Volkswagen to soon enter India's EV market with ID.4
What's the story
Volkswagen is preparing to launch ID.4 as its first-ever electric vehicle (EV) in India. The car will debut in the last quarter of 2024.
The sporty all-electric SUV will be introduced as a Completely Built Up (CBU) model and will initially be available in a single variant.
The news was shared by the automaker at the Volkswagen Annual Brand Conference in India.
Design
Sneak peek into Volkswagen ID.4: Top highlights
The Volkswagen ID.4 was first showcased in India in April 2023, highlighting the premium GTX version.
It has a muscular bonnet, a sleek grille with an illuminated 'VW' logo, projector LED headlights, skid plates, 21-inch alloy wheels, and LED taillights with a 3D cluster design.
It also sports prominent GTX badges.
Inside, the EV has a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, powered front seats, automatic climate control, a digital instrument cluster, and a 10.0-inch infotainment panel with connectivity options.
Performance
Performance stats of the EV
The EV comes with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup and a large 82kWh battery pack, capable of providing a driving range of up to 500km on a single charge.
The setup develops a maximum power of 299hp and peak torque of 499Nm.
It can sprint from a standstill to 100km/h in just over six seconds, while its top speed is electronically capped at 180km/h.
Globally, the electric SUV is available with various powertrain options including single-motor rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor all-wheel-drive versions.