Sporty Volkswagen ID.7 GTX costs more than a Tesla Model 3 Performance

• 335bhp dual-motor setup
• Range of up to 366 miles
• Priced from £61,980

Pricing has been announced for the new Volkswagen ID.7 GTX, the German marque’s latest sporty electric car, and it’s one of the most expensive models in its lineup. The ID.7 GTX saloon costs from £61,980, while the ID.7 GTX Tourer estate commands an extra £690 – around £2,000 more than a Tesla Model 3 Performance.

The new ID.7 models aren’t the first to get Volkswagen’s ‘GTX’ badge, which serves as the electric equivalent to the iconic GTI nameplate that first appeared nearly 50 years ago. Those three letters have already been applied to the Volkswagen ID.5 SUV, while the ID.3 GTX and ID. Buzz GTX are due to arrive soon.

What do I need to know about the Volkswagen ID.7 GTX?

In Volkswagen parlance, GTX signifies performance, so that’s where the majority of the upgrades lie for the ID.7 GTX. The regular ID.7’s rear-mounted motor has been paired with an additional motor on the front axle, providing four-wheel drive. They draw power from an 86kWh battery, which Volkswagen claims can deliver up to 366 miles of range in the saloon or 359 miles for the Tourer estate. The battery itself gets faster charging speeds than the regular ID.7 – 200kW versus 175kW – meaning it should take around 26 minutes to top up from 10-80%.

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It may be four-wheel drive but power is heavily rear-biassed; the rear motor produces a maximum of 281bhp, while the front peaks at 107bhp, but maximum combined power stands at 335bhp. That’s 53bhp more than the regular ID.7 and cuts the 0-62mph time from 6.5 seconds to 5.4 seconds in the saloon, or 5.5 seconds for the Tourer.

On paper that’s a hefty improvement, and acceleration should feel suitably nippy from the driver’s seat. However, when compared to other performance EVs the ID.7 GTX is still a long way off the class leaders – the Tesla Model 3 Performance costs less, yet has 120bhp more and will crack 0-62mph in well under four seconds. Then there’s the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, which will cost you around £3,000 more, but has nearly double the horsepower of the ID.7 GTX.

What about the ID.7 GTX’s exterior and interior?

You get a similar visual upgrade package to Volkswagen’s other GTX models, including bespoke front and rear bumpers, 20-inch alloy wheels, unique daytime-running lights and the optional King’s Red paintwork only available for GTX models. 

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The red theme continues inside, with the upholstery stitching and GTX headrest emblems all matching the optional exterior paint colour. Other than that, it’s the same affair as the normal ID.7, meaning you get a giant 15-inch infotainment screen, impressive legroom for front and rear passengers and a generous boot.

How much does the Volkswagen ID.7 GTX cost and when can I buy one?

UK pricing has been confirmed to start from £61,980 for the ID.7 GTX saloon, rising to £62,670 for the ID.7 GTX Tourer estate. Both models come with practically all the bells and whistles that Volkswagen offers, including LED matrix headlights, a Harman Kardon sound system, an adaptive chassis control system, heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, and heated rear seats.

UK buyers can place an order from 1st August.

Read our full review of the regular Volkswagen ID.7 to find out what we thought of VW’s executive EV…