The size and the turning circle are huge wins for me. I don't like large cars, but my ID.3 is plenty big enough inside. I still think mine drives really well, its quiet, handles nicely and has enough poke to get me out of trouble in city or countryside traffic.
A used ID.3 1st Edition was and still is our first electric car. It's just right in every respect except one and that is that the wheel rims are stupidly big. I would like to replace the 7.5j x 19 with 7.5j x 17 wheels and the tyres from 50 to 60 profile. Less kerb rash, even more plush ride and of course cheaper tyres at replacement time. There is absolutely nothing else that I would change with the car or wish was different. If our car was somehow taken from us then I would replace it with another ID.3. Assuming not then I expect that we will keep this car for many years.
I have an ID4 and think it's great and I agree with a number of things you listed, The ID light is fantastic, always wanted to be "Knight rider", the driving information screen is perfect and clear, I am not a fan of other cars relying on large central screens, I wear varifocal glasses, so prefer the essential info straight in front of me. The Matrix headlights are excellent, allow you to switch in the software when changing countries and moving from driving on the left to the right. Love the ACC. I cannot agree that there is anything positive in the omission of illumination from the heater controls at the base of the Infotainment screen, how that one ever got signed off is baffling, who ever would have thought people wanted to change the cabin temperature in the dark. Gesture control is useless , and I don't like hiding soft buttons in the navigation screen until your fingers are 20mm away from them. I actually like the 3 button window controls, I don't accidently open the rear windows. Can't see why so many reviewers just had to comment on it. Oh the door mirror adjustment, lacks a click stop. so you have to look at it to know what you are going to change. Overall the car if excellent, 9000 miles covered, drives and handles well with good acceleration and comfort. Great cabin space. Charging speeds are good, I've seen peak of 135kw. The App is generally fine. when they are not changing their back end servers, but in the UK, the App still gets the range wrong as it treats an MPH value as KPH and converts it to MPH in error, how can this take so long to fix. Efficiency is good, just did a 244 mile trip at 4.2 m/kw using from 100% to 20%, no public charging needed , mixed Motorway and 'A' roads, 62 miles range left when I got home (306 total range) 77kwh battery. Shout out for your channel. some great content and enjoyable presentation. Thank you.
ID3 appears to have taken a fair amount of criticism from uk car journalists for its interior quality and software. I have a 77kw Pro S 2023 first generation car and find it brilliant. I can get over 300 miles on a charge and have never had any issue with software. I like the simplicity of the interior and the fact VW has considered the environmental factors. I really don’t understand the criticism it has had. Great channel btw 👍🏻
I really liked it when I test drove it Price wise it's a bit much I think but more space than the Kona I went with in the end But specking one now, can't help but think how expensive it is and how lot's of standard equipment on other brands seems to be a rather pricey option on the VW
Absolutely agree with you! Put 70k km on an id3,have 30k km on an id4,I cannot get what the software issues are,but definitely the nicest two cars I have ever owned! Drives so solid,like a vw should, comfortable and way more roomy inside than they should be,I'm not inclined to rub my dashboard as I drive so couldn't even say what material the dash is made of😂😂
Reviewers were too harsh on this car initially, which I think had a bit of an impact on its image. It's really quite great, except for a couple of minor annoyances. Sure, the newest car I've owned was built in 2010, but this is by far the best car I've ever had. And that includes any of the rentals and company cars I've had over the years.
Nice that you have such a good experience. I have my car in for fixing the UI/computer now for 1,5 months. Good thing - I have had an id.5 as a loaner within the period and also used it for my holiday. The id 5 has no issues. My id 5 is possessed - it randomly turns on things radio, a/c - it also turns the heat all up or down - turns on the cruise control - heated seats and steering wheel - I have started calling it Christine.... I believe the VW FB community would be a good place to share my 'Christine videos'. It is not fun to have a car that has been in for 6 times and is now out of warranty without the problem being fixed. If VW doesn't fix it now, I have no other choice than to scrap the car and sue VW. Nobody else than VW can fix it as it is electronics misbehaving. I don't understand how a big manufacturer can treat their customers like that and that the EU does not ensure that manufacturer liability is uphold.
