SAIC-Volkswagen’s Passat ePro PHEV with 1,300 km combined range set for 2026 launch
SAIC-Volkswagen has officially announced that its Passat ePro is expected to hit the market in 2026. The new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sedan, which previously made its global debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show, represents a step forward for the brand, utilizing SAIC-Volkswagen’s new-generation PHEV platform and featuring the latest design language.
At the front, the Passat ePro features newly designed “Tech Smart Eye” LED headlights, a through-type LED light strip, and an illuminated logo. The side profile highlights a long wheelbase proportion. The rear is defined by horizontal lines, “wing-spread” LED through-type taillights, and a red LED illuminated logo.
In terms of dimensions, the Passat ePro measures 5017mm in length, 1850mm in width, and 1489mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2871mm. Customers will have the option to choose between 17-inch and 18-inch wheels.
Inside, the Passat ePro’s interior adopts a horizontal, integrated design, enhanced by a layered wrapping process. Technological highlights include a 12.9-inch central control screen, a 10.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, and a dedicated entertainment screen for the front passenger.
Under the hood, the Passat ePro is powered by a hybrid system. It features an EA211 1.5T EVO II hybrid-specific engine, delivering a maximum power output of 95kW. This is paired with an electric motor that provides a maximum power of 145 kW (194 hp). The vehicle is equipped with a 22 KWh battery pack, enabling a CLTC pure electric range of over 150km. The combined range for the Passat ePro is 1300km.
The Passat, a mid-size car from SAIC-Volkswagen, has performed quite well in the Chinese market. From January to October 2025, the Passat achieved cumulative sales of 187,807 units, making it the best-selling joint-venture mid-size car.
The Passat underwent a generational change in September 2024, with its model series being rebranded as Passat Pro. The Passat ePro is the first hybrid vehicle introduced by the Volkswagen Pro family.
