Volkswagen has confirmed pricing for the new ID 7 Tourer, which is available to order from April 18.

It's the brand's first electric estate car and is based on the ID 7 fastback.

The ID 7 Tourer uses VW's MEB platform and will be powered by its new 286PS electric motor. 

Only one variant is available from launch. The ID 7 Tourer Pro Match, costing £52,240.

The car has a forecast range of 374 miles, using a 77kWh battery that can be charged at up to 175 kW.

Standard specification includes 19-inch alloy wheels, a 15-inch infotainment touchscreen, rear view camera, keyless entry, LED Matrix headlights, heated front seats with a massage function and illuminated front and rear VW logos.

Later in the year, VW will introduce a Pro S model with a larger 86kWh battery, a projected range of about 425 miles and charging at up to 200kW.

There will also be a sporty GTX variant with all-wheel-drive and 340PS.

VW says the ID7 Tourer is a "fusion" of a classic estate, in the format of the Passat, and a dynamic shooting brake, such as the Arteon. Thanks to the increased height at the rear, the luggage compartment volume is up to 605 litres (rear seat backrest in cargo position). When loaded up to the backrests of the front seats and up to the roof, this figure rises to up to 1,714 litres.

The ID7’s cabin features a 15-inch infotainment system screen, an augmented reality head-up display, and a new air conditioning operating concept integrated on the top level of the infotainment system.

Other technologies available in the ID7 include a panoramic sunroof with smart glass which can be switched between opaque and transparent settings by touch control, as well as Climatronic front seats which offer cooling and heating as well as a drying function.

Travel Assist technology can support assisted lane changing on the multi-lane motorway at speeds above 56mph.