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Volkswagen ID.3: specs, price and reviews

Electric compact five-door on the MEB platform, facelifted in 2023-2024 with new interior material and revised software.

Category scores

  • Sustainability 76/100
    Sustainability: 76 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP consumption + VW battery warranty terms (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Reliability 64/100
    Reliability: 64 of 100. Source and reference date source: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + owner reviews (n≈18) + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Efficiency 75/100
    Efficiency: 75 of 100. Source and reference date source: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums, n≈18) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Value retention not yet known
    Value retention: insufficient data. Source and reference date source: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the price changes on MEB EVs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Practicality 64/100
    Practicality: 64 of 100. Source and reference date source: boot 385 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + no braked towing weight manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Spec sheet

Generation
Pro facelift (2024)
Technical specifications, indicative. Consult the official data source.
Body style Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
WLTP range (km) 426
Battery (kWh) 58
Power (hp) 204
DC fast charging (kW) 120
Towing braked (kg) 0
Boot (l) 385
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) 15.6

DC charging time

Indicative DC charging time 10→80%, derived from battery capacity and charging power — not measured by us. Actual time depends on the charging curve, temperature and starting SoC.
Charging situation10→80% (min)
At model peak (120 kW) ~ 33
At a 150 kW charger ~ 33
At a 50 kW charger ~ 79
How is this calculated? We assume around 70% of the battery sits in the 10→80% window and an average power around 62% of peak (the curve tapers towards the end). At a fixed charger the power is capped to that charger. An estimate, not a manufacturer figure.

Real-world consumption

Owners report
18.5 kWh/100km
WLTP factory
15.6 kWh/100km
Difference
+19%
source source: owner forums mixed, annual average incl. winter, n≈18 · sample: n=18 · reference date: 2026-05-18

Price evolution

reference datestarting price
2024-01-01 €37,490
2025-01-01 €38,290
2026-05-18 €38,990

Frequently asked

What does the Volkswagen ID.3 cost roughly?

Indicative starting price € 38,990 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.

What is the WLTP range of the Volkswagen ID.3?

426 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.

How much can the Volkswagen ID.3 tow?

0 kg braked (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.

Owner experiences

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In depth

Pro version: 58 kWh net, 426 km WLTP, 204 hp, 120 kW DC charging. Boot 385 litres, no braked tow bar. WLTP consumption 15.6 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

About the Volkswagen ID.3 (2024)

Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.

The ID.3 is Volkswagen's electric compact five-door on the MEB platform, facelifted in 2023-2024 with better interior materials and revised software. The Pro version has 58 kWh net, 426 km WLTP and 204 hp; DC charging up to 120 kW. WLTP consumption is 15.6 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). A braked tow bar is not available.

In practice

Boot 385 litres. Over a full year, including winter trips, owners report mixed around 18.5 kWh/100km (owner forums, n≈18, not measured by us); that pushes the real range below the 426 km WLTP. The indicative list price rose from about 37,490 euro (reference date early 2024) to 38,990 euro now, a starting price, not an offer and not a forecast.

Points to note

The software was the biggest point of criticism at launch; the facelift and the newer over-the-air versions resolved that in part. Reckon on about 15-25% more consumption than WLTP in winter (owner figure, public forums, not measured by us). Check during a test drive which software version is on the car, because the user experience differs strongly per version.

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Found your match?

Note the spec sheet and book a test drive at the dealer. The choice stays entirely yours.

No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.