VW ID.Aero EV Revealed With 385-Mile Range

Volkswagen is pulling no punches when it comes to dominating the electric vehicle sphere. CEO Herbert Diess may bean admirer of Elon Musk, but that hasn't stopped him from wanting to leap ahead of Tesla in the coming years - something expertssay may happen very soon．The brand has now revealed its latest weapon in the EV fight, a gorgeous sedan concept called theID.Aero．

First teased last week, Volkswagen is promising big things with its classy newcomer. The brand claims an impressive 385-mile range (on the WLTP cycle) and a sumptuously appointed cabin. The automaker hasn't revealed a lot as far as technical details go but notes the concept is equipped with a 77 kWh lithium-ion battery. There aren't any performance figures as yet, but VW says we can expect "dynamic driving behavior" and "a new level of digital networking."

Measuring nearly 192 inches in length, the ID.Aero belies its sizeable dimensions with a streamlined exterior design. The impressive claimed range is aided by the slippery sheet metal; VW says the EV cuts through the air cleaning with a low 0.23 coefficient of drag.

ID。一个ero is instantly recognizable as an electric Volkswagen. There's a resemblance to theID.4SUV but there's enough design flair to set this range-topper apart from the rest. This, says VW, has been done by bestowing the concept with high-end headlights and a minimalist look. It's very clean - you won't even find door handles here. Instead, Volkswagen has replaced them with illuminated touch surfaces for a more harmonious look.

We're not sure if that will make it into production, but it sure is a unique touch. At the back, you'll find intricately designed LED taillights that feature the brand's EV-exclusive honeycomb pattern. A black-painted roof further adds to the svelte look and, together with the chrome window trim, gives the ID.Aero an upmarket elegance.