Storyline: SAIC Volkswagen, China's first joint venture for passenger cars between Volkswagen Group and SAIC Motor, debuted several electric concept vehicles at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, also known as Auto Shanghai 2025. Among the concept vehicles on display is the ID.ERA by SAIC Volkswagen -- Volkswagen Group's first range-extended full-size SUV concept. This model features a fuel-powered generator that charges the battery during operation, providing an extended range of over 700 kilometers. Along with its 300-kilometer range in battery mode, the ID.ERA achieves a total driving distance exceeding 1,000 kilometers. Another concept vehicle presented at the event is the E5 Sportback, the first production model from AUDI, Audi's new sister brand developed in collaboration with SAIC Motor. This fully electric model, jointly developed by experts from Germany and China, features a range of up to 770 kilometers, providing Chinese consumers with a premium mobility option. SAIC Volkswagen will introduce 20 new models by 2030, further advancing the realm of joint ventures. Themed "Embracing Innovation, Empowering the Future," Auto Shanghai 2025 kicked off in Shanghai on Wednesday, attracting nearly 1,000 noted enterprises from 26 countries and regions. Shotlist: Shanghai, China - April 23, 2025: 1. Various of vehicles on display, visitors at exhibition booth of SAIC Volkswagen at Auto Shanghai 2025 2. Various of ID.ERA, SUV concept by SAIC Volkswagen, on display 3. Various of E5 Sportback, production model by AUDI, on display 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Tao Hailong, general manager, SAIC Volkswagen (partially overlaid with shot 5, ending with shot 6): "This is a 'new automotive era' defined by Chinese consumers. The ID.ERA's appearance is bold, pure, exceptional, and robust, unmistakably reflecting Volkswagen's identity. It also integrates a brand-new design language exclusive to China that exudes a sense of luxury and futurism. [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] China - Recent: 5. Various of promotional video of ID.ERA [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 6. Various of promotional video of ID.ERA Shanghai, China - April 23, 2025: 7. Various of ID.ERA on display 8. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Tao Hailong, general manager, SAIC Volkswagen (ending with shot 9): "We uphold precise manufacturing processes, strict safety testing standards, and complete safety testing procedures. We build a software and hardware integrated security protection system based on driving assistance algorithms and chassis tuning capabilities, solidifying our position as consumers' preferred premium mobility partner." 9. Various of vehicle, auto parts on display, visitors in vehicle. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]