Volkswagen on Friday introduced the ID.X Efficiency idea at 2023 ID.Treffen, a gathering of VW electrical automobile lovers that takes place yearly in Locarno, Switzerland.

The idea is predicated on VW’s ID.7 electrical hatch that is slated for launch within the U.S. subsequent yr, and hints at what a performance-tuned model of certainly one of VW’s ID EVs. It follows the ID.GTI scorching hatch idea unveiled only a week in the past.

“It was clear to us that we wished to base our new present automotive on the ID.7 and that we’d deal with enhancing the efficiency,” Andreas Reckewerth, VW’s head of expertise for the MEB EV platform, mentioned in a press release. “On this manner we are able to present what is feasible.”

The ID.X Efficiency idea packs a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing a peak 551 hp, in addition to a differential lock on the rear axle to assist goal torque on the rear wheels throughout high-speed cornering. The torque vectoring is managed by way of VW’s Automobile Dynamics Supervisor which has numerous modes the motive force can choose utilizing the infotainment display screen.

Volkswagen ID.7

The battery is the 86-kwh unit that VW will make obtainable on the ID.7 in most markets. The battery may be charged at charges of up 200 kw, enabling fast cost occasions utilizing a DC quick charger. The U.S. is believed to obtain a 77-kwh battery with a most charging charge of 170 kw as the only battery for the ID.7, although last specs for the U.S. have not been introduced.

Past the powertrain, the ID.X Efficiency idea advantages from typical efficiency upgrades like lowered suspension with stiffened springs, elevated toe angle, and 20-inch wheels with racing slick tires. The aerodynamics had been additionally tweaked for elevated downforce, achieved by way of a entrance splitter, rear diffuser, and rear wing.

There isn’t any indication VW plans to place the ID.X Efficiency into manufacturing. Nevertheless, the automaker in 2021 unveiled the 328-hp ID.X idea based mostly on the ID.3 hatch and just lately an ID.3 prototype sporting an all-wheel-drive powertrain with doubtlessly greater than 300 hp has been noticed testing. Maybe VW has one thing related deliberate for the ID.7.