SAIC Volkswagen Launches Golden Range-Extended Powertrain + Momenta Intelligent Driving

[Technology Announcement] SAIC Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.ERA series, featuring the Golden Range-Extended powertrain and Momenta intelligent driving technology.

Core Development: World's First Mass-Produced Vehicle Equipped with Momenta's R7 Reinforcement Learning Model

The ID.ERA 9X will open for pre-orders by the end of this month, followed by the launch of five additional models within the same series this year, including the 8X, 5X, and 5C. This lineup marks Volkswagen’s first Generation 3.0 range-extended product matrix in China, directly targeting the title of "New King of Range Extension."

Key Specifications: Integration of Nine Cutting-Edge Technologies with German-Chassis Engineering and AI

SAIC Volkswagen integrates the Golden Range-Extended system, Xingyun intelligent chassis, Yunqi smart cabin, and Xingyun intelligent driving assistance, emphasizing deep integration of top-tier engine and leading battery technologies to address the industry-wide pain point that range-extended vehicles are "usable but not enjoyable."

Strategic Foundation: Joint Venture 2.0 Faces Critical Market Test

In response to criticism from competitors like Li Auto—questioning the relevance of launching a technology six years in development as outdated—SAIC Volkswagen asserts it is "not late." Leveraging collaboration between Momenta CEO Cao Xudong and General Manager Tao Hailong, the company is driving a fusion of German engineering quality with Chinese intelligent technologies, initiating an unprecedented product offensive.