2025 Volkswagen ID.7 vs Polestar 7

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thumb image 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 US$ 55,000
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thumb image Polestar 7 US$ 55,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Volkswagen Polestar
Model ID.7 Polestar 7 (Successor to Polestar 2)
Vehicle Type Electric Electric Sedan / Fastback
Trims Pro, Pro S TBA
Release Date Mid 2025 (USA) Expected 2027
Status Upcoming Upcoming (Not yet launched)
Made In Germany China & USA (expected production sites)
Body Type Sedan Sedan / Fastback
Vehicle Warranty 4 years / 50,000 miles TBA (likely 4 yrs / 50,000 miles + 8 yrs battery)
Colors Glacier White, Moonstone Gray, Kings Red, Deep Black Pearl, etc. TBA

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (RWD) or Dual Motors (AWD) Single-motor RWD / Dual-motor AWD
Horsepower 282 hp (Pro) / ~330 hp (AWD variant) 400 – 500 hp (expected)
Torque 402 Nm (Pro) / Higher in AWD 600 Nm (est.)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in ~5.9 seconds (AWD) 4.5 sec (0–100 km/h for AWD)
Top Speed 112 mph (electronically limited) 200 km/h
Range Up to 435 miles (WLTP, Pro S model) 350 – 400 miles (WLTP target)
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive (depending on trim) RWD / AWD

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion (next-gen chemistry, likely NMC)
Battery Capacity 77 kWh (Pro), 86 kWh (Pro S) 100 kWh (speculated)
Power Consumption Est. 18-20 kWh/100 km 15–17 kWh/100 km (est.)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles Likely 8 yrs / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed Up to 11 kW (AC) 11–22 kW AC
Supercharging Speed Up to 200 kW (DC Fast) Up to 350 kW (DC)
DC Fast Charging Speed 10-80% in ~30 minutes 30 min (10–80%)
Miles of Range added Per Hour Up to 35 miles (Level 2) 35–40 miles (AC) / 200+ miles (DC fast)
Charging Time ~8 hours (Level 2 full charge) 8–9 hrs (AC full) / ~30 min (10–80% DC)
Charging Connector Type CCS (Combined Charging System) CCS2 (Europe) / CCS1 (North America)
Home Charging Options Wall box (Level 2), standard socket Wallbox, portable charger
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW 11–22 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 195.3 inches 4.8 – 4.9 m
Width 73.3 inches 1.9 m
Height 60.6 inches 1.45 – 1.5 m
Wheelbase 116.8 inches 2.9 m
Ground Clearance 6.1 inches 150 mm
Cargo Space 18.8 cu-ft (expandable) 450 L + frunk
Curb Weight Approx. 4,600 lbs 2,000 kg (est.)
No. of Doors 4 4
Seating Capacity 5 passengers 6

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Aero Alloy Wheels Alloy
Wheel Size 19-20 inch options 19"–21" (depending on trim)
Front Tire 235/50R19 245/40 R19 (est.)
Rear Tire 255/45R19 265/40 R19 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-speed automatic Single-speed automatic
Turning Radius Approximately 36 ft TBA
Gear Box Direct Drive 1-speed fixed gear
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson strut (likely adaptive in higher trims)
Rear Suspension Multi-link rear suspension Multi-link independent

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot VW Travel Assist (semi-autonomous driving) Advanced driver assistance (Level 2+)
Navigation System Yes, with real-time traffic updates Google-based navigation
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Dual / Tri-zone automatic
Climate Control Climatronic dual-zone (Pro), tri-zone (Pro S) Yes
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Supported Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Available Yes
Apple Car Play Wireless Yes
Android Auto Wireless Yes
Touchscreen 15-inch infotainment display 14.5" central display (expected)
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (through infotainment)
No. Of Speakers 12-speaker Harman Kardon (Pro S) 14–16 (Harman Kardon / B&W expected)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Disc Brakes Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Solid Disc Ventilated Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Regenerative + Disc Brakes Yes
Power Door Lock Ventilated Disc Yes
Child Safety Lock Solid Disc Yes
No. Of Airbags 8 8+
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Front and Rear Sensors Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Surround View Available 360° view
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor no Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes, Heated and Powered Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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