Volkswagen ID. Era 5S
| Volkswagen ID. Era 5S | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | July 2026 – present[1] |
| Assembly | China: Changsha (SAIC Volkswagen)[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Compact Main Platform (CMP) |
| Related | Volkswagen ID. Era 5X |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | TZ270XY441 AC PMSM |
| Transmission | 1-speed DHT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Series-parallel hybrid |
| Battery | 19.1 kWh LFP REPT Battero |
| Range | 2,000 km (1,243 mi)+ (CLTC, combined) |
| Electric range |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,766 mm (108.9 in) |
| Length | 4,836 mm (190.4 in) |
| Width | 1,880 mm (74.0 in) |
| Height | 1,505 mm (59.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,655 kg (3,649 lb) |
The Volkswagen ID. Era 5S (Chinese: 大众ID. ERA 5S; pinyin: Dàzhòng ID. ERA 5S) is a plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan produced by Volkswagen under its SAIC-VW joint venture. It is sold under Volkswagen's ID. Era sub-brand.
Overview
The exterior design and technical specifications of the ID. Era 5S was first unveiled through China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology filings on 9 May 2026. It is the first sedan in the ID. Era sub-brand and Volkswagen's first plug-in hybrid sedan.[3][4]
Production of the ID. Era 5S commenced in July 2026,[1] with sales beginning on 21 August 2026 at the Chengdu Auto Show in five trim levels: Pure, Neo, Pro, Pro Navigation, and Max.[5][6]
Design and equipment
The ID. Era 5S follows the ID. Era family's design language, with a full-width daytime running light bar connecting to an illuminated Volkswagen logo at the front and split headlight clusters integrated with the lower air intakes. Other design features include semi-flush door handles, a full-width rear light bar with an illuminated logo, and a panoramic glass sunroof. Fifteen aerodynamic refinements were used to achieve a drag coefficient of 0.247 Cd.[6]
The cabin uses a wraparound dashboard layout with no physical buttons on the center console, pairing an 8.8-inch digital instrument display with a 15.6-inch 2.5K touchscreen standard across the range; infotainment supports CarPlay, HiCar, and Carlink, with a voice assistant co-developed with iFlytek. Front seats offer ventilation, heating, and ten-point massage, with the passenger seat reclining up to 145 degrees for a "lie-flat" mode; rear seats are heated.[6]
The 5S is optionally equipped with Volkswagen's "Xingyun Zhixing" (行云智行) driver-assistance system, built on a customized version of Horizon Robotics' HSD algorithm to create what Volkswagen describes as an in-house single-stage, end-to-end driving model. It has a sensor suite consisting of 1 mmWave radar, 11 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors, and is powered by a Horizon Robotics Journey 6M SoC. It supports highway and urban NOA (navigate on autopilot), automatic, remote, and cross-floor memory parking, with automatic emergency braking active up to 140 km/h.[6]
Powertrain
The ID. Era 5S uses a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine producing 80 kW (107 hp; 109 PS) and 126 N⋅m (93 lb⋅ft) of torque, paired with a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS) and 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft), through a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). The battery is a 19.1 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack supplied by REPT Battero, giving an electric range of 160 km (99 mi) (CLTC) or 120 km (75 mi) (WLTC).[7] Volkswagen states a combined range of more than 2,000 km (1,243 mi) and fuel consumption of 2.82 L/100 km (CLTC) with a depleted battery. The battery supports 30–80% DC fast charging in 15 minutes and 3.5 kW external (vehicle-to-load) discharge. Top speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).[6][7]
| Battery | Engine | Motor | Electric range | 30–80% charge time | Top speed | Kerb weight | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Weight | Power | Torque | Power | Torque | WLTP | CLTC | |||
| 19.1kWh LFP REPT | 174 kg (384 lb) |
103 hp (77 kW; 104 PS) |
126 N⋅m (93 lb⋅ft) |
175 hp (130 kW; 177 PS) |
270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) |
120 km (75 mi) |
160 km (99 mi) |
15 min | 165 km/h (103 mph) |
1,655 kg (3,649 lb) |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 上汽大众 ID. ERA 5S 汽车正式下线：搭城市 NOA 高阶智驾能力，第三季度上市 [SAIC Volkswagen ID. ERA 5S Rolls Off Production Line, Featuring Urban NOA; Launch Set for Q3]. ITHome (in 中文). 2026-07-20. Archived from the original on 2026-08-01. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Wang, Qian (2026-05-29). 向“新”而行 “链”上攀登——长沙经开区加快构建新能源产业发展新格局 [Changsha Economic and Technological Development Zone Accelerates Efforts to Build a New Development Landscape for the New Energy Industry]. Hunan Daily. Archived from the original on 2026-08-21. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ 上汽大众 ID. ERA 系列首款轿车 5S 申报图公布 [SAIC Volkswagen ID. ERA series' first sedan, the 5S, has released its application images.]. ITHome. Archived from the original on 2026-06-11. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ↑ Pappas, Thanos (2026-05-12). "VW's ID Badge Promised Electric, The New ID. Era 5S Sedan Didn't Get The Memo". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 2026-08-10. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ Kang, Lei (2026-08-21). "SAIC VW launches ID. ERA 5S sedan in China from about $13,260". CnEVPost. Archived from the original on 2026-08-24. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Yao, Yu (2026-08-21). 2026成都车展：权益后售8.99万起 上汽大众ID.ERA 5S上市 [2026 Chengdu Auto Show: SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA 5S launches]. Autohome (in 中文). Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 ID.ERA 5S 参数配置 [ID.ERA 5S specifications and configuration]. Autohome (in 中文). Retrieved 2026-08-21.
