The Volkswagen ID.7 is the newest electric model in the German manufacturer’s range. You can order it as a sedan or estate, and its role in the ID range is well established: it’s the head of the family, the tip of the spear.
A Volkswagen ID.7 version with a 286 hp electric motor and 77 kWh battery was part of EUROCHARGE, the tour that took us from Bucharest across Europe to Lisbon and back. Below you’ll find full details of the actual range, actual consumption, charging costs and how much time we spent at the stations.



Volkswagen ID.7: energy consumption, actual range, charging costs
The average cost per kWh is between €0.39 – €1 and the average cost per kilometer is between €0.09 – €0.18. The costs are given as a range as they vary depending on the application used/subscription of each user.












Impressions of those who drove the Volkswagen ID.7 in EUROCHARGE by Schaeffler
Constantin Ciobanu (AUTOCRITICA / Adevărul Auto)
Taking the ID.4 as a benchmark, I can say that the ID.7 represents a significant leap forward for VW. First of all I report that I came across a car that was extremely coherent and homogeneous in its overall message. Hats off to the suspension set-up, as this detail is one of the major challenges of any electric.
An excellent filtering suspension, very good comfort and decent volume control. And again pleasantly impressed by the audio feedback you get from the suspension and drivetrain, you don’t get that feeling of mechanical torture caused by the natural mass of an electric. Here we’re talking 2,120 kilograms.
Impressed with space, quality of materials and assembly. Small ergonomic incongruities – here I would point to the limitation of operating the front side windows or selecting the rear ones and then operating them.
Dynamically we found a peaceful car that wants to travel relaxed with its occupants.
For a verdict on the range, I’m waiting for the first serious mileage stage, after the 166 I’ve run so far I can’t say I’ve built up a clear picture.



Adi Dima (eblogauto)
Have you ever thought of driving across Europe with your family in an electric car? The VW ID.7 makes it sound like the right model for such an adventure. A suspension that easily absorbs the few bumps on Austrian roads? It does. A cabin that’s soundproofed so the little outside noise doesn’t disturb occupants? Yes. A fuel consumption of around 19 kWh/100 km even when you’re on the highway and the air conditioning is working hard because it’s 5 degrees Celsius outside? It does. A price to match? There is, unfortunately.
Also in the “unfortunately” section, I’ll list the unergonomic window and climate controls. I dare you to adjust the climate at the same time as the volume using the touch-sensitive area under the tablet. I can’t say I love the steering-wheel controls either, but overall, the ID.7 gives you that reassurance you want from an electric car – you feel like you could drive thousands of miles without a second of charging panic. And to top it all off, there’s Audi-like comfort.



Mihai Vasilescu (mihaivasilescu.ro)
I played for two days with Volkswagen ID.7 and I really enjoyed doing that. But first things first.
Because when it comes to electric cars, the first question you get is “how long does the battery last?”, I’ll start by answering it. I wouldn’t have started with that if the ID.7 didn’t make me raise an appreciative eyebrow. I don’t know how the Germans did it, but the energy recovery system on this car is very efficient. Maybe I wouldn’t have realized it if I hadn’t been driving it right after the Renault Scenic, which also has a very well-developed energy recovery system.
But in doing so, I was able to see exactly how well the ID.7, which is almost in the same parameters as the Scenic, does the job, except that being about 300 kg heavier means it recovers energy more efficiently.
In short, I played with it for two days. I drove on highways, on normal roads, on winding mountain roads, up, down, in all possible driving modes, and this car never for a moment dropped below 400 km range.
On the first day it had an average consumption of 19.1 kWh/100 km and an actual range of 403 km, and on the second day an average consumption of 16.1 kWh/100 km and an actual range of 478 km (proof below). Not bad at all, eh?
Now that we’re done with the “how long will the battery last?”, I’ll just say that I like the looks of this car. I like it a lot. I’ve driven the ID.4 and ID.5, of the previous generations of IDs, but neither of them blew me away aesthetically. What I can’t say about the ID.7.
The car is very nice, the Germans were very inspired when they changed from that compact SUV shape to a sedan. It’s still a family car, but much cooler. Don’t throw stones, it’s my opinion, it’s subjective, we all know (especially those with ugly wives 🙂 ), that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.



Julius Constantinescu (Digital storyteller)
Writing a car review after you’ve driven the car can generally be done by anyone, so today on Autocritica I’m going to try something a little unconventional: a short review of the ID.7 written from the right seat. And to raise the bar even higher than that, let me tell you that I wasn’t even awake, I slept like a sass.
Three things helped me have a memorable afternoon in ID.7, and we’ll take them one at a time. First, the ergoActive seat, which is extremely comfortable (it also has 12 massage functions, including one to dry your shirt in case you sweat, but I didn’t need a massage, my eyes were drooping anyway).
The legroom also helped a lot, in the ID.7 you feel like you’re on an airplane when you take the Exit seat (for millionaires: you feel like you’re on an airplane in business class, behind the seat cushions). And the third friend of a good night’s sleep in the ID.7 is the adaptive suspension set to Comfort mode, which on a smooth highway feels like you’ve fallen asleep on a mattress in the pool, but without the worry of waking up sunburned.
That’s about it for today’s ID.7, I’ll be back after I sleep and in the back seat.






