New Electric Vehicle

Volkswagen Anhui has commenced pre-orders for its new "ID. 09" electric vehicle, with prices starting at 199,900 yuan (approximately $27,500 USD). The announcement was made by the CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand China, who shared images of the car from its summer testing phase.

The vehicle's exterior features a design with sharp lines, extending from the Volkswagen logo. It includes smart light strips, high-gloss black mirrors, semi-recessed door handles, and frameless doors. A wolf head emblem is placed below the high-mounted brake light. Customers can choose from four color options: Obsidian Black, Dawn White, Twilight Purple, and Clear Sea Blue. The car measures 5081mm in length, 1980mm in width, and 1509mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3030mm. It is equipped with 21-inch wheels and Brembo brake calipers, and its LED lighting system comprises 422 independently controllable units capable of displaying light signals and dynamic animations.

The interior boasts a futuristic design with a continuous air vent and a large, floating central touchscreen. The system integrates wireless phone charging, cup holders, and storage compartments, and is available in three interior color schemes: Night Black, Warm Home Beige, and Cloud Mist Purple. The car is set to feature an end-to-end intelligent driving assistance model, supporting highway and urban NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) functionality, along with an AI-powered valet parking system. It is powered by a Turing AI chip with a total computing power of 750 TOPS and utilizes multiple lidar sensors.

In terms of powertrain, the "ID. 09" will be available in two all-electric versions: a single-motor variant with a peak power of 230 kW, and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup featuring a 140 kW front motor and a 230 kW rear motor. All versions will be equipped with CATL's lithium iron phosphate battery packs.