Gasgoo Munich – On November 12,SAIC Volkswagen officially released the ID. ERA 5X onto the market . The all-electric SUV is available in four variants: Pro, Pro+, Max and Ultra. Prices range from RMB 119,900 to RMB 159,900, with limited-time promotional prices starting at RMB 99,900 and reaching RMB 139,900.
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Exterior Design and Dimensions
The ID. ERA 5X follows SAIC Volkswagen's family design language. Its front end features a rounded, closed-off grille, split headlamp units and a full-width daytime running light strip. A flat trapezoidal lower air intake completes the front-end design.
The side profile features a gently curved roofline and a two-tone body that creates a floating-roof effect. A full-length character line, together with sculpted side skirts and wheel arches, adds definition to the bodywork. Other exterior details include semi-concealed door handles and multi-spoke wheels. Available exterior colors include orange, beige, gray, white and green options. The SUV measures 4,560 mm in length, 1,896 mm in width and 1,630 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,815 mm.
At the rear, the ID. ERA 5X features a large roof spoiler and a high-mounted brake light. The taillights adopt a full-width design, complemented by a wide rear bumper and dark-finished trim.
Interior and Comfort
Inside, the ID. ERA 5X features a neatly arranged cabin with a two-spoke multifunction steering wheel, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch floating central touchscreen, a head-up display and an electronic column-mounted gear selector. The front row also includes wireless smartphone charging and dual cupholders.
All variants come with leatherette seats and power adjustment for both front seats. Mid- and high-spec versions additionally offer front-seat heating and ventilation, memory functions for the driver and front passenger seats, and second-row seatback adjustment. The rear seats can be folded in a split configuration, while the luggage compartment provides up to 1,815 liters of storage capacity.
Intelligent Cockpit and Driver Assistance
The ID. ERA 5X is equipped with an MT8676 chip and supports Apple CarPlay, HUAWEI HiCar and Carlink connectivity. Higher-spec versions also feature a 192-line LiDAR and the Xingyun intelligent driver-assistance system. Its functions include remote parking, memory parking, parking-space-to-parking-space navigation assistance, and Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) for both urban roads and highways.
Powertrain and Performance
The ID. ERA 5X is powered by a single front-mounted electric motor across the entire lineup. The motor delivers a maximum output of 155 kW and peak torque of 270 N·m. SAIC Volkswagen lists 0–100 km/h acceleration times of 7.1 seconds and 7.3 seconds for the model, while the top speed is 175 km/h across all variants.
Battery, Range and Charging
The ID. ERA 5X offers battery packs supplied by Gotion High-Tech and CATL. Gotion High-Tech supplies 45.8 kWh and 58.5 kWh packs, providing CLTC-rated ranges of 415 km and 520 km, respectively. The 58.5 kWh CATL battery also delivers a CLTC-rated range of 520 km. Under fast-charging conditions, charging from 30% to 80% takes 22 minutes.
