Volkswagen ID.X Performance showcar

Volkswagen has already started production of the ID.7, the largest model in its all-electric ID family which will be the flagship. Using the ID.7 as a basis, the designers have also looked further ahead at a possible all-electric sports limousine in the upper mid-sized class.

Known as the ID.X Performance, it was recently shown to ID. enthusiasts at an event in Switzerland. It is presented as a showcar to demonstrate the versatility of the MEB platform for EVs, but whether it will become a production model in future is unknown. ‘MEB’ refers to the modular electric drive platform developed for Volkswagen Group models.

“The MEB offers many fantastic possibilities for approaching vehicle development with a great deal of creativity. It was clear to us that we wanted to base our new show car on the ID.7 and that we would focus on enhancing the performance. In this way we can show what is possible,” said Andreas Reckewerth, Head of Technology Office MEB.

Expressive, sporty look
The ID.X Performance demonstrates athleticism through its dynamic appearance. This can be seen in sporty features such as the front splitter and rear diffuser which are made of carbonfibre. At the rear, a carbonfibre wing provides the necessary downforce for stability at higher speeds.

Inside the ID.X Performance, carbonfibre bucket seats are provided for optimum support even with a dynamic driving style. Red accents emphasise the sporty characteristics in the interior.

The engineers have increased the toe by 80 mm and lowered the sports suspension with especially stiff springs by 60 mm. The 20-inch sports alloy wheels with a central lock are fitted with 265 racing tyres.

Powerful dual-motor drive
For the showcar, the engineers have supplemented the ID.7’s electric motor on the rear axle with an additional asynchronous motor on the front axle to create all-wheel drive. The advantages of this drive type are a short-time overload capability and particularly low drag losses. As a result, this motor type is ideal for delivering short-term power in the form of a boost function.

The drive torque is controlled by a Vehicle Dynamics Manager, which also manages operation of the rear axle differential lock. The function is controlled on a separate display with 17-cm screen diagonal in the centre console.

The energy of the dual-motor drive is supplied by the drive battery which permits high continuous power output and short charging times with a charging capacity of up to 200 kW.

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