Volkswagen ID.3

The ID.3 is the electric car for drivers who want a hatchback that is easy to park and easy to live with. It is built around the daily routine of commuting, school runs and shopping, and the 79 kWh battery extends it to longer journeys. Volkswagen sells it in the UK in Pure, Pro and Pro S versions, with a GTX Performance model at the top.

Range, batteries and charging

Three batteries are offered: 52 kWh, 59 kWh and 79 kWh. The combined WLTP range runs from 240 to 371 miles, and the 371 miles (about 597 km) belongs to the 79 kWh pack. Plug & Charge lets the car identify itself to a compatible public charger without a card or app, and the WeCharge feature in the Volkswagen app helps find a charging station. Volkswagen also names Ohme as its home charger partner. A heat pump helps the cabin stay warm in cold weather.

Inside and on the road

Acceleration from 0 to 62 mph takes between 5.7 and 8.2 seconds depending on the version. Equipment Volkswagen highlights includes a panoramic glass roof, ambient lighting, an augmented-reality head-up display, IQ.Light headlights and a voice assistant. Driver assistance covers Travel Assist, which keeps the car in its lane, plus Area View with a 360 degree bird's-eye picture, Park Assist Plus, Emergency Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Side Assist. An electric towing bracket is available.

Trims, grant and safety

Pure, Pro and Pro S each come as Essential or Match. Selected trims meet Band 2 of the UK Electric Car Grant, which takes £1,500 off the invoice price when the final price is under £42,000. Volkswagen also offers 100 days to drive and decide: a new ID. model ordered after 3 November 2025 can be returned within the offer window, with the conditions set out in its terms. Euro NCAP awarded the ID.3 five stars in 2025. The battery warranty is 8 years or 160,000 km.

Key facts

• Range: up to 371 miles (WLTP, 79 kWh, UK)
• Batteries: 52, 59 or 79 kWh
• 0 to 62 mph: 5.7 to 8.2 seconds
• Safety: 5 stars (Euro NCAP, 2025)
• Battery warranty: 8 years or 160,000 km
• Grant: £1,500 Electric Car Grant on selected trims (UK)