The updated version of the compact hatchback makes its spy debut, confirming what we saw in the official sketches
VW Group developed 800-volt charging for Porsche Taycan but failed to roll it out to cheaper Group EVs
VW had originally intended on replacing the MEB platform in 2025
The SUV will be based on the MEB+ platform, which offers new battery tech, better range, and faster charging
The ID.3 now starts from €44k ($46k) as VW discontinued the entry-level trim and increased pricing for the remaining ones
VW has already started accepting orders for the new ID.3 in Germany,, with prices starting from €43,995 ($46,336)
The Opel Astra has to compete with both the ICE-powered VW Golf and the fully electric ID.3
VW’s boss believes there is room for both the ID. 3 and an ID. Golf
With another 135,000 orders and 10 new ID. models coming, VW wants to keep this momentum going
The new MEB-based model will bridge the gap between the ID.3 hatchback and the ID.4 SUV. VW also confirmed it will go EV-only in Europe by 2033
Carmakers are currently reserving full electric power for their EV sub-brands, but that can’t last
This will be the third GTX model in Volkswagen’s fully electric range after the ID.4 and ID.5
Thanos Papagiannis took delivery of his VW ID.3 under the windmills of Astypalea
Faster charging, better route planning, improved voice controls, and better driver assist are coming with ID. Software 3.0
EVs get much worse consumption for short trips in the winter but that improves the farther you go
VW appears to be open to a Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV competitor
How realistic is it to average 25 mph in order to get every last mile out of your EV’s battery?
VW expects income to shift from petrol power to battery electric in the coming years
