Volkswagen ID.Code EV concept revealed with China-specific design language

Breaking away from the rounded and cab-forward designs of Volkswagen’s ID-branded electric cars so far, the ID.Code concept sports fluid, rounded lines with sharp wheel arches and shoulder definition.

While the exterior looks almost showroom-ready, the interior of the ID.Code features ridiculously slim seats, an aircraft yoke style steering wheel, and provision for Level 4 autonomous driving.

Mindt commented that the current ID line-up was developed with early adopters in mind, but future EVs would be designed to look like regular cars, with a more mainstream appearance.

Volkswagen says that the ID.Code is a preview of the upcoming design language that will be used across a range of EVs and the design of the ID.Code is “developed specifically for customers in China”.

The EVs will be marketed under Volkswagen’s ID.UX sub-brand, with the first model – the Cupra Tavascan-based ID.Unyx – set to debut later this year.

The company also plans to develop “step by step” electric versions of their existing petrol vehicles, and a launch of PHEVs with an electric driving range of over 100km.

Volkswagen China Technology Company is developing a China Main Platform (CMP), which four entry-level models from 2026 will be based upon.