Volkswagen ID.3 review: The best electric hatchback? | TotallyEV
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Video timestamps:
Price & spec: 00:00
Exterior design: 01:12
Interior: 03:05
Interior tech: 05:35
Headroom & legroom: 08:24
Storage space: 09:33
Driving comfort: 10:36
Performance: 13:32
Driving range: 15:07
Regenerative braking: 16:47
Charging: 17:45
Safety systems: 18:25
Verdict: 20:46
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Video timestamps:
Price & spec: 00:00
Exterior design: 01:12
Interior: 03:05
Interior tech: 05:35
Headroom & legroom: 08:24
Storage space: 09:33
Driving comfort: 10:36
Performance: 13:32
Driving range: 15:07
Regenerative braking: 16:47
Charging: 17:45
Safety systems: 18:25
Verdict: 20:46
I HATE tesla 3's super aggressive regenerative braking that felt like I slammed on the brakes! I liked the Jaguar EV's
slight regenerative brakes which felt like an ICE car. It's got Apple Carplay so what more do you want?
I prefer a traditional car's buttons and knobs; I can use them by tactile feel without having to look at them and they're
eye candy. I dislike the plaine jane spartan tesla interior.
5:09 Please take a mental note that tablets, iPhones and Android phones don't have buttons too.
You can get all 4 windows down on just one push. I've seen it in another video. You keep pressing rear bottom until it blinks, and bingo all 4 windows will go up or down.
Good to know, didn't see this in the manual - might have missed it! Thanks for sharing :)
Wow, you did all that in one breath!
Haha!
@@TotallyEV
I'm only joking, I enjoyed your comments. You speak very well and clearly, I'm pretty deaf so it just takes a load of concentration to listen to your interesting channel.
Glad you're liking the videos and the channel!
Great review, well done.
Thank you, glad you liked it!
Areal driver's review with all relevant information. Nice one mate.
Glad you liked it, Lewis! Really appreciate comments like this, so thank you!
I had this car for 2 days and made a pov video driving it. Its the first time I drove an electric car but its amazing. People turn their heads when they see it.
You also get that instant acceleration that pushes you in the seat.
Indeed, very fun to drive!
I test drove the id3 last week here in Germany. It's a great balanced car. Much much quieter than the Tesla model 3.
Glad you liked it! By quieter, do you mean the interior cabin itself or the exterior 'speaker' sound, designed to notify pedastrians?
@@TotallyEV the interior cabin
Ah thanks for sharing!
I think a lot of that depends on the tyres. My ID.3 has 18" alloys with very noisy Goodyear tyres.. annoying
@@justinholding02 indeed!
Hello.... nice review, Volkswagen ID.4 has been crowned "World Car of the Year 2021" !
Our review of the ID.4 is coming soon. It's being delivered today to us for review. Stay tuned :)
Based on your logic, MG5 is a VW EV killer because of production and price?
Really good review. This review definitely convinced me to consider this car for my son, who is driving my 21-year-old Passat, currently. I agree with your complains about changing simple knobs into something much more difficult to handle, etc., and I like your opinion on handling, acceleration, springs, and visibility.
Thank you for the kind comment, glad you liked the review and the observations made!
Spot on!
Glad you liked the review!
Very good informative video I've liked & subscribed 👏👏👏👏 I haven't seen anyone commenting on cable theft . You are charging your car at a public place go shopping can the cable be secured to the car ? Thanks again
Thank you, glad you liked it!
As for the cable, when it's connected to your vehicle (any EV works the same way), it locks the cable with the car. So while people might be able to disconnect it on the other end, by say calling the provider and making them release it (which is bad, but we've seen it done before), there's no way you could take the cable away from the car side. Your cable will be safe :)
@@TotallyEV there's an option via the app or in the charging settings to automatically release the lock once the car is fully charged.
@@justinholding02 thanks for sharing again!
Enjoyed your review. I had a 2016 VW e-Golf Premium and it was a great little car, fun to drive and had a sporty look. I just could not deal with the limited range. But this car seems to be much better with more advanced battery pack. And so any word on when the Id.3 will be sold in the US now that the ID.4 has already been sold here. I like the size of the Id.3 and hopefully it is more affordable. More to the point does VW plan to sell this car in the US and so far it looks as if it costs as much as a Model 3....way too much.
Unfortunately, it's hard to say; you'll just have to keep your eyes peeled on news coming from Volkswagen. FYI - the same goes the other way, with Teslas sold in the UK/Europe.