What about energy consumption? I'm quute happy with mine. Average is 14.3 kwh/100km since february. In all the tests of the facelift they are praising that it is so efficient. But as far as I know the drivetrain has not changed. Can't imagine that there is a difference.
I like your positivity and agree. I’ve had an ID3 for 2 years and have just replaced it with a new one. It’s an all round superb car, practical, roomy, comfortable, economical. I feel fortunate to be driving such a car while pumping zero emissions into the air.
@@BatteryLife hello good morning. I bought my ID.3 in March this year; but I received nothing like that with my car. I live in Portugal. Do you have any ideas on how I might rectify this?
Excellent description of many things that Volkswagen got right from the start with the ID.3. In your driving videos you also described the comfort and stability at autobahn speed, which are important features. ☮️
Great video. I just ordered Cupra Born and I am afraid I made a terrible mistake due to everybody complaining about having problems with shafts constantly. Did you have a similar problem on your ID3? Why hasn't VW addressed those? I heard they simply told service centers to use some kind of glue/silicone now because they don't even want to replace them any more but this is very temporary fix. Have you heard anything about this? Is there any permanent solution?
@@jellyd4889 thats becouse afer 2 years they lose on average 70km of range... thats the only reasony why they are so "cheap"... still if you take in to accoun the second hand price, its still batshit expensive compared to an ICE car currently EVs are just not worth it just becouse of the high prices i just baught a new citroen C5X for literally half the price of a ID3 and offers more than it
I am not on facebook but it would be great if you can share request to add two more simple features in the future: ACC with +5 km/h increments (now only +1 or +10) and ACC speed limit calibration maybe in range of +-0-10 km/h, for example if I set +3, it will go 53 on speed limit 50 and 123 on speed limit 120.
I bought an ID3 and have used one for a year and a half. Most comfortable and pleasurable car I've ever used. Love driving it, and it's so smooth. Looks phenomenal in my opinion, has a lot more character and pop than a Tesla. However the infotainment system is AWFUL. I can't stand it. Apple CarPlay disconnects from time to time, and resets. This reduces when I charge my phone with a cable, not via wireless charging. The VW GPS isn't too bad but looks clustered. Also would prefer being able to turn on AC the moment I step in the car, rather than press a number of buttons. Overall I would say a solid 6 out of 10 (4 huge points lost because of the VW system)
What do you mean by turning on AC by number of buttons ? If it's on then it stays on. You don't need to separately turn it on every time. Or did you mean ACC? Just press "Set" at the current speed.
@@ID.SuperFan-tq8xi yes that’s true but this changes everyday based on whether it’s cold outside or just general preference. I just prefer having the option of a physical twist of the knob for AC and temperature which is immediate rather than click the climate button (which doesn’t work immediately unless you move the car or press the start button) and then using the touch screen to adjust. It’s things like this which are fiddly but I’ve got used to it. Having said that I like using the shutters to just stop the AC blowing in your face. Glad they didn’t remove that. Hope above makes sense.
It's a nice car with one big problem, it's far too expensive compared to its rivals. Why would you prefer this over a Tesla model 3, Volvo EX30 or Smart #1?
Pssst. Don't tell anyone, but second hand it is cheaper than a normal VW golf and over its life will save you tons. The other EVs are too expensive 2nd hand. It will not depreciate so quick after. Sooooo..... Don't buy new!
Great Video! I only have problems with Android Auto. When connected, I can't accept calls. I had this Problem with two ID3s. One with 2.4 and the other with 3.2. So I assume this can be a problem from my Phone (Samsung S21 Ultra). Do you know something about it? And yeah I do not use Facebook 🤷
Great lights, great turning circle, software is still pretty shonky, dealers are still awful. Fine as a runaround but limited range (58kw 1st Edition), poor routing and so so charging network means I choose the Model 3 every time I need to do a journey. I'll keep it though, might even upgrade the screen in a years time if they offer it at a decent price and it helps with the incredibly annoying start up routine. Everyone loves a moan, that's human nature.
