ID.Life rides on the automaker\u2019s flexible MEB architecture<\/a><\/strong>, a skateboard-like platform with batteries and other drivetrain components below the load floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe new front-wheel-drive crossover is powered by a 57kWh battery pack powering a 231-horsepower electric motor. Range is an estimated 249-miles. The battery pack can recapture 101 miles in 10 minutes using a DC fast charger. ID.Life runs 0-62 mph in 6.9 seconds and boasts a 112 mph top speed. Being a concept, you\u2019d expect some wild ideas and ID.Life is no exception. There are no mirrors; they\u2019ve been replaced by cameras. The yoke-style steering wheel houses the vehicle\u2019s controls, including the vehicle\u2019s projector screen, which rises from the dashboard when the vehicle is parked. It also hosts the vehicle\u2019s built-in gaming console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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