The Volkswagen ID7 GTX officially made its debut in June 2024. It is powered by a 86 kWh usable, 91 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 595 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates All-Wheel Drive 250 kW (340 hp), enabling an acceleration of 5.4 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 63000 USD.
By contrast, making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Kia EV4 sedan Long Range FWD was announced in 2025. It is powered by a 81.4 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 630 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Front-wheel drive 150 kW (204 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.7 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 170 km/h (106 mph).
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Launch
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| Announced | June 2024 | 2025 |
| Release date | June 2024 | 2026 |
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Performance
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| Power | All-Wheel Drive 250 kW (340 hp) | Front-wheel drive 150 kW (204 hp) |
| Torque | 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) | - |
| Acceleration | 5.4 sec 0-100 km/h | 7.7 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 170 km/h (106 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 86 kWh usable, 91 kWh total | 81.4 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM battery (400V type) | Li-Ion NCM (400V type) |
| Driving range | 595 km | 630 km |
| Consumption | 16.2 kWh/100 km | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 9 hours | Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 7 h 15 min |
| Charging station | CCS 200 kW, 10-80% in 26 min | CCS, 10-80% in 31 min |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door Liftback, 5 seats | 5 door sedan, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4961 x 1862 x 1536 mm (195.3 x 73.3 x 60.5 in) | 4730 x 1860 x 1480 mm (186.2 x 73.2 x 58.3 in) |
| Weight | 2328 kg unladen, 2790 kg gross | - |
| Wheels size | R19, R20, R21 | R17 |
| Trunk volume | 532 l, 1586 l max | 490 l |
| Front trunk | No | Yes |
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Display
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| Center screen | 15" touchscreen | 12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | Yes | 12.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes, with augmented reality | Yes |
| Various | - | 5.3" climate control screen |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, massage | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof | Glass sunroof, tilt & slide |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, front and reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system | Front, side, rear, head airbag system |
| Driving aids | Front radar, front/sides/rear cameras. Lane Assist, Dynamic Road Sign Display, Light Assist, Emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring, Travel Assist with swarm data, Side Assist, Oncoming vehicle braking when turning and swerve support | Front radar, several cameras. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safety Exit Warning, Safety Exit Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane Following Assist 2, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-spot View Monitor, Rear View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist |
| Crash tests | 5 stars | - |
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Misc
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| Price | 63000 USD | - |