An excellent summary, sadly I feel the id3 will be seen as a great missed opportunity held back by internal politics and by every effort being made by VW group management to derail the legislation and build no more than the minimum necessary to keep their ICE car production legal and fine free. My Kia ENiro is a better vehicle in every way. A Tesla M3 or MY is better than either.
Top vid Chris. Sums up our ID journey from the start. Shame about the 7 though. Those lease prices are ridiculous. The 5 is big enough for us and I won’t upgrade to what looks like a stretch version of what we have. We love it!😊
I like that it has a smooth yet punchy drive combined with a very quiet interior. I don't like that it asks each time - yes every f'ing time if I want online mode or offline. I also seems to have the voice control popping up many times when that wasn't selected. Gesture control has no added value,
Regarding ACC: is the reactiontime and agressiveness when you have changed lanes, and the speedlimit has changed, also available when you do not have Travel Assist?
Thanks! I also have Travel Assist in a Golf8, but am not sure I need it in a second hand id3... If it only keeps the lane better and requires the capacitive steering wheel. Lots of the cheap id3 second hand do not have TA.
I agree with basically everything you said. Biggest gripe I have with my ID3 is that the software updates take so long to get. I still don't have 3.0 even though the new cars already have much further versions. Not a big problem, but annoying.
Agreed that VW got a number of things right on their EVs. In fact, they did several things with the eGolf that they need to do on all the ID cars - they need to do a heat pump and a direct heating defroster. They have these, but only as options and only in some markets/models. We *really* need to be able to buy the ID.3 in the US and Canada! The one fix they *should* do is have 5 seat belts with the biggest battery - don't tell me they can't figure out how to do this?!
@@ID.SuperFan-tq8xi Nice for you, for sure! Do you also have the direct heating windshield defroster? And are *all* the seats heated - or just the front?
@@NeilBlanchard Only the front seats are heated. I rarely heat the seats nowadays, because the cabin heats up so quickly and for some reason the seats never feel that cold. The heated steering wheel is more important. Not sure what you mean by direct heating windshield defroster (some resistive system?), but not in my trim. Hasn't been a problem.
@@ID.SuperFan-tq8xi Heating the windshield directly - but without the lines that are in the rear window defroster - works much more quickly than blowing warm air on it, AND it uses just a few hundred watts rather than 3-6 *thousand* watts. So, if you need to defrost/defog the windshield, we already have the tech needed. It was invented all the way back in the 1970's. With ICE cars, there is so much waste heat, that blowing hot air made sense - but with EVs, we need to change our mindset. Likewise, heating seats is fast and direct at heating our bodies, and it only takes a tiny fraction of the power. My family has been driving EVs for nearly a decade, and not losing any noticeable range in the winter from necessary heating is *far* preferable to even a heat pump; let alone a resistive air heater.
hello, you are talking about the new software that will be implemented in the new screens ... okay but will the old Id3s built in 2023 have it too????? ? ... . I'm from Belgium and I'm super happy with my id3 except that I asked vw to unlock the software for an installation of rear speakers but they refuse and if I unlock it with an odbeleven, they told me the warranty could be voided :(
That is one of the drawbacks.... Compared to a Golf, sitting in the back of an ID3 you are a second class citizen: no own air con, no ambient light, terrible cloth, not as wide for 3 kids ( yes really) , no speakers.
The ID7 will be a big jump. VW evolved well in the right direction, Software package now works, design is cool, efficiency must be improved though and they think to much ICE / traditional in terms of power output, way to low. ICE was very expensive to create high power output - not anymore with an electric power train, I don't get it. All vendors listened and put 400hp + in their cars, good example is Polestar. They started in the back of the pack and they are now very efficient and doubled their power output. VW are you listening????? Please provide more efficient and powerful powertrains, so you will stay competitive with the Chinese at least.
Most likely because under VAG has also Audi and Porsche so VW, Skoda, Cupra can't have so much power that you can be faster than those, have to be correct pecking order.
@@mr.wizeguy8995 that also used to be always the case, but thats old thinking, is it? VW is in cooperation with 2 Chinese Vendors - so next gen cars should be on par.
