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Battery size: 58 - 77kWh
Miles per kWh: 4.36
E-Rating™: A+
Max charge rate: 170 kW
Range: 259 - 356 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?
There are two battery size options, and a decent range of trims and option packs. This is expected to remain the same, with no sign of a hot, performance variant just yet.
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. If you're buying used and can stretch to the post-2023 facelifted car, it's worth it for the updates to the quality, infotainment and efficiency.
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, MG4 and 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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