Volkswagen Anhui, the German automaker’s majority-owned Chinese joint venture, has filed for approval of a new electric sedan, the ID.UNYX 07, as part of its efforts to broaden its product portfolio in the world’s largest electric vehicle market.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has included the model in its latest catalog of vehicles eligible for sale, open for public comment from October 10 to 15. Approval in this list is typically the final regulatory step before official market entry. The ID.UNYX 07 appears under model code VWA70002BEV1.
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The new sedan measures 4,853 mm in length, 1,852 mm in width, and 1,566 mm in height, with a 2,826 mm wheelbase, slightly longer and taller than Tesla’s Model 3. Powered by a 170 kW single electric motor, it features a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supplied by Gotion High-tech, offering a top speed of 160 km/h and a curb weight of 2,057 kg.
Volkswagen Anhui, established in 2017 as a partnership between Volkswagen and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC), became Volkswagen’s first China-based joint venture dedicated to new energy vehicles (NEVs). The German automaker raised its ownership stake to 75% in 2020, later rebranding the company as Volkswagen Anhui.
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The venture operates Volkswagen’s third MEB platform factory in China, producing pure electric models for the local market. Its first product, the ID.UNYX compact coupe SUV, debuted in July 2024, followed by the ID.UNYX 06, launched in April 2025, priced from RMB 145,900 ($20,470) to RMB 207,900.
With the ID.UNYX 07 sedan, Volkswagen Anhui is expected to strengthen its foothold in China’s competitive mid-size EV segment, offering consumers an alternative to established models like Tesla’s Model 3 and BYD’s Seal.
