VW Anhui's full-size electric SUV to hit market

Volkswagen Anhui is scheduled to start production in 2026 of the ID. UNYX 08, the Sino-German joint venture's first full-size electric SUV, as part of its "In China for China" strategy.

The model has appeared on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. All new models in China must go through the MIIT's review and approval procedures before entering the market.

The 08 is the mass-production version of the ID. EVO concept, which drew wide attention when it was unveiled at the Shanghai auto show earlier this year.

Volkswagen Anhui said the model is Volkswagen's first EV in China compatible with 800-volt fast charging, offering a CLTC range of over 700 kilometers.

It is the third model under the ID. UNYX sub-brand, following the 06 electric crossover and the 07 sedan.

But the 08 stands out in the lineup thanks to its new design language, locally developed architecture, and enhanced Level 2++ ADAS capabilities.

Volkswagen Anhui said it is the "smartest Volkswagen model", capable of giving the driver and passengers a ride from parking lot to parking lot.

In terms of dimensions, the model measures 5,000 mm in length, 1,954 mm in width, and 1,688 mm in height, with a 3,030 mm wheelbase.

"The model represents a perfect combination of German engineering and Chinese innovation," the company said.

Born in 2024, the ID. UNYX brand aims to add emotional appeal to the Volkswagen lineup in the era of smart e-mobility, while maintaining its signature DNA of quality, reliability, drivability, and safety.