The new Volkswagen ID.7 is here with the coolest paint ever
Published on Jan 04, 2023 at 5:26 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jan 13, 2023 at 10:52 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Volkswagen has just released a brand new juicy addition to its EV line-up.
It’s called the ID.7 and it’s loosely based on the ID Aero Concept that VW unveiled last year.
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Despite the number ‘seven’ in the name, this is actually Volkswagen’s sixth electric vehicle.
More importantly, this is the company’s first electric sedan because the other five vehicles are SUVs.
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According to Volkswagen, the ID.7 is capable of covering up to 435 miles on a ‘tank’ of energy.
This means the ID.7 can cover more distance than the Tesla Model 3, its nearest rival.
For reference, the Long Range Model 3 can do 358 miles on a charge.
VW opted for a striking electroluminescent paint to unveil the car to the public at CES.
This unique design was achieved using over 40 layers of paint – Volkswagen calls it ‘Digital Camouflage’.
What makes it even more interesting is the fact that the driver can ‘interact’ with the paint.
There are 22 areas of the car’s paint that can be lit up on demand.
The interior was overhauled following customers’ feedback following the ID.3 and ID.4.
The dashboard was redesigned and it now features a tablet-like 15-inch display.
Moreover, several physical components – the air vents, for example – can be controlled and activated digitally.
Volkswagen plans to launch the ID.7 in China, Europe and North America.
Pricing is yet to be announced but it is presumably going to be somewhere north of $50,000.
This would make it slightly more expensive than its ‘little brother’, the ID.5, and around the same price as a Tesla Model 3.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
