As an exemplar of the new generation of safe, economical, green, capable and, most important, practical battery-electric cars (ie all-electric, not hybrid) the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX has a lot to be said for it.
It’s based on the VW ID.4 compact “crossover” SUV, but now with a cut-down roof and coupe lines to widen its appeal. I have to say that it’s not the handsomest beast on the road in that regard – the latest retro-styled Hyundai Ioniq 6 is much the most distinctive and attractive shape around – and it’s not that much more of an aesthetic improvement on the ID.4, though there’s no real penalty in rear load space and versatility, which is good – the upside of its boxy proportions.