18” steel wheels with wheel trims are standard on most of the range, not alloys. 18' alloys are around £650 extra.
The Life spec is the only version with that interior at the moment, rear cup holders, armrest, seat back pockets etc are in all other versions.
There is a space for charge cables in the boot under the floor.
Indeed, good spot on the mention of the alloys!
actually here in Spain all ID.3 models come with alloys, 18" in most the range, 19" and 20" higher up or extra.
Different specs offer DC charging at 50kW-125kW, with most at 100kW. Type 2 AC charging is up to 11kW. Lane Assist being on as default was part of it achieving the top NCAP rating.
I just got it (tech version) and it feels really great. I highly recommend to everybody who considers to buy a new car to testdrive it.
Thanks for sharing!
I have my test drive Monday and a business model on hold from me
Strong regenerative braking is less efficient because it requires more acceleration to get back up to speed, plus it works on the driven wheels only, so strong regenerative braking is not safe in slippery conditions.
Btw, there is storage for cables under the boot floor.
Not sure about that - they use it in Formula E and 1, can't be that inefficient!
You made an error Chris, you said it has a 50 kWh battery when in fact it has a 58kWh battery. I ordered the ID.3 Family Pro Performance in July 2021 and am still waiting for it to arrive. It is the next trim up from the Life which you reviewed and includes a panoramic roof, rear centre arm rest, an adjustable boot floor and rear parking camera.
That's a long wait! Hope you enjoy your purchase when it arrives.
Impressive timing... "Vauxhall Corsa E" - just as you drive past what is very likely an orange Corsa E!
That's actually amazing, didn't realise that. It's the Vauxhall dealership near Wimbledon. The beauty of doing a review without a script, haha!
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. The ID.3 was Europe’s best selling Electric Car In December
Glad you liked the video. No surprise there then!
In no part helped by the massive price drop in order to get more VW EV's sold and reduce the Dieselgate fine imposed on the group
Something we also mentioned in our intro paragraph on our written review, ha!
"The ID.3 was Europe’s best selling Electric Car In December." That is good to know.
Thank you for this video, ordered my id3 on Sunday!
Pleasure glad the video helped! Which model did you get?
I think the grey looks great
Thanks for sharing!
I think if you hold on the rear button for the windows for couple of seconds and then use the driver window button all the windows will be opened or closed
That's right!
Very good review, and I like the fact that you tested a more entry level model rather than the top of the range that most other reviewers seem to do. I am definitely considering moving on to an EV when my current pcp ends. I need to do a 90 mile round trip commute but it won't be daily but more 2-3 times per week. I can install a charging point at home as well. Would you recommend going for the model with the longest range or one like the one you tested as I'd be able to charge the car at home as required. Would it impact on the battery if you top it up from 50% to 100% every time rather than letting it get to nearly empty then charging ?? Best Regards !
Thanks, glad you liked the review!
As for the spec; it's worth noting that most reviewers (ourselves included) don't have the choice sometimes from manufacturers. Thus, it might explain why they got the top-spec trims; we were lucky in this aspect.
As for range - that really depends on you, but from what you stated, don't think there would be any point in going for the more expensive model, as the base trim can realistically do 230+ miles; if you drive conservatively or within town centres only, expect north of that figure.
When it comes to battery degradation, there's not enough data out there; but going from 50-100% isn't going to be the worst. Arguably, going from 0-100% frequently isn't ideal on any battery-operated device (incl cars); but yet again, many have their cars left on charge overnight and haven't experienced much degradation (sub 10%) over the course of 10 years.
@@TotallyEV just to add to the battery charging statement. It is advised that ideally you should only charge to 80%, unless going on a planned trip close to the max range.
@@bambooshadow7015 indeed, good point!
If you press the "rear" button for about 1 second it will start flashing, then you can command all 4 windows in one go.
Indeed, as pointed out by a few others after the review went live. Thanks anyway!
I tried this car before Christmas when the big deals for VW were available and in general i liked the car, however I did come across a lot of system problem especially with the voice activation part of the car, couldn't get it to alter the temperature or plan a route without issues, shame you didn't try it out in the review. Could get more than 2.9 miles per kWh, apparently its all been fixed but i have yet to get back in the car and see
Do let us know if you get a chance to try it again!
The software version that was always intended to be on the car rolls out this quarter, that will be a better time to test the voice recognition.
@@scottvessey915 thanks for sharing Scott!
Mine came with software 2.1 and works brilliantly
@@justinholding02 good to hear!
