Battery size: 58kWh
Miles per kWh: 4.36
E-Rating™: A+
Max charge rate: 125 kW
Range: 264 miles (WLTP Standard)
Pricing
Currently there is just one battery size and on trim level of ID.3 available to order - the Life 58kWh. This is because of the supply issues and long waiting lists. If you want a little more choice, you could try the mechanically identical Cupra Born - we actually think it's a nicer car anyway.
In more simple times there were more ID.3s on offer, and we expect they will return eventually. You could choose from three battery size options: 45kWh, 58kWh and 77kWh. The mid-spec 58kWh is offered with two power output options; 143bhp and 201bhp. Still with us? Good, because that’s the easy bit.
Once you’ve chosen your battery size, Volkswagen offers four trim grades: Life, Style, Family, Max and Tour, all with increasing levels of equipment. However, the range structure limits some battery options to certain trim grades. For example, if you want the smallest 45kWh battery, you can’t have the Family, Max or Tour trim levels. And if you want the 77kWh pack, you can only have it with the Tour trim level.
Restricting trims to certain powertrains is something that’s common with petrol and diesel cars, but some buyers may be a bit disappointed that they can’t create their perfect combination.
Running costs
Anyone used to the running costs of a petrol or diesel version of a car like a Golf will be very pleasantly surprised by the ID.3. Road tax is zero, the ‘fuel’ costs will be about a quarter and company car benefit-in-kind rates are just 2% for the tax year from April 2022 to 2025. That alone will save a four-figure sum for anyone who chooses an ID.3 as a company vehicle rather than a diesel.
The only real ongoing costs then will be servicing, which is usually much cheaper for electric cars as there are fewer parts to maintain, and insurance. Groups for the whole ID.3 range go from 22E to 30E with our Pro Life model attracting the lowest 22E rating.
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