The Volkswagen ID.5 Electric SUV: The Complete Guide For India

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Electric Cars: The Basics

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The VW ID.5 Coupé-SUV

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Volkswagen AG, the Germany automotive group is one of the leading automotive companies in the global electric vehicle (EV) industry. Volkswagen has committed to an investment up to Euro 30 billion by 2023. It aims to sell 3 million electric vehicles by 2025 and launch up to 70 new EV models over the next 10 years. The portfolio of VW EVs include:

• All-electric VW ID.3
• All-electric VW ID.4
• All-electric VW ID.4 GTX
• All-electric VW ID.5
• All-electric VW ID.5 GTX
• All-electric VW ID.7
• All-electric VW ID.Buzz
• All-electric VW e-up!
• VW Passat GTE Plug-In Hybrid Saloon
• VW Passat GTE Plug-In Hybrid Estate
• VW Touareg R Plug-In Hybrid
• VW Golf Plug-In Hybrid

The Volkswagen ID.5 is the latest pure electric vehicle from the German automotive manufacturer. The ID.5 combines the design strengths of an SUV along with that of a coupé (aerodynamic). The ID.5 has a 0.26 drag coefficient compared to 0.28 for the ID.4.

The VW ID.5 EV shares the same MEB platform as the Volkswagen ID.4 and therefore has much in common, albeit, the ID.5 has a more aggressive roofline styling in the form of a coupé. The sloping roofline adds to appeal of the EV.

The pure electric coupé-SUV is available in three variants to include the entry level Pro model, followed by the mid-level Pro Performance and the higher specification GTX variant. The Pro and Pro Performance are available as rear-wheel drive, while the GTX is an all-wheel drive. The GTX is covered in a separate article.

The e-SUV is available in one EV battery size (77 kWh). The manufacturer claims a zero-emission electric range up to 535 km (WLTP). Even adjusting for real-world driving conditions, the EV delivers a useful and practical electric range, for most day-to-day needs and for longer distance motorway driving.

For those new to electric driving, a number of factors impact the claimed range. These include: driving profile, weather conditions, road surface, wheel size, onboard services used, passenger load and more. The electric car also incorporates regenerative braking to increase the efficiency and electric range. A pure electric range closer to 450 km is more realistic.

The VW EV offers DC charging up to 135 kW. The EV can be charged up to 80% in 33 minutes (100 km in 7 minutes). The EV does incorporate a three-phase 11 kW AC onboard charger as standard. Given that most homes in India are powered by single-phase power supply, most of us will not be able to take advantage of the three-phase onboard charger. Single-phase EV charging (7.4 kW) will take just over 12 hours for a full charge.

Though the EV can be charged via a domestic 3-PIN plug, we at e-zoomed do not encourage using a domestic plug for charging an electric car. We at e-zoomed recommend charging overnight when the electricity prices are lower. We also recommend charging on a regular basis. This way charging times are reduced and regular charging is good for the long-term maintenance of the onboard EV battery. The manufacturer offers a 8 years/ 160,000 km warranty. 

In terms of performance, the rear-wheel drive VW ID.5 electric SUV can achieve 0-100 km/h in 8.4 seconds (maximum power: 204 PS). The top speed for the EV is 160 km/h. Of course, the electric car also benefits from instant torque.

The EV is well equipped with technology, to include, over-the-air update capability, innovative IQ. Light as standard, interior ambient lighting, augmented reality head-up display, voice assistant, travel assist and the Discover Pro navigation system.

The ID.5 is also practical and has a larger boot space than the ID.4 (549 L compared to 543 L). However, the sloping roofline does impact the headroom available for rear seat passengers and the rear-view visibility for the driver.

Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet! The Volkswagen ID.5 electric SUV is not available in India.

