Tesla rival Volkswagen showcases a new sporty electric vehicle

When it comes to luxury electric vehicles, Tesla has a strong lineup of cars and SUVs to stay ahead of the competition for high-end vehicles.

The Tesla Model S price was lowered recently to $74,990, while the Model S Plaid decreased to $89,990. Only weeks ago, the Model S was priced at $88,490 and the Model S Plaid was $108,490. The Model X is now priced at $79,990 before adjustments, while the Model X Plaid is $89,990 before adjustments.

These Tesla luxury vehicles are so highly regarded that they are often used by limousine rental services. The Model X and Model S have been in many limousine fleets dating back to 2015 and 2016. And Tesla's Model Y, considered to be a luxury vehicle by many and premium by others, can also be found in limousine fleets.

Tesla luxury competitor BMW in 2022 in August unveiled its super luxury i7 bullet-proof armored limousine in 2022, Forbes reported. And Mercedes-Benz has its EQS electric luxury limousine available. The Mercedes EQS has a starting price at $104,400.

Volkswagen showcases its all-electric limousine    

Limousines are often considered luxury vehicles, though they can sometimes be sporty. Volkswagen  (VWAGY) - Get Free Report on Sept. 8 revealed its ID.X Performance concept car, an all-electric sports limousine in the upper mid-sized class, at the international ID. Treffen in Locarno, Switzerland, which is organized by electric vehicle enthusiasts who are members of the ID. Drivers Club. The Volkswagen brand team at the ID. Treffen included a number of experts to provide insight in the latest developments in EVs, a company statement said.

“Presenting the ID.X Performance in front of ID. enthusiasts from across Europe gives us the chance to meet members of the ID. Drivers Club in person," said Maria Soni Reissfelder, head of marketing and sales Volkswagen ID. Family. "Andreas Reckewerth and his team of engineers have maximised the potential of the (modular electric drive) in this vehicle, combining sporty performance with the elegant lines of a limousine."

Reckewerth and his team created the ID.X Performance show car based on Volkswagen's electric ID.7, which was also showcased at ID. Treffen. Volkswagen began presales for the ID.7 in Germany last week, the statement said. However, ID.X Performance is a show car, so Volkswagen did not reveal any starting price or range for the vehicle. The statement did not say whether or when the concept car could become reality.

ID.X Performance reveals sporty features

The all-wheel drive vehicle has a host of sporty features with a front splitter and rear diffuser are made of carbon. The EV is equipped with 20-inch sports alloy wheels with a central lock and size 265 racing tires.

At the rear, a carbon wing provides the necessary downforce. Tinted tail light clusters contribute to the sporty appearance of the high-performance electric limousine. The vehicle's interior includes carbon bucket seats, which provide optimum support even with a dynamic driving style.

Volkswagen said it supplemented the permanently synchronous motor on the rear axle with an additional asynchronous motor on the front axle to create an all-wheel drive. The advantages of this drive type are a short-time overload capability and particularly low drag losses, the statement said. As a result, this motor type is ideal for delivering short-term power in the form of a boost function.