2026 Volkswagen ID.7 Specs, Review, MSRP
2026 Volkswagen ID.7 Specs, Review, MSRP – Despite the Volkswagen being a significantly bigger automobile, people will surely make parallels between the all-conquering Tesla Model 3 and the 2026 Volkswagen ID.7. The ID.7’s technology, cabin, and overall driving experience more than offset its price tag of almost £50,000.
The company has put a lot of effort into making up for its early-EV mistakes. The ID.7 deserves to be showcased among cars from major players in the market like Tesla and larger, more sensible competitors that cost a lot more. 2026 Volkswagen ID.7 Specs
2026 Volkswagen ID.7 Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior & Interior
Let’s talk about the elephant (or elephants) in the room first things first. VW’s ID vehicles received harsh criticism for their subpar interiors, inadequate infotainment, and malfunctioning parts. The developer hopes to fix these mistakes with ID.7.
It does look great from the driver’s seat. There are soft-touch materials on the doors and dashboard, and the seats have lots of support. Improvements have been made throughout the interior atmosphere to a degree that is easily comparable to other cars in its class. The primary features are a little different from the Tesla; for example, the wipers are on a stalk to the left of the steering wheel rather than the right, but at least they aren’t hidden behind the touchscreen.
The central air-vent settings can no longer be changed via the screen. You can use basic manual controls to modify the direction of the air flow, just as you have been able to do for decades. VW has automatically installed this upgrade, which is positioned to resemble Tesla. We think it only makes an already simple tweak too complicated.
The massive, bright, 15-inch central display of the 2026 Volkswagen ID.7 is noticeably more responsive than any of the brand’s earlier electric cars. The ID.7’s huge screen allows for the permanent display of various commonly used functions, such as the temperature settings at the bottom of the screen, if nothing else. Sub-menus, however, hide certain other options due to the menu’s structure.
VW thought it was time to highlight the sliders at the bottom of the screen that control the climate temperature and music volume. This makes it easier to find them at night. Even though the Hyundai Ioniq 6’s conventional temperature settings are still touch-sensitive, they are easier to use while driving. Considering everything, we still think that the BMW i4’s click wheel infotainment system is superior as it is more pleasurable to operate while driving.
Wireless smartphone connectivity and a wireless phone charging station are standard features. A nine-speaker audio system with DAB radio is included as standard equipment with all ID.7s; an upgraded 12-speaker, 700-watt Harman Kardon sound system is available for a substantial £2,000 Interior Pack. 2026 Volkswagen ID.7 Specs
2026 Volkswagen ID.7 Specs
Engine & Performance
With rear-wheel drive, all ID.7 models use a single 282 horsepower electric motor; however, the range and size of the batteries vary. Thanks to its streamlined design, the ID.7 has a greater range (up to 383 miles) and is more fuel-efficient than its larger SUV-style brothers. The 77kWh (usable) battery pack included with the entry-level Pro model is also used by the ID.4 and ID.5. If that turns out not to be enough, the Pro S model has an even bigger (usable) 86kWh battery pack that can go up to 437 miles. Its faster charging velocity also cuts the charging time in half, to less than half an hour.
Faster acceleration is made possible by the GTX variant’s twin-motor, 335bhp four-wheel drive system. The bigger battery is the only one included, and even with the additional weight of the four-wheel drive system, it still has a decent range.
The Match trim level of the ID.7 is the best equipped, with 19-inch wheels, matrix-LED lighting, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three-zone temperature control, a 15-inch Discover Pro infotainment system, and an augmented reality head-up display. Unfortunately, a £1,050 option—a range-preserving “energy efficient” heat pump—comes with both the more economical BYD Seal and Model 3.
You will think the ID.7 to be the most technologically sophisticated vehicle in Volkswagen’s extensive range of electric automobiles from the minute you get behind the wheel. This 4.96-meter-long, five-door car maintains an exceptional level of refinement even when driving on the highway because to its laminated side windows. This is true even with the test car equipped with the biggest 20-inch wheels.
