26 August 2020 | David Young
The new Volkswagen ID.31 has set its first range record: The electric car covered the 531 kilometers from Zwickau to Schaffhausen (Switzerland) on a single charge.
Officially, the model has a range of up to 420 kilometers (WLTP). This mark was topped by more than 100 kilometers – an increase of 26 percent. The vehicle was a series production ID.3 1st Pro Performance with a 58 kWh battery built at the Zwickau electric car factory. The route to Switzerland consisted entirely of public roads and highways, passing cities such as Bayreuth and Ulm. The record-breaking vehicle was driven by "hypermiler" Felix Egolf, a native of Switzerland. The term "hypermiling" originated in the USA and refers to driving a series production vehicle with techniques that maximise efficiency and minimise consumption.
"This car has everything, it is compact but spacious, has a cool, almost futuristic design and a low drag coefficient", Egolf said after arriving in Schaffhausen.
Although the record-breaking journey is not entirely comparable with day-to-day trips, it nevertheless underpins the everyday practicality of the ID.3. "With its high-volt battery, efficient drivetrain and fast charging capability, even long journeys are not a problem", said Reinhard de Vries, Managing Director Technology and Logistics at Volkswagen Sachsen. "This is also a strong message for the team in Zwickau and for the entire ID. team."
Source: Volkswagen
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