Volkswagen Begins Production of EREV New Vehicle ID To China. ERA 9X

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In 2020, Li ONE, Li Auto's only model at the time, said of the EV, "EREV, which generates electricity by burning fossil fuels, is the worst solution and is also environmentally inappropriate. It is already an out-of-date technology and has little potential for development." Then Volkswagen decided to produce a new EREV in China.

Shanghai Volkswagen has begun mass production of its large electric SUV "ID. Era 9X" at its factory in Anting. With this car, Volkswagen will accelerate its entry into the Chinese market for eco-friendly light vehicles (new energy vehicles, NEVs). ID.Era 9X is a model developed independently by Shanghai Volkswagen for the Chinese market and will introduce three powertrain versions sequentially. The model that went into mass production in February 2026 is a pure electric vehicle (BEV) version, followed by an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version.

The ID.Era 9X's body size is 5,100mm full length, 2,010mm full width, and 1,770mm full height, with a wheelbase of 3,030mm. In terms of powertrain, the BEV model is equipped with a high-performance battery pack to secure a driving distance of up to 700 kilometers or more based on CLTC on a single charge. The EREV model, which will be released in the second half of the year, will feature a 1.5-liter turbo engine-based generator with improved efficiency, and the combined range of battery and fuel is expected to exceed 1,000 kilometers. PHEV models also use next-generation hybrid systems to balance fuel efficiency and performance.

The war of words between Volkswagen and Li Auto in 2020 drew great attention for EREV, which generates electricity by driving the engine, charges the battery, and drives on electric motor driving power again. CEO Lee Won Li Auto, who was producing EREV criticized by Volkswagen, publicly suggested a confrontation, but it did not happen. In the end, Volkswagen's new new car ID.Era 9X posted a short SNS post, saying, "Congratulations to Volkswagen on its successful mass production of 'old-fashioned, environmentally harmful, and no potential for development' technology in just six years!"

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