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Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S Breaks Records: 794 km with a load

from Constantin Hoffmann to Oct 07, 2024

Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S bricht Rekorde: 794 km mit einer Ladung

The new one Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S has set a remarkable milestone: with just one battery charge, he put incredible 794 kilometers back. This performance significantly exceeds the official WLTP range of up to 709 km and sets new standards for electric vehicles in its class.

The record trip in detail

Real conditions instead of laboratory values

The Volkswagen Team Switzerland Under the direction of Felix Egolf, an expert in long-distance trips with electric cars, the test drive carried out. It was driven on a defined circular route in the area of ​​Zug, south of Zurich. The route included place passages, motorway sections and hilly overland roads - as real everyday conditions.

Impressive consumption

The ID.7 Pro S achieved an average consumption of only 10.3 kWh/100 km. For comparison: The lowest WLTP value of the model is 13.6 kWh/100 km. This corresponds to a diesel consumption of only about 1.1 liters per 100 km.

What makes ID.7 Pro S so efficient?

Aerodynamics and efficiency drive

With a CW value of equipment-dependent 0,23 and the new efficiency drive is the ID.7 Pro S optimally designed for economy. The net battery capacity of 86 kWh enables this impressive range.

Support from technology

The optional E-route planner Calculate the optimal route taking into account the current battery charge and available charging stations. He also takes real-time traffic data into account in order to find the most efficient route.

Comparison to previous record trips

Felix Egolf is no stranger to the world of e-mobility. Already in 2020 and 2021 he completed record trips with the Id.3in which he clearly outbid the theoretical reach.

Conclusion: a big step for electromobility

The impressive range of the Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S shows that electric vehicles are becoming more and more suitable for everyday use. With technologies such as the e-route planner and efficient drives, electrical driving not only becomes more environmentally friendly, but also more comfortable.

Keywords: Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S, record trip, electric car range, Felix Egolf, e-mobility