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I tested the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX (Model Year 2026) with the new 79 kWh battery to find out if it charges faster than before. 🔋
This EV replaces the old 77 kWh pack from 2024 — but does it actually have a new and improved charging curve?
Let’s compare it directly with the ID.4 GTX, ID.3 GTX, and my ID.7, all with the same battery size!
📊 Key Findings:
Peak charging power: 190 kW at 34%
10–80% charge: 27 minutes (≈1.5 min slower than my ID.7)
Smoother, more stable charging curve than 2024 models
Real improvement thanks to the new 79 kWh battery chemistry
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0:01 Intro – Testing the new VW ID.5 GTX 79 kWh battery
0:17 What changed since the 2024 model?
0:42 Sponsor: A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)
1:15 Charging session starts – 5% SoC
1:18 Ramp-up to 190 kW peak at 34%
1:45 Charging curve analysis – power drop after 65%
2:14 Full curve visualization – 10–80% in 27 minutes
2:36 Comparison setup: ID.5, ID.4, ID.3, ID.7
2:57 Charging time comparison across models
3:22 Early charging performance differences
3:52 Improvements over ID.4 GTX 2024
4:07 ID.3 performs best in high SoC range
4:27 Discussion – different chemistries, same capacity?
5:12 Real-world variation & temperature effects
5:40 Final thoughts on charging improvements
5:54 Next test: ID.5 Pro 2026 charging curve
6:02 Outro – social links & support options
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