No one really needs 400 horsepower in this city car. The power is fine, even lmited to 160 kmh is ok, even in Germany. ford are now using the VWAG platform, so it must be OK.
@@jellyd4889 well I disagree - "no one needs" is already an oxymoron, customer want it in a platform. The competition is offering it and selling it - VW is not selling well. Especially with the GTI heritage they should bring out more fun, like the GTX is disappointing for me. I agree for entry level models, the power is ok - but not for the midlevel / enthusiast offering which includes the ID3 GTI and the ID4 GTI.
@@bavariancarenthusiast2722 I have seen many complaining that tires worn out in one summer and thinks reason is slight heavier weight when actual reason is quick acceleration.
I hope VW will follow through on this pure EV strategy (not bother making it "feel" like a gas car). After Tesla, they seem the only manufacturer in Europe who can actually deliver EVs within a couple of months - maybe also Polestar/Volvo. If they can keep prices low and work on the vehicle integration like Tesla, so that they have space for a proper front trunk and better HVAC system while they make money on the EVs (they probably do not at the moment) then things look bright for them in Europe.
The size and the turning circle are huge wins for me. I don't like large cars, but my ID.3 is plenty big enough inside. I still think mine drives really well, its quiet, handles nicely and has enough poke to get me out of trouble in city or countryside traffic.
A used ID.3 1st Edition was and still is our first electric car. It's just right in every respect except one and that is that the wheel rims are stupidly big.
I would like to replace the 7.5j x 19 with 7.5j x 17 wheels and the tyres from 50 to 60 profile. Less kerb rash, even more plush ride and of course cheaper tyres at replacement time.
There is absolutely nothing else that I would change with the car or wish was different.
If our car was somehow taken from us then I would replace it with another ID.3. Assuming not then I expect that we will keep this car for many years.
I agree. It is the perfect car for many of us.
I have an ID4 and think it's great and I agree with a number of things you listed, The ID light is fantastic, always wanted to be "Knight rider", the driving information screen is perfect and clear, I am not a fan of other cars relying on large central screens, I wear varifocal glasses, so prefer the essential info straight in front of me. The Matrix headlights are excellent, allow you to switch in the software when changing countries and moving from driving on the left to the right. Love the ACC.
I cannot agree that there is anything positive in the omission of illumination from the heater controls at the base of the Infotainment screen, how that one ever got signed off is baffling, who ever would have thought people wanted to change the cabin temperature in the dark. Gesture control is useless , and I don't like hiding soft buttons in the navigation screen until your fingers are 20mm away from them.
I actually like the 3 button window controls, I don't accidently open the rear windows. Can't see why so many reviewers just had to comment on it.
Oh the door mirror adjustment, lacks a click stop. so you have to look at it to know what you are going to change.
Overall the car if excellent, 9000 miles covered, drives and handles well with good acceleration and comfort. Great cabin space. Charging speeds are good, I've seen peak of 135kw.
The App is generally fine. when they are not changing their back end servers, but in the UK, the App still gets the range wrong as it treats an MPH value as KPH and converts it to MPH in error, how can this take so long to fix.
Efficiency is good, just did a 244 mile trip at 4.2 m/kw using from 100% to 20%, no public charging needed , mixed Motorway and 'A' roads, 62 miles range left when I got home (306 total range) 77kwh battery.
Shout out for your channel. some great content and enjoyable presentation. Thank you.
ID3 appears to have taken a fair amount of criticism from uk car journalists for its interior quality and software. I have a 77kw Pro S 2023 first generation car and find it brilliant. I can get over 300 miles on a charge and have never had any issue with software. I like the simplicity of the interior and the fact VW has considered the environmental factors. I really don’t understand the criticism it has had. Great channel btw 👍🏻
I really liked it when I test drove it
Price wise it's a bit much I think but more space than the Kona I went with in the end
But specking one now, can't help but think how expensive it is and how lot's of standard equipment on other brands seems to be a rather pricey option on the VW
Absolutely agree with you! Put 70k km on an id3,have 30k km on an id4,I cannot get what the software issues are,but definitely the nicest two cars I have ever owned! Drives so solid,like a vw should, comfortable and way more roomy inside than they should be,I'm not inclined to rub my dashboard as I drive so couldn't even say what material the dash is made of😂😂
Thanks for this, Chris. So many commentators beat up on the ID.3 that I sometimes forget all the things VW got right
Reviewers were too harsh on this car initially, which I think had a bit of an impact on its image. It's really quite great, except for a couple of minor annoyances.
