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VW steps up China EREV push with ID. ERA 8X launch; ID. ERA 5X to follow in November

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VW steps up China EREV push with ID. ERA 8X launch; ID. ERA 5X to follow in November

SAIC Volkswagen launched the ID. ERA 8X on Monday, pricing the large 5-seat extended-range SUV below market expectations as it takes on Li Auto's (NASDAQ: LI) Li L6 and the Huawei-backed Aito M6.

The SUV comes in 4 variants with limited-time prices ranging from 206,800 yuan ($30,720) to 269,800 yuan, compared with official guide prices of 226,800 yuan to 289,800 yuan.

The Pro variant has a limited-time price of 206,800 yuan, followed by the Max at 229,800 yuan, the Max Long Range at 249,800 yuan and the Ultra Long Range at 269,800 yuan.

The ID. ERA 8X is the second extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) in the ID. ERA lineup. The previously launched 6-seat ID. ERA 9X starts at a limited-time price of 299,800 yuan, making the 8X 93,000 yuan cheaper.

Pre-sales began on September 28 without pricing being disclosed. Market expectations at the time generally put the price between 250,000 yuan and 350,000 yuan.

The ID. ERA 8X measures 5,020 mm in length, 1,997 mm in width and 1,750 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,970 mm. It is 187 mm shorter than the ID. ERA 9X, with a wheelbase 100 mm shorter.

The SUV uses a range-extender system based on the EA211 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, with a maximum generator output of 105 kW. It features an 800-volt architecture and offers both 2-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive options.

1-kWh battery, delivering a CLTC battery range of 373 km and a combined range of 1,567 km.



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