Volkswagen is developing a new fleet of electric vehicles for the Chinese market that will start full production in 2020.

At the Auto Shanghai 2017 international show, Volkswagen is revealing the I.D. CROZZ, its first electrically powered crossover utility vehicle (CUV)—a four-door coupe and sport utility vehicle (SUV).

The VW I.D. Crozz concept vehicleThe vehicle will have 302 horsepower, a top speed of 112 mph and can cover up to 311 miles (NEDC) on one battery charge. Using a 150 kW (DC) fast charger, the battery can be 80% recharged within 30 minutes.

The car is also based on the Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB). MEB models have a long wheelbase, with compact powertrain components and a battery beneath the floor.

Volkswagen says its aim is to transfer electric drive systems from start-up niche to high-volume full production by the middle of the next decade. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Board of Management, Volkswagen Brand says in a statement, "By 2025, we want to have sales of pure electric vehicles up to one million units a year."

By 2025, VW expects the model to include fully automated driving. The concept car being unveiled in Shanghai includes this on-demand autopilot system.

Integrated in the middle of the instrument panel is a 10.2-inch tablet that forms the infotainment system with an individually configurable home screen. It can be laid out via four different function-related tiles, such as "Messages", "Media", "Telephone" and "Navigation." A new feature is the "CleanAir" menu, which shows information on air quality and activates preconfigured climate settings.

The I.D. CROZZ is also able to send and receive packages. The trunk acts as the post box for this new delivery service: an agent is able to locate the car by GPS and is granted temporary permission to open the trunk via an app. The vehicle owner is then notified via an app or e-mail as soon as the parcel has been delivered.

An 83 kWh lithium-ion battery is housed in the vehicle's floor. This lowers the center of gravity to help handling and ensure ideal weight distribution. The two electric motors develop 302 horsepower and directly drive their respective axles. Normally, the rear wheels are driven, but if additional traction is needed, an electric propshaft distributes the power between front and rear axle. The I.D. CROZZ can also be driven with all-wheel drive. At the rear the work is done by a compact 201-hp motor, while at the front it is a 101-hp coaxial drive system.

The power electronics control the flow of high-voltage power between the motors and the battery, converting direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC). The on-board electronics are supplied with 12 volts via a DC/DC converter.

The I.D. CROZZ is 182.1 inches long, with a 109.2-inch wheelbase, and is 74.4 inches wide and 63.3 inches tall.

By touching the VW logo on the steering wheel for three seconds, the I.D. CROZZ assumes control. Four laser scanners emerge from the roof. The vehicle is able to detect other road users not only by means of its laser sensors, but also with the help of ultrasonic and radar sensors, side area view cameras and a front camera.