Volkswagen reveals ID. ERA 5X electric SUV on new compact platform

Volkswagen's Chinese joint venture filed the first production model on its new Compact Main Platform, signaling the automaker's expanded EV lineup in the world's largest EV market.

First covered Aug 7, 2026 · 5:18 PM PT · 2 articles

Volkswagen reveals ID. ERA 5X electric SUV on new compact platform — Image via cleantechnica.com

Coverage

7h Electrek Volkswagen’s new electric era begins with reveal of ID. ERA 5X SUV — Revealed in a new filing from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the new VW ID.

19h CleanTechnica First Fully Electric VW ID. ERA Vehicle — ID. ERA 5X SUV — SAIC Volkswagen, a joint venture between SAIC and Volkswagen (duh) in China, has submitted a filing for the company’s first fully electric ID.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-08 (#19)

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