Volkswagen is seriously working on fully electrically powered models. After the e-Up and e-Golf appeared earlier, the brand even presented a fully electric sub-brand in 2016: the ID model line. In terms of design, in fact, similar to the (almost) fully electric i-sub brand from BMW. They kicked off with the Volkswagen ID Concept and the ID Buzz, ID Cross, ID Vizzion, race car ID R, ID Buggy and ID Roomzz have since been followed. All still concept cars, although some are already functioning.
Volkswagen is seriously working on fully electrically powered models. After the e-Up and e-Golf appeared earlier, the brand even presented a fully electric sub-brand in 2016: the ID model line. In terms of design, in fact, similar to the (almost) fully electric i-sub brand from BMW. They kicked off with the Volkswagen ID Concept and the ID Buzz, ID Cross, ID Vizzion, race car ID R, ID Buggy and ID Roomzz have since been followed. All still concept cars, although some are already functioning.
In production
The first production version was the ID.3, a further developed version of the first ID concept car. It will definitely be an all-electric alternative to the Golf, for a comparable price. Volkswagen sees the car as a very important newcomer and that is reflected in the type name. After the Beetle and then the Golf, the ID.3 should be the third legendary success story for the brand. Hence that number.
Popular?
The ID.3 appeared on the market in the course of 2020. Whether the ID.3 will indeed become as legendary as the Beetle and Golf will only be known in a few decades. It can already be said that the electric car seems to be becoming popular. The 1ST Edition managed to reach more than 10,000 reservations within one day.
Technical
Engine type
electric
Battery
lithium ion
Capacity
45 kWh
Drive
rear wheels
Brakes from/a
given disks/discs
Turning circle
10.2 m
Range
351 km
Charging time at 220V
7:00 am
Power range
105 to 150 kW
Performance
System Power
110 kW (150 hp)
System Pair
310 Nm
Acc. 0-100 km/h
8.9 sec
top speed
160 km/h
General
Transmission
fixed gear
Body type
5-drs. hatchback
Euro NCAP
5 stars
Market launch
September 2020
Latest facelift
N/A
Guarantee
8 years
From price
€32,190
Particularities
The ID.3 is the very first production model under Volkswagen’s new ID label for electric models.