Volkswagen's electric ID.6 SUV revealed in documents filed with Chinese government

VOLKSWAGEN TO DEBUT chinese built full-size id.6 SUV

Leaked images of Volkswagen’s new ID.6 full-size electric SUV have appeared online thanks to regulatory filings with the Chinese government. Based on the 2019 I.D. Roomzz concept premiered at the Shanghai Auto Show, The ID.6 is expected to have an 82kWh battery with 150KW charging and 450km range (WLTP) Power in the concept car was rated at 225 kilowatts (302 horsepower) from a pair of electric motors, and Volkswagen estimated acceleration to 100 kilometres per hour (62 miles per hour) in 6.6 seconds.

The VW ID.6 is the third vehicle to be based on the company’s MEB platform architecture, and share’s many design cues with the ID.3 and ID.4. At this stage it appears that it will be produced exclusively for the domestic Chinese market. While one might expect countries such as the USA, Australia and South Africa to be a perfect fit for the ID.6, it’s likely that Volkswagen is using the upcoming ID.4 to test the waters of the electric SUV market.

The ID.6 will likely debut at Auto Shanghai on April 21 2021.

Source: Autocar

The VW ID.6 is based on the 2019 I.D. Roomzz concept, and at this stage is China-only. Source: Volkswagen AG

The VW ID.6 has evolved into a more conservative form, with fewer sweeping curves and trick details from the concept car.

A broad, imposing rear profile, the VW ID.6 is a large SUV that Volkswagen is no doubt considering for the US market.