However, preserving one’s physical boundaries does not equate to keeping one’s distance from the outside world. Although its wide track contributes to stability, we also discovered that vibrations are better dampened by the optional adaptive suspension with the £1,000 Exterior Pack. The ID.7 is really comfortable and feels firmly strapped in at all times, even with the bigger wheels and the firmest sliding scale option. It easily navigates the rough terrain that competitors like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Polestar 2 would find problematic while in its softest mode. It’s all pretty silent. This makes the ID.7 an extremely sophisticated long-range cruiser, as one might assume.
The ID.7’s single developed motor offers all the necessary traction, even in pouring rain. For anyone desiring even greater stability, there’s also a dual-motor GTX available that benefits from four-wheel drive’s extra traction. The performance is passable even if it’s not the best in the class. The heavier Pro S variant accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 6.6 seconds. This isn’t too bad, but the 335 horsepower of the GTX model is greater than even the most costly Model 3 RWD or Polestar 2 with a single motor.
Even though the less expensive Tesla Model 3 Performance can reach 60 mph in less than 3.0 seconds, the GTX’s 5.5-second time to 60 mph is more than adequate in most real-world situations. The maximum speed of 112 mph for all ID.7 models is more than sufficient in the UK and would only be notable in nations where the top speed permitted on their roads is unrestricted.
2026 Volkswagen ID.7 Fuel Economy
Thanks to its clever construction, the longer 86kWh Pro S version of the 2026 Volkswagen ID.7 can go up to 437 miles, surpassing the range of the single-engine Long Range Model 3 and Long Range Polestar 2. For drivers of commercial cars that pay benefit in kind (BIK) tax, the ID.7 should operate without a hitch. Furthermore, buyers on an individual basis will find that its residual values are greater than those of some of its primary competitors. It is unfortunate that the ID.7 lacks a heat pump since this may have led to even greater efficiency. 2026 Volkswagen ID.7 Specs
2026 Volkswagen ID.7 Safety Features
Because it is too new, we did not include the 2026 Volkswagen ID.7 in our most recent Driver Power owner satisfaction survey. Even if the Volkswagen brand performed even worse in our 2024 poll—finishing a miserable 29th out of 32—it is still better than its manufacture score from 2023 (27th out of 32), so problems will persist. This put it below Skoda (23rd), Hyundai (17th), and BMW (14th) but somewhat ahead of Ford (29th).
Even though it is shorter than Hyundai’s five-year/100,000-mile guarantee and Kia’s seven-year/100,000-mile warranty, the basic three-year/60,000-mile factory warranty could reassure you. We hope that Volkswagen looks into increasing the guarantee duration, especially because even the Cupra brand within the Volkswagen group now provides a longer five-year/90,000-mile warranty.
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Adaptive cruise control
- eCall
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keep assistance
- Traffic sign recognition
2026 Volkswagen ID.7 Release Date & Price
Though opinions of Volkswagen’s initial electric vehicle ventures were not unanimous, one could not argue that the company was relaxing. Following a lackluster introduction for the VW ID.3, VW ID.4, and VW ID.5, the striking VW ID.Buzz captured our hearts with its endearing demeanor and useful inside.
Volkswagen’s flagship EV portfolio came next. The 2026 VW ID.7 looks sleeker than its bus-bodied sister, even though it is 249 mm longer than the Buzz. This implies that, even at about £50,000, the 7 is more sized like the Tesla Model S than the Tesla Model 3.
Even while it handles about the same as the Tesla, it effectively pushes the Tesla till the next week. An estate version of the ID.7 is also in the works to increase its versatility even more. Though the VW is more rational than the Model 3, it still trails behind in terms of charging speed and electric range, which is unfortunate given the ID.7’s higher price.
Conclusion
As previously said, most people examining the 2026 Volkswagen ID.7 are probably comparing it to the Tesla Model 3, and the ID.7 is sadly inadequate if mobility and general economy are your primary priorities. Despite this, it can still manage a long trip; the two ID.7 models feature large, fast-charging battery packs (77kWh or 86kWh). Nonetheless, our empirical research shows that the Model 3 outperforms the other models in terms of voltage optimization, and its infrastructure is superior.
Note: The details included in this blog post are derived from pre-release material that was accessible when the article was written. If you want the latest information, you should check official sources or call your nearest dealership.
