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VW aims ID7 electric sedan at fleet buyers, long-distance drivers

VW ID7 Shanghai show 2023
The ID7 has a fastback design and other features to improve aerodynamics (REUTERS)
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April 17, 2023 12:01 PM
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Volkswagen has given its new electric flagship, the ID7, an extremely aerodynamic shape and an updated electric drivetrain to increase its driving range to 700 km (435 miles) on Europe's WLTP cycle.

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