Volkswagen has developed a new rear-drive electric motor for the larger models in its ID.x series - the ID.4, ID.5, and ID.7. Dubbed the APP550, the new rear motor offers 40% more horsepower and 75% more torque than the outgoing rear motor on the ID.4.
The APP550 is also more efficient and so will help to deliver a bump in vehicle range for the ID.4 as well. According to the EPA numbers, the rear wheel drive only model - which therefore gets the biggest change, increases from 275mi to 291mi rated range. That's not a huge increase, but it helps, and that's with the same battery and much more available power, so very cool, all in all.
Kudos to Volkswagen - their first generation ID.4 powertrain was a little underwhelming in its performance parameters, but this is a big step forward.
https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/...ficiency-15699
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michael...h=210de7bf7e22
https://insideevs.com/news/698019/20...ange-293miles/
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