The Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S just hit a milestone. Driving through Swiss roads, it racked up 794 kilo kilometres—nearly 500 miles—on a single charge. That’s a giant leap for EVs, challenging the limits of what electric vehicles can do.
The Test Drive
This wasn’t a straightforward drive. An 81-kilometre loop around Zurich, two days, eight drivers swapping turns like a relay team.
At the wheel was Felix Egolf, a pro at “hypermiling,” or squeezing every power drop from an EV. He didn’t just drive—he tested, pushed, and finessed the car across everyday roads to see its capabilities.
With a keen eye on precision and efficiency, the goal was to demonstrate what electric cars can do. And the vehicle was delivered. The ID.7 Pro S’s 86-kWh battery burned just 10.3 kWh per 100 km, roughly 1.1 litres in diesel.
That’s efficiency at a level conventional engines can only dream about. Averaging 32 mph, it kept pace with regular traffic, not a bare-bones experiment but a real-world challenge. And when it finally came to a stop, it still had 2 km left in the tank.
More impressive: this wasn’t a stripped-down model. The car was fitted with comfort and practicality—features like assist systems and a heat pump—an average car, taking on an extraordinary feat. The ID.7 Pro S’s 86-kWh battery isn’t only big and smart.
Volkswagen’s Electric Vision
The ID.7 Pro S isn’t just VW’s latest EV—it’s a look at their electric future. Built on the MEB platform that supports their EV lineup, this model is made for everyday roads, not just test tracks. It comes packed with practical features like IQ.DRIVE assist and a heat pump to balance comfort and efficiency. VW’s goal is to make electric cars that aren’t just about long-range but are ready for real-world driving, signalling a shift in what consumers should expect from an EV.