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Volkswagen · ID.3

ID.3

Released July 2020

Volkswagen's first MEB-based electric hatchback, updated in 2023, sold with 52, 59 or 79 kWh batteries and rear-wheel drive, suited to buyers who want a Golf-sized electric car.

Body
Hatchback
Powertrain
Electric
Power
168–322 bhp
Range
241–371 mi
Boot
385 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the ID.3 is practical, roomy and refined for its size, with a good range, and that the 2023 update improved its cabin materials and infotainment. Common criticisms are a ride that gets choppy at low speeds and infotainment that remains fiddly; Auto Express found higher-spec versions expensive, and What Car? noted an iffy reliability record.

From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and autoexpress.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain
Electric
Power
168–322 bhp
0–62 mph
5.7–8.2 s
Top speed
99–124 mph
Engine or motors
Single rear-mounted permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 170 PS (125 kW), 204 PS (150 kW) or 326 PS (240 kW); bhp converted from Volkswagen's PS figures
Torque
310 Nm (170 PS), 265 Nm (204 PS), 545 Nm (326 PS)
Gearbox
Single-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP)
241–371 miles
Battery
52–79 kWh
Fastest charging
145–185 kW
Range detail
WLTP combined: 240–241 miles (52 kWh), 268–269 miles (59 kWh), 351–352 miles (Pro S), 365–371 miles (GTX); city 312–460 miles
Charging
10–80% DC in 25 min (52 kWh, 145 kW), 24 min (59 kWh, 165 kW) or 26 min (79 kWh, 185 kW); AC 7.2 kW on 52 kWh (8 h 30 min to full), 11 kW on others (6 h 30 min for 59 kWh, 8 h 30 min for 79 kWh)
Efficiency
WLTP combined: 15.2–15.3 kWh/62 miles (52 kWh), 15.4 (59 kWh), 15.6 (Pro S), 14.7 (GTX Performance)
CO2 emissions
0 g/km at the tailpipe

Practicality

Body
Hatchback
Seats
5
Boot
385 litres
Length
4,264 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Weight
From 1,787 kg
Boot
385 litres; 1,267 litres with the rear seats folded, loaded to the roof
Towing
Bicycle-carrier coupling with 75 kg drawbar load optional
Size
4,264 mm long, 1,809 mm wide (excluding mirrors), 2,070 mm with mirrors, 1,564 mm high; 2,770 mm wheelbase; 10.3 m turning circle; drag coefficient 0.263; weight is Volkswagen's unladen figure with driver, 1,787 kg (52 kWh) to 1,993 kg (GTX Performance)

Tech and safety

Infotainment
12.9-inch touchscreen with navigation and "Hello ID." voice control with ChatGPT; 5.3-inch driver display; augmented-reality head-up display available
Driver assistance
Travel Assist with swarm data and assisted lane changes optional; Car2X hazard warnings
Warranty
3 years or 60,000 miles; high-voltage battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (70% capacity)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Up to 371 miles WLTP range (GTX Performance, 79 kWh)
  • 10–80% DC charge in about 25 minutes at up to 185 kW on 79 kWh versions
  • Rear-wheel drive gives a 10.3 m turning circle

Cons

  • Top speed limited to 99 mph on all but the GTX Performance
  • 385-litre boot is smaller than an equivalent SUV's
  • Small 5.3-inch driver display

Closest rivals

Model
BodyPowertrainPowerRangeBootReleased
CUPRABorn
HatchbackElectric187–322 bhp300–392 mi385 lDec 2021
PolestarPolestar 2
HatchbackElectric268–469 bhp344–409 mi407 lJul 2020
MGMG4 EV
HatchbackElectric188–429 bhp251–338 mi388 lSept 2022

Newer model: ID.3 Neo.

Sources

  1. volkswagen.co.uk/en/electric-and-hybrid/electric-cars/id3.html/__ui/technical-d…
  2. volkswagen.co.uk/en/electric-and-hybrid/electric-cars/id3.html
  3. vwpress.co.uk/assets/applications/original/40871-volkswagen-id3-press-pack-nove…
  4. vwpress.co.uk/releases/4286
  5. vwpress.co.uk/releases/4940

Photo: volkswagen.co.uk

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