Bogdan Grigorescu (AutoExpert)
Hello! Let me report: I just found out what ultimate comfort feels like. The Volkswagen ID.7 is by far the most comfortable car you can buy for up to €65,000. First and foremost, thanks to the adaptive suspension that impeccably filters out bumps when in its most comfortable setting.
Then there’s the huge space in the back. Finally, the comfortable ErgoActive shoulder and ergoActive seats with integrated massage make the whole journey the ultimate experience. “Sure, until the battery runs out,” you might be tempted to say. I beg to contradict you, because vacations also last longer when plugged in. The ID.7 charges extremely quickly, with up to 190 kW, but not just on paper, in real life too, and the actual range has always been between 400 and 500 km, because it’s extremely aerodynamic with a Cx of 0.23. Needless to say, interior noise is also minimal, with almost no air turbulence.
Just milk and honey? Not exactly. I would have liked physical buttons on the dashboard and steering wheel so I wasn’t always fumbling around when looking for convenience functions or setting the autopilot, and I would have liked the wipers to be controlled from the right side of the steering wheel rather than the left, on the turn signal lever. Clearly, it takes some getting used to fully befriend the German. But I warn you: habituation is addictive, comfort is addictive, and you won’t find a relaxing car like the ID.7 in this price range!



Tibi Buzdugan (electromobilitate.com)
When you ride the ID7, you feel like you’re in a cloud. You’re very well soundproofed from the outside world, and the space is generous – even if you’re stuck behind someone 1.9 meters behind you, there’s still room to stretch out. The boot is big enough to take your entire wardrobe with you. Over long distances, you’ll appreciate the excellent adaptive suspension, worthy of a premium car. Sure, in Comfort mode, the car can feel like a steamboat in corners, but you can always stiffen it up if you want to feel more stability. The seats are extremely comfortable, including many massage functions. After 1200km in one day I had no problems.
On the highway, the car performs pretty well, with a range of about 350 km between charges if you don’t want to push it. On slower roads, you can get somewhere between 450 and 500 km. Charging speed is pretty good, especially if the battery drops below a third. And surprisingly, even after 80%, charging is still pretty fast, so you can get to 100% without losing more than 50 minutes.
But sadly, the ID7 comes with some of the minor shortcomings of its smaller siblings. The lack of physical buttons on the steering wheel and the use of capacitive ones is a sure recipe for making a few wrong moves – either turn the music up louder or disengage the autopilot, something is sure to happen until you learn to hold the steering wheel very outwardly. The wipers have their own way of operating too, but maybe you get used to them. What’s really bizarre for a car in this class is the lack of a windshield fluid gauge. And the adaptive autopilot is very effective and capable… 99% of the time. Once in a while, the GPS does a little trick and brakes suddenly, anticipating an intersection or roundabout that doesn’t exist.






Andrei Barbu (MotorVlog TV)
The Volkswagen ID.7 is undoubtedly at home on the highway in Germany. Covering many kilometers at high speeds with excellent fuel consumption. It’s a different kind of electric car, if only in that it’s not an SUV. It’s a large sedan with excellent suspension, ergonomic seats, superb sound deadening and ideal long-distance handling. A different kind of Passat. Quieter, more refined, more efficient. I drove it for nearly 850 kilometers from Dijon to Salzburg, sat in “STAU”, moved fast on the highway and charged just as quickly when necessary. I liked it and think that for the longest trips, the ID.7 might be a wise choice if you want an electric sedan.



Alin Ionescu (Mașinistul)
Finally! A car born of our times that puts comfort before agile handling. The Volkswagen ID.7 is already nicknamed the Electric Passat. Although “modern-day Phaeton” would be more appropriate. Because there are luxury cars twice, even three times as expensive that don’t run as comfortably. Surprisingly, the ID.7 doesn’t even have air suspension, but a classic steel spring suspension. The secret lies in the optional adaptive dampers, which, in comfort mode, let the car puff like a Rolls. Maybe I’m exaggerating a bit, but in terms of road-holding, this VW isn’t far behind the world’s most expensive limos.
And it doesn’t drive badly, either. Yes, the body tilts, it feels heavy, but it’s balanced, predictable and the steering is very precise. The 282bhp electric motor driving the rear axle provides all the power you need at normal driving pace (overtaking and all), but with the 77kWh battery, the ID.7 is slightly short on range. Perhaps a larger 86 kWh battery configuration would be more appropriate, unleashing this Volkswagen’s full potential as a long-distance car.
Because otherwise, it has all the makings of a transcontinental automobile. Interior space is extremely generous, a consequence of the almost three-meter wheelbase. The soundproofing is excellent, the driving position is comfortable and the seats are divine. Because like the suspension, the ID.7’s seats (if you opt for the optional, ergoactive ones) are comparable to those in the most luxurious cars. In addition to carefully thought-out construction, shape and quality materials, they feature heating, ventilation and massage. The massage function is complex, working on both the backrest and the seat, with different modes that vary in amplitude, speed and firmness. ErgoActive seats are great in any situation, but especially on long journeys – especially for those with back problems. Over 800 km in a single day? They really don’t feel like it in the ID.7.



Technical specifications of the car that accompanied us in EUROCHARGE by Schaeffler












































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