SAIC Volkswagen’s ID. ERA 5S is a new plug-in hybrid sedan developed for the Chinese market. The model is available in five variants, with official list prices ranging from 119,900 yuan ($17,680) to 149,900 yuan. Limited-time pricing reduces the range to between 89,900 yuan and 119,900 yuan.
The ID. ERA 5S combines a 1.5-liter plug-in hybrid system with an electric drive motor, offering a claimed CLTC battery-electric range of 160 km and a combined range of more than 2,000 km.
ID. ERA 5S Variants and Prices
The five variants are priced as follows:
- Entry Version: 119,900 yuan ($17,680)
- Second Version: 129,900 yuan
- Third Version: 139,900 yuan
- Fourth Version: 144,900 yuan
- Top Version: 149,900 yuan
SAIC Volkswagen is offering limited-time prices of:
- Entry Version: 89,900 yuan ($13,260)
- Second Version: 99,900 yuan
- Third Version: 109,900 yuan
- Fourth Version: 114,900 yuan
- Top Version: 119,900 yuan
The promotional pricing represents a 30,000-yuan reduction from the respective official list prices.
The incentives also include a 1,000-yuan deposit that can be applied as 5,000 yuan toward the final payment, as well as trade-in subsidies.
The launch prices are below the model’s pre-sale starting price of 115,900 yuan announced when pre-sales began on August 11.
ID. ERA 5S Dimensions and Design
The ID. ERA 5S is the first sedan in SAIC Volkswagen’s ID. ERA lineup.
Its dimensions are:
| Specification | ID. ERA 5S |
|---|---|
| Length | 4,836 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,766 mm |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.247 |
| Body Style | Sedan |
The model follows the ID. ERA 9X extended-range SUV, making it the second model in the ID. ERA family.
Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
The ID. ERA 5S uses a 1.5-liter plug-in hybrid system.
Its internal combustion engine produces a maximum output of 80 kW, while the drive motor delivers up to 130 kW.
The combination provides the sedan with both electric-only driving capability and extended range using its hybrid powertrain.
Battery Range and Charging
The ID. ERA 5S has a claimed 160 km CLTC battery-only range.
Its combined CLTC range exceeds 2,000 km.
Other energy-related specifications include:
- Battery-Only Range: 160 km CLTC
- Combined Range: More Than 2,000 km CLTC
- Fuel Consumption With Depleted Battery: 2.82 L/100 km
- Charging: 30% to 80% in 15 minutes
The available information does not disclose the battery capacity or battery chemistry.
Interior and Infotainment
The ID. ERA 5S features an 8.8-inch instrument display and a 15.6-inch 2.5K central touchscreen as standard across the lineup.
Its voice system was jointly developed with iFlytek, adding a China-focused technology component to the vehicle’s infotainment system.
Urban NOA and Assisted Driving
SAIC Volkswagen describes the ID. ERA 5S as the first Volkswagen-branded sedan globally to offer urban NOA (Navigation on Autopilot) capability.
The vehicle uses the Xingyun assisted-driving system, which is deeply customized based on Horizon Robotics’ HSD algorithm.
Its supported functions include:
- Highway NOA
- Urban NOA
- Automated Parking
- Valet Parking
- Cross-Floor Memory Parking
The available specifications do not provide a specific SAE automation level for these functions.
ID. ERA Platform Expansion
The ID. ERA 5S is the second model in SAIC Volkswagen’s ID. ERA lineup, following the ID. ERA 9X extended-range SUV.
At the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, SAIC Volkswagen also displayed the ID. ERA 8X and ID. ERA 5X for the first time, bringing four ID. ERA models together at the event.
The ID. ERA 5X is the first battery-electric vehicle in the ID. ERA lineup and uses the China Main Platform (CMP).
SAIC Volkswagen plans to launch seven new energy vehicle models during 2026.
The ID. ERA 9X was launched on April 25 and exceeded 10,000 deliveries within two months.
ID. ERA 5S Specifications at a Glance
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Type | Plug-In Hybrid Sedan |
| Variants | 5 |
| Official List Price | 119,900–149,900 yuan |
| Limited-Time Price | 89,900–119,900 yuan |
| Engine | 1.5-Liter Plug-In Hybrid |
| Engine Output | 80 kW |
| Drive Motor Output | 130 kW |
| Battery-Only Range | 160 km CLTC |
| Combined Range | More Than 2,000 km CLTC |
| Fuel Consumption With Depleted Battery | 2.82 L/100 km |
| Charging Time | 30%–80% in 15 Minutes |
| Length | 4,836 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,766 mm |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.247 |
| Instrument Display | 8.8 Inches |
| Central Display | 15.6-Inch 2.5K |
| Voice Technology | iFlytek |
| Assisted-Driving System | Xingyun |
| Assisted-Driving Technology | Horizon Robotics HSD |
| Highway Assistance | Highway NOA |
| Urban Assistance | Urban NOA |
| Automated Parking | Yes |
| Valet Parking | Yes |
| Memory Parking | Cross-Floor |
| Launch Market | China |
The ID. ERA 5S expands SAIC Volkswagen’s China-focused new energy vehicle lineup into the sedan segment. Its combination of a 160 km electric range, more than 2,000 km of claimed combined range and urban NOA capability positions the plug-in hybrid model as a technology-focused addition to the ID. ERA family.