Sure, the newest car I've owned was built in 2010, but this is by far the best car I've ever had. And that includes any of the rentals and company cars I've had over the years.
Nice that you have such a good experience.
I have my car in for fixing the UI/computer now for 1,5 months.
Good thing - I have had an id.5 as a loaner within the period and also used it for my holiday.
The id 5 has no issues.
My id 5 is possessed - it randomly turns on things radio, a/c - it also turns the heat all up or down - turns on the cruise control - heated seats and steering wheel - I have started calling it Christine.... I believe the VW FB community would be a good place to share my 'Christine videos'.
It is not fun to have a car that has been in for 6 times and is now out of warranty without the problem being fixed.
If VW doesn't fix it now, I have no other choice than to scrap the car and sue VW. Nobody else than VW can fix it as it is electronics misbehaving.
I don't understand how a big manufacturer can treat their customers like that and that the EU does not ensure that manufacturer liability is uphold.
What about energy consumption? I'm quute happy with mine. Average is 14.3 kwh/100km since february. In all the tests of the facelift they are praising that it is so efficient. But as far as I know the drivetrain has not changed. Can't imagine that there is a difference.
I like your positivity and agree. I’ve had an ID3 for 2 years and have just replaced it with a new one. It’s an all round superb car, practical, roomy, comfortable, economical. I feel fortunate to be driving such a car while pumping zero emissions into the air.
Please could you provide a link to the Facebook group that you are referring to?
There are several coming up in my search; but none look correct. 😊
You can't find it. If you receive a VW Id, you get the link and are invited to join.
@@BatteryLife hello good morning. I bought my ID.3 in March this year; but I received nothing like that with my car. I live in Portugal. Do you have any ideas on how I might rectify this?
yes, the drivers club is a huge benefit.
Excellent description of many things that Volkswagen got right from the start with the ID.3. In your driving videos you also described the comfort and stability at autobahn speed, which are important features. ☮️
hi did you compare the different feeling when you driving ID3 with 18,19,20 rims? I’m ready to buy it but still considering about the rim size.
No, only drove 19 inch
@@BatteryLife got it. Thanks for testing so many ev and sharing your feelings. Hope u doing well all the time
Great video. I just ordered Cupra Born and I am afraid I made a terrible mistake due to everybody complaining about having problems with shafts constantly. Did you have a similar problem on your ID3?
Why hasn't VW addressed those? I heard they simply told service centers to use some kind of glue/silicone now because they don't even want to replace them any more but this is very temporary fix. Have you heard anything about this? Is there any permanent solution?
Problem with shafts. Never heard of that.
It is about clicking sound when you accelerate. A lot of ID3 and Cupra born users get it when the rear axle shaft (Antriebswelle) breakes.
i wuld get one but they are just stupid expensive
Nearl half price second hand after 2 years.... Bargain
@@jellyd4889 thats becouse afer 2 years they lose on average 70km of range... thats the only reasony why they are so "cheap"...
still if you take in to accoun the second hand price, its still batshit expensive compared to an ICE car
currently EVs are just not worth it just becouse of the high prices
i just baught a new citroen C5X for literally half the price of a ID3 and offers more than it
Some of the used ID.3's are stupid cheap.
I am not on facebook but it would be great if you can share request to add two more simple features in the future: ACC with +5 km/h increments (now only +1 or +10) and ACC speed limit calibration maybe in range of +-0-10 km/h, for example if I set +3, it will go 53 on speed limit 50 and 123 on speed limit 120.
Thanks for pointing out the amazing things it has (also in SW).
