The Volkswagen Team Switzerland set an impressive record by driving the all-electric ID.7 Pro S for 794 kilometers on a single battery charge. This achievement significantly surpassed the model’s official WLTP range of 709 kilometers. The test, conducted on public roads in the Zug metropolitan area near Zurich, involved eight drivers over two days, navigating a circuit of urban, motorway, and hilly country roads. Despite operating in normal traffic and maintaining an average speed of 51 km/h, the ID.7 Pro S demonstrated remarkable energy efficiency, consuming only 10.3 kWh/100 km, which is lower than the official WLTP minimum of 13.6 kWh/100 km. Notably, the car wasn’t equipped with the most range-optimized features, yet it still achieved these impressive results, leaving only 2 kilometers of range remaining.
The ID.7 Pro S stands out for its aerodynamic design and efficiency-driven technology, making it the most efficient model in Volkswagen’s electric lineup. Its efficiency is further enhanced by features such as the Electric Vehicle Route Planner, which optimizes routes based on battery charge and charging station availability. This system ensures drivers can efficiently plan trips by suggesting the best charging points while accounting for real-time traffic conditions. Egolf, a renowned expert in hypermiling, has a history of pushing Volkswagen’s electric vehicles to exceed their theoretical ranges, with previous records set in the ID.3 model. The ID.7 Pro S continues this legacy, offering both outstanding efficiency and fast charging capabilities, making it an exceptional choice for long-distance electric driving.
