FAW-Volkswagen has filed the ID. AURA T6 battery-electric sport utility vehicle with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), completing a key regulatory step ahead of the model’s expected launch in the second half of 2026.
The vehicle appeared in the latest batch of new-vehicle filings released by the ministry on July 10. Two variants of the ID. AURA T6 were included in the filing, with LiDAR available as an optional feature.
Two Variants Listed With Different Battery Suppliers
According to the regulatory documents, the five-seat midsize SUV measures 4,811 millimeters in length, 1,879 mm in width and 1,648 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,836 mm.
Both variants are powered by a single electric motor producing 170 kilowatts and use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs.
The two versions differ in battery suppliers. One uses battery cells manufactured by Gotion High-tech, while the other is equipped with cells supplied by CATL.
The vehicles have listed curb weights of 2,026 kilograms and 2,126 kilograms, respectively, with top speeds of 180 km/h and 186 km/h.
Interior Debuts at Changchun Auto Show
Following the regulatory filing, FAW-Volkswagen displayed the interior of the ID. AURA T6 for the first time at the 2026 Changchun Auto Show.
The company said the cabin features a wraparound interior layout, while the front seats can fully recline to form a flat resting area together with the rear seat cushions.
Other interior features include a folding rear table, a magnetic accessory interface, a 220-volt vehicle-to-load (V2L) power outlet and a 90-liter front trunk. Rear cargo capacity is rated at 576 liters and expands to 1,796 liters with the rear seats folded.
Built on New Electronic Architecture
The ID. AURA T6 is the first production model in FAW-Volkswagen’s new ID. AURA new energy vehicle lineup.
The SUV is built on the China Electronic Architecture (CEA), an electrical and electronic platform jointly developed by Volkswagen and Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng.
According to Volkswagen, the architecture adopts a centralized computing and zonal control design intended to reduce system complexity while improving computing efficiency and response times.
The model will also be equipped with an advanced driver-assistance system developed by Carizon, the joint venture established by Volkswagen and Horizon Robotics.
The ID. AURA T6 is part of Volkswagen’s broader strategy to expand its electric vehicle portfolio in China. The automaker has said it plans to introduce 13 new models in the country during 2026, including seven all-new new energy vehicles, as it continues to strengthen its presence in the world’s largest electric vehicle market.
