The Volkswagen Team Switzerland, under the leadership of long-distance electric vehicle expert Felix Egolf, successfully drove the all-electric ID.7 Pro S for 794 kilometers (493.4 miles) on a single battery charge, taking a total of 15 hours and 42 minutes. This distance exceeds the model’s maximum WLTP range of up to 709 kilometers.
The drive took place on public roads within the Zug metropolitan area, south of Zurich, and included a variety of driving conditions such as main roads, motorway sections, and hilly country roads. Eight drivers participated in the two-day event, achieving an average energy consumption of 10.3 kWh per 100 km, which is lower than the lowest WLTP value of 13.6 kWh.
The 794-kilometer distance is comparable to the journey from Basel to Emden in northern Germany, where the ID.7 is produced. The average speed during the drive was 51 km/h, with a remaining range of just two kilometers at the end of the trip. The ID.7 Pro S used for this demonstration was not equipped with the most energy-efficient options, which could have potentially allowed for a WLTP range of up to 700 km.
Felix Egolf has previously set records with the ID.3, surpassing its theoretical range in earlier attempts. The ID.7 Pro S features improved efficiency and aerodynamics, with a drag coefficient of 0.23, resulting in a combined WLTP consumption ranging from 16.2 to 13.6 kWh per 100 km, depending on the configuration.
Additionally, the optional Electric Vehicle Route Planner assists drivers by calculating optimal routes based on current battery charge levels and available charging stations, while also taking real-time traffic data into account.
