Volkswagen presented three concept cars at the Shanghai Motor Show. The three cars mark the intention to continue the path set by the ID.Code, a prototype unveiled in Beijing in 2024. The three models were developed by Volkswagen together with its Chinese partners: the ID. Aura with FAW, the ID. Era with Saic and the ID. Evo with Anhui. The showcars anticipate a new generation of zero-emission vehicles designed for the Chinese market and are part of the strategy to launch 30 new models on the Asian market by the end of 2027.
The ID. AURA from FAW-Volkswagen is the first concept based on the Compact Main Platform (CMP) that Volkswagen designed especially for the Chinese market. With its high computing power based on artificial intelligence, the highly automated driving system used on this platform raises the bar for intelligent and natural driving behaviour. The concept was developed especially for price-conscious customers, combining modern technology and dynamic design. A smartphone-like UI/UX concept is integrated in the vehicle’s centre console, while the artificial intelligence-based humanoid assistant controls the infotainment system.
The ID. EVO is aimed at young buyers eager to stand out from the crowd. Based on an 800-volt architecture platform, the ID. EVO is the first fully electric full-size SUV in the ID. UNYX family by Volkswagen. The concept vehicle features a high-performance electronic architecture that not only facilitates a wide range of new digital services, but also expands the customer experience with over-the-air updates.
The ID. ERA is a spacious full-size SUV with three rows of seats, offering a preview of the first Volkswagen model equipped with range extender technology. A fuel-powered generator charges the battery while driving and provides an additional range of more than 700 kilometres. Together with a range of 300 kilometres in electric mode, the concept car can thus cover more than 1,000 kilometres.