VW should just continue your lease as is but switch the car to ID.7 😜
Hands down the best car I've ever owned.
I bought an ID3 and have used one for a year and a half. Most comfortable and pleasurable car I've ever used. Love driving it, and it's so smooth. Looks phenomenal in my opinion, has a lot more character and pop than a Tesla. However the infotainment system is AWFUL. I can't stand it. Apple CarPlay disconnects from time to time, and resets. This reduces when I charge my phone with a cable, not via wireless charging. The VW GPS isn't too bad but looks clustered. Also would prefer being able to turn on AC the moment I step in the car, rather than press a number of buttons. Overall I would say a solid 6 out of 10 (4 huge points lost because of the VW system)
What do you mean by turning on AC by number of buttons ? If it's on then it stays on. You don't need to separately turn it on every time. Or did you mean ACC? Just press "Set" at the current speed.
@@ID.SuperFan-tq8xi yes that’s true but this changes everyday based on whether it’s cold outside or just general preference.
I just prefer having the option of a physical twist of the knob for AC and temperature which is immediate rather than click the climate button (which doesn’t work immediately unless you move the car or press the start button) and then using the touch screen to adjust. It’s things like this which are fiddly but I’ve got used to it.
Having said that I like using the shutters to just stop the AC blowing in your face. Glad they didn’t remove that.
Hope above makes sense.
@@raffym29 Yeah, ok fair enough 🙂
I like that you say Folkswagen.
It's a nice car with one big problem, it's far too expensive compared to its rivals. Why would you prefer this over a Tesla model 3, Volvo EX30 or Smart #1?
It's made in Europe and not in a dictatorship...?
Pssst. Don't tell anyone, but second hand it is cheaper than a normal VW golf and over its life will save you tons. The other EVs are too expensive 2nd hand. It will not depreciate so quick after. Sooooo..... Don't buy new!
Why do you think that the entry level Model 3 is a better car? It's not. Also, the Volvo EX30 is smaller inside.
Great Video!
I only have problems with Android Auto. When connected, I can't accept calls. I had this Problem with two ID3s. One with 2.4 and the other with 3.2. So I assume this can be a problem from my Phone (Samsung S21 Ultra). Do you know something about it?
And yeah I do not use Facebook 🤷
Great lights, great turning circle, software is still pretty shonky, dealers are still awful. Fine as a runaround but limited range (58kw 1st Edition), poor routing and so so charging network means I choose the Model 3 every time I need to do a journey. I'll keep it though, might even upgrade the screen in a years time if they offer it at a decent price and it helps with the incredibly annoying start up routine.
Everyone loves a moan, that's human nature.
An excellent summary, sadly I feel the id3 will be seen as a great missed opportunity held back by internal politics and by every effort being made by VW group management to derail the legislation and build no more than the minimum necessary to keep their ICE car production legal and fine free.
My Kia ENiro is a better vehicle in every way. A Tesla M3 or MY is better than either.
Top vid Chris. Sums up our ID journey from the start. Shame about the 7 though. Those lease prices are ridiculous. The 5 is big enough for us and I won’t upgrade to what looks like a stretch version of what we have. We love it!😊
I like that it has a smooth yet punchy drive combined with a very quiet interior. I don't like that it asks each time - yes every f'ing time if I want online mode or offline. I also seems to have the voice control popping up many times when that wasn't selected. Gesture control has no added value,
Regarding ACC: is the reactiontime and agressiveness when you have changed lanes, and the speedlimit has changed, also available when you do not have Travel Assist?
Not changing lanes, but speed adjust is there
Thanks! I also have Travel Assist in a Golf8, but am not sure I need it in a second hand id3... If it only keeps the lane better and requires the capacitive steering wheel. Lots of the cheap id3 second hand do not have TA.
I agree with basically everything you said. Biggest gripe I have with my ID3 is that the software updates take so long to get. I still don't have 3.0 even though the new cars already have much further versions. Not a big problem, but annoying.
Hey man, how do you compare the ID.3 with Smart #1?
