The Volkswagen ID. Era 5S sedan. Image created by CarNewsChina Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member The Volkswagen ID. Era S5 plug-in hybrid sedan with a mixed range of 2,000 km revealed its interior in China. It will enter the local market this year as the second model in the ID. Era model line developed jointly by the SAIC–Volkswagen joint venture. In late April 2026, SAIC and Volkswagen launched the ID. Era 9X full-size EREV crossover in China. Priced between 309,800 and 359,800 yuan (45,570 – 52,930 USD), this vehicle sold 7,330 units from April to May (based on China EV DataTracker). Soon, the state-owned Shanghai-based automaker and VW will launch the second car, which is a mass-market S5 sedan. Volkswagen ID. Era 5S info The Volkswagen ID. Era 5S’ interior adopts the brand’s latest minimalistic styling with a large floating screen, a two-spoke double-D-shaped steering wheel, and a gear shifter mounted on the steering column. The car offers a small LCD instrument cluster. The center tunnel of the ID. Era 5S has a wireless charging pad, a hazard light button, a pair of cup holders, and a hidden storage compartment. Interior of the Volkswagen ID. Era 5S It is worth noting that the official images of the car’s dashboard show it has an electric range of 160 km. The car’s cabin is available with two color schemes: dark and light. Another highlight is the ambient lighting strip that goes all the way through the door cards and the dashboard. The ID. Era 5S’ doors could be opened by pressing a button. Bearing in mind the latest Chinese standards, there also should be a mechanical release function. The Volkswagen ID. Era 5S The Volkswagen ID. Era 5S is a mid-size sedan with dimensions of 4836/1880/1505 mm. The wheelbase reaches 2,766 mm. For clarity, the ID. Era 5S is 81 mm shorter, 28 mm wider, and 1 mm lower than the Volkswagen Passat B9 available in Europe. The SIAC-VW-made sedan adopts minimalistic styling with semi-hidden door handles, split headlights, and an active air intake. It was previously revealed that the Volkswagen ID. Era 5S is a plug-in hybrid sedan with a 1.5-liter ICE for 80 kW (107 hp) and an electric motor for 130 kW (174 hp). It offers an electric range of 160 km (CLTC). The car’s fuel consumption with a depleted battery is 2.82 liters per 100 km. The mixed range is over 2,000 km. Moreover, the ID. Era 5S will be available to perform the Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) function on urban roads and highways.