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Volkswagen’s China-Built ID. Unyx 08 Clears MIIT With 800V Specs, 2026 Launch

The project pairs Volkswagen with Xpeng to localize design for Chinese buyers.

Overview

  • China’s MIIT has listed the ID. Unyx 08 in its new model catalogue, which allows production to begin.
  • Volkswagen released production images and specs showing single- and dual-motor versions on an 800-volt architecture with a CLTC range of more than 700 km.
  • All-wheel-drive output is listed at about 496 hp, with CATL-supplied LFP batteries whose capacity has not been disclosed.
  • Assembly will take place at the Volkswagen Anhui joint venture with JAC Motors, with market entry in China slated for 2026.
  • The SUV is part of VW’s push to regain competitiveness in China, with reporting indicating shared underpinnings with Xpeng’s G9 and features including an AI assistant and L2++ driver-assistance.