On October 12, the SAIC Volkswagen ID. ERA 8X, a new energy vehicle produced in Ningbo Qianwan New Area, officially went on sale.

Positioned as a flagship SUV offering German-engineered driving dynamics, the ID. ERA 8X measures 5,020 mm in length, 1,997 mm in width, and 1,750 mm in height. All variants feature an 800V high-voltage electrical architecture and Momenta R7's World Model intelligent driving system. The vehicle offers two battery options, with capacities of 51.1 kWh and 65.2 kWh. It delivers a maximum CLTC-rated all-electric range of 451 km and a maximum combined range of 1,602 km. Limited-time promotional prices start at RMB 206,800.

The SAIC Volkswagen Ningbo Plant, located in Qianwan New Area, was built from the outset to meet the global standards of the Volkswagen Group. It is one of SAIC Volkswagen's benchmark facilities for intelligent manufacturing.

Leveraging its high-standard intelligent manufacturing system, the Ningbo Plant is responsible for producing two major models: the ID. ERA 8X and the ID. ERA 9X. Together, they form a powerful duo in the brand's new energy vehicle lineup.

Previously, the ID. ERA 9X, also manufactured at the Ningbo Plant, earned recognition from both the market and authoritative institutions for its outstanding quality. Now, with the launch of the ID. ERA 8X, the two models complement each other across the mid-to-high-end market, creating a differentiated product portfolio. This demonstrates the plant's strong capabilities in flexible, multi-model manufacturing and highlights Qianwan's success in integrating German engineering quality with China's intelligent automotive technologies.

The automotive industry is a trillion-yuan-level industrial cluster in Ningbo Qianwan New Area. In recent years, Qianwan has accelerated the development of its automotive industry and actively attracted a wide range of high-quality projects.

Today, the area is home to two major automakers, with total vehicle production capacity exceeding 1.5 million units. All three of its major vehicle manufacturing plants are equipped to produce new energy vehicles. Qianwan has also attracted more than 100 companies specializing in key components, including connected vehicle technologies and the three core electric vehicle systems: batteries, electric motors, and electronic control systems. These include projects involving more than 10 Fortune Global 500 companies and companies ranked among the world's top 10 in their respective industries.

Qianwan has now established a comprehensive automotive industry ecosystem spanning intelligent vehicle R&D and design, vehicle manufacturing, component supply, inspection and testing, sales and operations, and talent development.

Source: Ningbo Release

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