Volkswagen ID.7
The Volkswagen ID.7 is an electric saloon. We cover 3 versions of it. Our default version, the Pro Match Plus 77 kWh, has a 77 kWh usable battery, an official range of 369 miles and charging at up to 11 kW on AC and 185 kW on DC. The maker's braked towing limit for that version is 1,000 kg.
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- Usable battery
- 77 kWh
Official
Source
- Volkswagen UK, ID.7 model page: Technical data (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Volkswagen UK, ID.7 model page, Technical data: usable battery, 77 kWh
Technical data tab, "Electric - Car" table (maker data feed), column for Pro Match Plus (77 kWh)
- Official range (WLTP)
- 369 miles
Official
Source
- Volkswagen UK, ID.7 model page: Technical data (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Volkswagen UK, ID.7 model page, Technical data: WLTP combined range, 369 miles
Technical data tab, WLTP table (maker data feed), Pro Match Plus
- Max AC charging
- 11 kW
Official
Source
- Volkswagen UK, ID.7 model page: Technical data (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Volkswagen UK, ID.7 model page, Technical data: maximum AC charging power, 11 kW
Technical data tab, "Electric - Car" table (maker data feed), column for Pro Match Plus (77 kWh)
- Max DC charging
- 185 kW
Official
Source
- Volkswagen UK, ID.7 model page: Technical data (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Volkswagen UK, ID.7 model page, Technical data: maximum DC charging power, 185 kW
Technical data tab, "Electric - Car" table (maker data feed), column for Pro Match Plus (77 kWh)
- Kerb weight
- 2,181 kg
Official
Source
- Volkswagen UK, ID.7 model page: Technical data (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Volkswagen UK, ID.7 model page, Technical data: kerb weight, 2,181 kg
Technical data tab, "Weight" table (maker data feed), column for Pro Match Plus (77 kWh)
- Braked towing limit
- 1,000 kg
Official
Source
- Volkswagen UK, ID.7 model page: Technical data (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Volkswagen UK, ID.7 model page, Technical data: braked towing limit (12% incline), 1,000 kg
Technical data tab, "Weight" table (maker data feed), column for Pro Match Plus (77 kWh)
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Charging times
AC times are worked out from this version's figures. Rapid-charging times are estimates, shown as a band.
| Charger | Time | Miles added per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 3-pin plug2.3 kW (10 A) | 23 h 21 min Derived 46.2 kWh to add (20→80% of 77 kWh) ÷ (2.3 kW × 0.86 charging efficiency for a 3-pin socket) = 23.36 h. Sources
| 8 miles per hour Derived 1.98 kW into the battery × 4.23 miles per kWh. Converted from 14.7 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km). Sources
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| 7 kW home charger | 7 h 15 min Derived 46.2 kWh to add (20→80% of 77 kWh) ÷ (7 kW × 0.91 charging efficiency for a home wallbox) = 7.25 h. Sources
| 27 miles per hour Derived 6.37 kW into the battery × 4.23 miles per kWh. Converted from 14.7 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km). Sources
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| 11 kW public AC | 4 h 28 min Derived 46.2 kWh to add (20→80% of 77 kWh) ÷ (11 kW × 0.94 charging efficiency for public AC) = 4.47 h. Sources
| 44 miles per hour Derived 10.34 kW into the battery × 4.23 miles per kWh. Converted from 14.7 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km). Sources
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| 22 kW public AC | 4 h 28 min Derived 46.2 kWh to add (20→80% of 77 kWh) ÷ (11 kW × 0.94 charging efficiency for public AC) = 4.47 h. Sources
| 44 miles per hour Derived 10.34 kW into the battery × 4.23 miles per kWh. Converted from 14.7 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km). Sources
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| 50 kW rapid | 1 h 9 min to 1 h 26 min Estimated Our charging-curve model scaled to the car's 185 kW DC peak, 10→80%, charger capped at 50 kW. The band is the model's measured error on detailed curves (on those test cars real charges were slower than the model): see the methodology. Sources
| 160 to 199 miles per hour Estimated Average power over the session (38–47 kW) × 4.23 miles per kWh. Converted from 14.7 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km). Source
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| Ultra-rapid150 kW or more | 24 min to 31 min Estimated Our charging-curve model scaled to the car's 185 kW DC peak, 10→80%, charger capped at 150 kW. The band is the model's measured error on detailed curves (on those test cars real charges were slower than the model): see the methodology. Sources
| 448 to 559 miles per hour Estimated Average power over the session (106–132 kW) × 4.23 miles per kWh. Converted from 14.7 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km). Source
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Real-world range
Official range (WLTP): 369 miles Official Source What the document says Technical data tab, WLTP table (maker data feed), Pro Match PlusVolkswagen UK, ID.7 model page, Technical data: WLTP combined range, 369 miles
Real-world range, 100% to 0%
260 to 385 miles Estimated Official range 369 miles × 0.705–1.044 (the 10th to 90th percentile of measured ÷ official range in 65 published tests, Cool (about 6 to 14 °C)). Median 340 miles. About one test in five fell outside the band. Sources
Typical: about 340 miles. Cool (about 6 to 14 °C), mixed driving (town and A-roads, up to about 56 mph). In the 65 published tests in this temperature band (of 201 range tests we use), measured range was usually 71% to 104% of the official figure. Heater use, hills, wind and a loaded car aren't included. How we worked it out.