Agreed that VW got a number of things right on their EVs. In fact, they did several things with the eGolf that they need to do on all the ID cars - they need to do a heat pump and a direct heating defroster. They have these, but only as options and only in some markets/models.
We *really* need to be able to buy the ID.3 in the US and Canada!
The one fix they *should* do is have 5 seat belts with the biggest battery - don't tell me they can't figure out how to do this?!
I think it's due to weight restrictions.
At least in Finland the heat pump is not an option but installed in all trims by default. You cannot buy an ID.3 without the heat pump in Finland.
@@ID.SuperFan-tq8xi Nice for you, for sure! Do you also have the direct heating windshield defroster? And are *all* the seats heated - or just the front?
@@NeilBlanchard Only the front seats are heated. I rarely heat the seats nowadays, because the cabin heats up so quickly and for some reason the seats never feel that cold. The heated steering wheel is more important. Not sure what you mean by direct heating windshield defroster (some resistive system?), but not in my trim. Hasn't been a problem.
@@ID.SuperFan-tq8xi Heating the windshield directly - but without the lines that are in the rear window defroster - works much more quickly than blowing warm air on it, AND it uses just a few hundred watts rather than 3-6 *thousand* watts. So, if you need to defrost/defog the windshield, we already have the tech needed. It was invented all the way back in the 1970's. With ICE cars, there is so much waste heat, that blowing hot air made sense - but with EVs, we need to change our mindset.
Likewise, heating seats is fast and direct at heating our bodies, and it only takes a tiny fraction of the power.
My family has been driving EVs for nearly a decade, and not losing any noticeable range in the winter from necessary heating is *far* preferable to even a heat pump; let alone a resistive air heater.
ID models need to update their dash to the same as the new ID 7 and Toureg.
hello, you are talking about the new software that will be implemented in the new screens ... okay but will the old Id3s built in 2023 have it too????? ? ... . I'm from Belgium and I'm super happy with my id3 except that I asked vw to unlock the software for an installation of rear speakers but they refuse and if I unlock it with an odbeleven, they told me the warranty could be voided :(
That is one of the drawbacks.... Compared to a Golf, sitting in the back of an ID3 you are a second class citizen: no own air con, no ambient light, terrible cloth, not as wide for 3 kids ( yes really) , no speakers.
The ID7 will be a big jump. VW evolved well in the right direction, Software package now works, design is cool, efficiency must be improved though and they think to much ICE / traditional in terms of power output, way to low. ICE was very expensive to create high power output - not anymore with an electric power train, I don't get it. All vendors listened and put 400hp + in their cars, good example is Polestar. They started in the back of the pack and they are now very efficient and doubled their power output. VW are you listening????? Please provide more efficient and powerful powertrains, so you will stay competitive with the Chinese at least.
Most likely because under VAG has also Audi and Porsche so VW, Skoda, Cupra can't have so much power that you can be faster than those, have to be correct pecking order.
@@mr.wizeguy8995 that also used to be always the case, but thats old thinking, is it?
VW is in cooperation with 2 Chinese Vendors - so next gen cars should be on par.
No one really needs 400 horsepower in this city car. The power is fine, even lmited to 160 kmh is ok, even in Germany. ford are now using the VWAG platform, so it must be OK.
@@jellyd4889 well I disagree - "no one needs" is already an oxymoron, customer want it in a platform. The competition is offering it and selling it - VW is not selling well. Especially with the GTI heritage they should bring out more fun, like the GTX is disappointing for me. I agree for entry level models, the power is ok - but not for the midlevel / enthusiast offering which includes the ID3 GTI and the ID4 GTI.
@@bavariancarenthusiast2722 I have seen many complaining that tires worn out in one summer and thinks reason is slight heavier weight when actual reason is quick acceleration.
I hope VW will follow through on this pure EV strategy (not bother making it "feel" like a gas car). After Tesla, they seem the only manufacturer in Europe who can actually deliver EVs within a couple of months - maybe also Polestar/Volvo.
If they can keep prices low and work on the vehicle integration like Tesla, so that they have space for a proper front trunk and better HVAC system while they make money on the EVs (they probably do not at the moment) then things look bright for them in Europe.