Volkswagen ID. Era 5S

The Volkswagen ID. Era 5S is a plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan that Volkswagen produces under its SAIC-VW joint venture and sells under the ID. Era sub-brand. It is the first sedan of the sub-brand and Volkswagen's first plug-in hybrid sedan. Its design was first shown through the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology filings on 9 May 2026, production began in July 2026, and sales opened on 21 August 2026 at the Chengdu Auto Show in five trims, Pure, Neo, Pro, Pro Navigation and Max. It has a drag coefficient of 0.247 Cd, a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine of 80 kW with a 130 kW front motor, a 19.1 kWh LFP battery, an electric range of 160 km on the CLTC cycle and a top speed of 165 km/h. SAIC-Volkswagen reported more than 10,000 deliveries by 17 October 2026.