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In Pictures: SAIC Volkswagen launches ID. ERA 5X, its first all-electric SUV, from $14,870 in China

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In Pictures: SAIC Volkswagen launches ID. ERA 5X, its first all-electric SUV, from $14,870 in China

White electric vehicle plugged into a charging station outdoors.

The ID. ERA 5X arrives as SAIC Volkswagen's first all-electric SUV under the ID. ERA family.

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In Pictures: SAIC Volkswagen launches ID. ERA 5X, its first all-electric SUV, from $14,870 in China

Gold concept car with futuristic bodywork on display.

Volkswagen's China-specific CMP platform underpins the new compact electric SUV.

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In Pictures: SAIC Volkswagen launches ID. ERA 5X, its first all-electric SUV, from $14,870 in China

Sleek SUV parked on a driveway with a scenic backdrop.

The ID. ERA 5X starts at 99,900 yuan ($14,870) with limited-time offers in China.

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In Pictures: SAIC Volkswagen launches ID. ERA 5X, its first all-electric SUV, from $14,870 in China

Higher trims add LiDAR and urban navigation features to the compact SUV.

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In Pictures: SAIC Volkswagen launches ID. ERA 5X, its first all-electric SUV, from $14,870 in China

Electric SUV in a misty tropical forest.

The model pairs the CMP platform with the Xpeng co-developed CEA architecture.

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In Pictures: SAIC Volkswagen launches ID. ERA 5X, its first all-electric SUV, from $14,870 in China

SAIC Volkswagen targets China's competitive compact electric SUV segment with the ID. ERA 5X.

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In Pictures: SAIC Volkswagen launches ID. ERA 5X, its first all-electric SUV, from $14,870 in China

Lime green SUV parked outdoors against a scenic backdrop.

The launch marks SAIC Volkswagen's push into the all-electric SUV market.

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In Pictures: SAIC Volkswagen launches ID. ERA 5X, its first all-electric SUV, from $14,870 in China

Orange sports car and black SUV parked on a racetrack.

The ID. ERA 5X debuts as the first SUV in Volkswagen's China-focused ID. ERA lineup.

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In Pictures: SAIC Volkswagen launches ID. ERA 5X, its first all-electric SUV, from $14,870 in China

Row of brightly colored cars parked outdoors in daylight.

Deliveries of the ID. ERA 5X are set to begin in China following the launch.

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