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PROS	CONS
Good zero-emission range	Only available in one battery size option
Attractive exterior styling (coupé)	Rear view slightly limited and less headroom for rear seats compared to ID.4
DC charging up to 135 kW as standard	Cheaper alternatives available

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The All-Electric Volkswagen ID.5 SUV (credit: VW)

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At A Glance
EV Type:	Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Body Type:	SUV (Coupé)
Engine:	Electric
Available In India:	No

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Variants (1 Option)
VW ID.5 (Rs N/A)

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EV Battery & Emissions
EV Battery Type:	Lithium-ion
EV Battery Capacity:	Available in one battery size: 77 kWh
Charging:	135 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 33 mins). Onboard charger: 11 kW AC (0%-100%: N/A)
Charge Port:	Type 2
EV Cable Type:	Type 2
Tailpipe Emissions:	0g (CO2/km)
Battery Warranty:	8 years or 160,000 km

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Charging Times (Overview)
Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW):	6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC)
Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW):	3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging AC (43 kW):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging DC (50 kW+):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+):	0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW):	0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)

• Note 1: SoC: state of charge

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Dimensions
Height (mm):	1616
Width (mm):	1852
Length (mm):	4599
Wheelbase (mm):	2770
Turning Circle (m):	11.5
Boot Space (L):	549

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ID.5
EV Battery Capacity:	77 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	535 km
Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km):	16.7 – 16.8
Charging:	135 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 33 mins). Onboard charger: 11 kW AC (0%-100%: N/A)
Top Speed:	160 km/h
0-100 km/h:	8.4 – 10.4 seconds
Drive:	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Max Power (PS):	174 – 204
Torque (Nm):	N/A
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	5
Doors:	5
Weight (kg):	2,118
Colours:	6
NCAP Safety Rating:	Five-Star

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Air Quality: The Basics

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It does not matter where in India one lives, no one can escape the increased level of air pollution engulfing our villages, towns and cities, across the country. However, this is not unique to India.

Air pollution has been documented globally as one of the key issues in increased mortality rates, in particular, for those that are most vulnerable: the children and the aged. Increased air pollution has been linked to increases in premature deaths, higher rates of cancer, heart attacks, stroke and lung diseases.   

In India, air quality worsens closer to more densely populated urban centres, the 1st, 2^nd and 3^rd tier cities. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru are just some of the examples of cities with dangerous levels of toxic air pollution or poor air quality. In fact, air pollution levels have been so high in India in the recent years, that it has captured the attention of the world media. 

Many factors affect the level of air pollution, but one that is significant, is the pollution released from road transportation, commonly referred to as ‘emissions’ or tailpipe emissions. For the majority of the globe, to include, India, emissions from petrol and diesel vehicles contribute more than 30% to air pollution. This is an average, and certainly, in more populated cities like Delhi and Mumbai, the level of toxic contribution from vehicle exhausts will be even higher. The other major contributor to air pollution is energy production and consumptions (fossil fuels).  

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So, what is air pollution?

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• Air pollution is the release of pollutants in our atmosphere that have a negative impact on the health of individuals and the environment as a whole. 

• The majority of pollutants are invisible. The are minutely small particles (finely divided solids) or gases that cannot be seen with the naked eye. These extremely small solid or liquid particles are also called particulates. Examples are: fumes, smoke, dust and soot. The majority of these particulates are less than 10 micrometres.    

• Air pollution can affect the environment both outdoors and indoors. There are a number of different types of pollutants, but the most well known are particulate matter, carbon dioxide, methane, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide.  

• Both carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxides (NO2), contribute to smog formation, very common in the winter months. Sulphur dioxide (SO2) contributes to haze and also acid rain formation. Particulate matters also contributes to haze and acid rain. All the above negatively impact health by increasing irritation of breathing passages, aggravation of asthma and irregular heartbeat. 

• Pollutants like carbon dioxide have a far reaching consequence on our lives. It is not only air pollution that it impacts, but as being a major source of greenhouse gas, CO2 has a long-term and detrimental impact on our environment and ecosystem. More commonly refereed to as ‘climate change’.

• Most of us know in India are familiar with PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter). These are tiny particles or droplets that are two and one half microns or less in width. A micron is a unit of measurement of length equal to one millionth of a metre. An increase in levels of PM 2.5 concentrations result in an increase in unhealthy air quality, haze etc. Vehicle exhausts are a major contributor to higher levels of PM 2.5 in the air.    

• Though measures like reducing traffic (odd-even system in Delhi), wearing air masks etc. can help reduce the impact of pollution, the reduction is not far-reaching. Zero-emission road transportation i.e. electric cars, are a panacea for a sustained and comprehensive improvement in air quality. The sooner, we in India, migrate to electric vehicles, the sooner can we start to improve our local air quality.  

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