Volkswagen plans to unveil a new electric vehicle Jan. 3 during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, showcasing a camouflaged version and announcing its official name.
The new EV is expected to be the ID.AERO electric sedan, which Volkswagen teased in November in China. The car will target the premium midsize segment.
“With the ID.AERO show car, we are revealing a preview of the next member of the ID. family. A car with an emotional and at the same time extremely aerodynamic design, a range of over 600 kilometers, an extraordinary amount of space and a premium interior,” said Ralf Brandstätter, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars.
Brandstätter also said the ID.AERO would be Volkswagen’s next global car model for Europe, China and the U.S. The upcoming EV will be built on VW’s modular electric drive matrix (MEB) platform, equipped with a 77 kWh lithium-ion battery and an expected range of up to 385 miles.
Volkswagen plans to start ID.AERO production in Emden next year. Sales in China are expected to begin by the second half of 2023.
During CES 2023, the German automaker will be located at Tech East outside the Las Vegas Convention Center in booth CP-5. Besides the new electric vehicle, Volkswagen will also showcase the ID.4 and the European version of the ID.Buzz, expected to launch next year.
Abby Andrews