Battery size: 58kWh
Miles per kWh: 4.36
E-Rating™: A+
Max charge rate: 125 kW
Range: 264 miles (WLTP Standard)
Is the Volkswagen ID.3 fully electric?
Yes, there are no petrol of hybrid versions - this is a pure electric car
Will there be other Volkswagen ID.3 models available?
Volkswagen's first launch phase of the ID.3 is now pretty much complete. There are three battery size options, different power options and decent range of trims and option packs. We'd expect this to remain the same until the car receives a mid-life facelift at the end of next year.
Is the VW ID.3 a good buy - have the early problems been fixed?
We'd say so. On the evidence of the test cars we've driven, the early issues with the infotainment system have been sorted and the quality appears first-rate.
What else should I consider?
The electric hatchback market is growing fast. When the ID.3 was launched in 2020, the Nissan LEAF was about its only real rival. Now, with cars like the Citroen eC4 and the Cupra Born (which is based on the ID.3) the competition is a lot stronger.
Will the Volkswagen ID.3 replace the Golf?
Eventually. The Golf is still a huge seller for Volkswagen globally and will continue to be sold in markets where electric car adoption is slower. Volkswagen will focus more on its electric ranges as it transitions into its next phase.
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