We don't give a figure for hot weather (28 °C and over) or for speeds above 75 mph: there isn't enough test data.
Running costs
Cost per mile
8.0p a mile Estimated Home: 26.32p/kWh ÷ 0.91 charging efficiency ÷ 4.23 miles per kWh = 6.8p a mile. Rapid: 79.0p/kWh ÷ 4.23 = 18.7p a mile. Blended 90% home, 10% rapid. Sources
A year, 9,400 miles
£754 a year Estimated 8.0p a mile × 9,400 miles. Home: 26.32p/kWh ÷ 0.91 charging efficiency ÷ 4.23 miles per kWh = 6.8p a mile. Rapid: 79.0p/kWh ÷ 4.23 = 18.7p a mile. Blended 90% home, 10% rapid. Sources
Same miles in a 45 mpg petrol car
£1,665 a year (17.7p a mile) Derived 175.3p per litre × 4.546 litres per gallon ÷ 45 mpg = 17.7p a mile; × 9,400 miles. Source
This car costs about £910 a year less than the petrol car on these inputs. Petrol at 175.3p a litre, the UK average for the week of 12 October 2026.
Towing
Check a caravan or trailer against this version's published towing figures, and see how far you could go. The limits are the maker's figures, not a recommendation.
Towing range, 100% to 10%
120 to 170 miles Estimated Solo real-world range 314 miles (the official 369 miles × 0.85, our estimate) less the range loss seen in 25 published real-world towing tests (mostly caravans): 39.3% to 57.3% (10th to 90th percentile). Sources
That's the usable range from 100% down to 10% (135 to 190 miles to empty). Based on 25 published real-world tests: how we worked it out. Enter your own solo miles per kWh to base it on your driving.
Legal check
The limits below are the maker's published figures for this version. They are not a recommendation: your car's plate and handbook decide what you may tow.
- Within the braked towing limit of 1,000 kg (100 kg to spare).
- Above the unbraked limit of 750 kg: the trailer must have its own working brakes (a braked trailer).
- Nose load limit: 75 kg. Check the trailer's actual nose load at the hitch with a nose-weight gauge: it must not exceed this.
- Check the VIN plate (usually on a door pillar) or your owner's handbook for the gross train weight. The check against it can't be worked out without it.
Weight guideline
Licence
If you passed your car test on or after 1 January 1997, you can drive an electric car with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of up to 4,250 kg and tow a trailer with a MAM of up to 3,500 kg, as long as the car and trailer together are no more than 7,000 kg. If you passed before 1997, you can usually drive a car and trailer up to 8,250 kg MAM combined. (GOV.UK, Driving licence categories, checked 13 October 2026)
Where these figures come from
- Volkswagen UK, ID.7 model page: Technical data
usable battery, max AC, max DC, official range, efficiency, kerb weight, gross vehicle weight, braked towing limit, unbraked towing limit, nose load, roof load, wheel sizes, length, width, height, wheelbase. Official. Manufacturer document: facts taken, nothing copied. Checked 12 October 2026. - Open EV Data, entry "Volkswagen ID.7 2023 Pro"
AC phases, charging curve. Derived. Open EV Data: MIT licence with attribution requirement. Checked 12 October 2026.
Tools for this car
Volkswagen ID.7 questions
What is the Volkswagen ID.7 towing capacity?
The maker's UK towing limit is from 1,000 kg (Pro Match Plus 77 kWh) to 1,800 kg (GTX Plus 4MOTION 86 kWh), braked. The Pro Match Plus 77 kWh is 1,000 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. The VIN plate (usually on a door pillar) or your owner's handbook has the figure for your exact car. See the towing tab.
How long does a Volkswagen ID.7 take to charge on a 3-pin plug?
About 23 h 21 min from 20% to 80% on a 2.3 kW 3-pin cable for the Pro Match Plus 77 kWh, against about 7 h 15 min on a 7 kW home charger. See the charging times tab.
What is the Volkswagen ID.7 charging speed?
The Pro Match Plus 77 kWh takes up to 185 kW on a rapid (DC) charger and 11 kW on AC. We estimate 24 min to 31 min for 10% to 80% on a 150 kW charger: an estimate, so it's a band. See the charging times tab.
What is the Volkswagen ID.7 towing range with a caravan?
With a 900 kg caravan, expect about 120 to 170 miles from 100% down to 10% in the Pro Match Plus 77 kWh. That's based on 25 published real-world towing tests, not a maker's figure. See the towing tab.
What is the Volkswagen ID.7 real-world range in winter?
About 260 to 325 miles from 100% to 0% in cold weather (around 0 °C), against the official 369 miles for the Pro Match Plus 77 kWh. That's based on published real-world range tests. See the real-world range tab.
How much does a Volkswagen ID.7 cost to run?
About 8.0p a mile, or £754 for 9,400 miles a year, charging at home at 26.32p per kWh (the Ofgem price cap) and 10% on rapid chargers. A 45 mpg petrol car would cost about £1,665. See the running costs tab.