Vw should offer the ability to disable the auto on off with the seat sensor, as looking over your shoulder and lifting up for a better view disables the car so it has to boot again , if this is not a safety issue I don’t know what is
An option would definitely be appreciated, but curious to know why you need to lift off your seat while driving?
@@TotallyEV movement ability, due to broken ribs and war injuries, a number of disabled have to shift about or twist , both the Id family have the same issue and the id4 being larger and family oriented,how many times have you had to turn around when at the litghts etc to tell them to behave, also when parking to double check your not to close to an obstruction such as wheel mounted on the boot door or perturbing object on a builders or lawn care that are above the level of the rear view camera, and hard to judge just using the mirrors
@@ram64man very sorry to hear that, but thanks for sharing!
We're in agreement that it's not a feature we'd like to see standardised - equally, we had the same complaint about the ID.4, the Polestar 2 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Pro.
10:07 Can't you put your charging cable with the car tool box in the underboot (where the subwoofer was meant to be)?
It wouldn't be convenient to take in and out regularly, but you might be able to squeeze it in there if you're not using it much!
On the higher range trims there's a special compartment in the boot. Mine has it.
Thanks for sharing, good to know!
i have life pro version, i like it much, only thing what i like to change is the back, it get dirty too easy.
Thanks for sharing! How many miles have you put in it already?
@@TotallyEV 700km
@@tommir2624 brilliant!
I think it’s the next best thing to the Tesla Model 3. Tht is of course if you go for a mid spec model
Agreed!
I tried to test one in the Bradford dealership, it was broken, they couldn’t fix it, got the Zoe ZE50 instead
How was it broken :O?
The Zoe is a great car too, but we prefer the ID.3 (especially when it comes to range)
I think that it is a lovely car. However, I am disappointed with the very uninspiring colour choice of turquoise, blue, white, silver, and two greys. It is like 50 shades of grey. The new Golf and ID.4 have nice colours. It is a cute looking car and it deserves better. But there again, my favourite car colour is dark metallic green so what do I know.
At the moment I have a Nissan Note with 360 degree cameras, it would be nice to have them on the ID.3. Especially if you cannot park very well like me.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! You can of course go for the more expensive ID.3 that has a rearview camera btw.
The drive assist keeps the insurance premiums lower.
I fucking love my ID3 this was a great review ❤
Thank you!
"if the driver steps outside the car powers down". It's not the driver, surely it's the key. Leave the key and the passengers should be able to enjoy the non-driver functions. Or, is the driver's seat pressurised?
Indeed the seat has a sensor in it that detects pressure. The same happens in the ID.4, the Polestar 2 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin. Great for single-seat occupants, annoying for those who have others in the vehicle.
Are Kia eNiro and Hyundai Kona rivals of id3?
Wouldn't say so, given the size and class of those vehicles. However both of those are fantastic vehicles in their own right!
What model was this?
The Pro Performance Life; sorry if that wasn't mentioned!
Great review as always. I know it’s a different class (crossover), but even more pleased I opted for and have just taken delivery of a Kia e-Niro 4+. Cracking EV, easy 250+ mile range and real buttons & knobs - not that pathetic haptic stuff! 🤢
And obsolete in about a year as the brand new 2022 model is released :-(
Thanks Roger! Indeed the Kia can't really be compared due to its size/riding height. But that's still our favourite SUV for its price. Excellent range, well thought out interior and affordable!
Oh and many countries get a 7 year warranty on the Kia's
SUV? No thanks.
@@gregandkaruna6674 the brand new flush, all touchscreen, button-less, no-knobs improved version 😂😭🤬. I think buttons & knobs will be considered a premium retro feature on EVs sadly...we’ll be forced to adopt the much cheaper-to-manufacture minimalist style very soon.
Id3 looks like the best ev for £30 k , the full spec car however it’s not worth its price of £39 or £40+ if you choose the 77kwh
Indeed, can get pricey. Our next review looks into the MG5 EV, stay tuned!
Manufacturers use of piano black materials is getting out of hand
Haha!
If you go for the white steering wheel it removes a lot of piano black
Saw a grey one a couple of weeks ago and thought, why did they leave it in primer ???
At least it's better than white.
Haha, that made us chuckle!
I also hate the fact that the lane assist comes back on each time. Apparently it's for the euro ncap rating..
We doubt it's a Euro NCAP feature, as other 5-star vehicles have the option to disable it. Could be mistaken. But yes, it was an annoyance!
@@TotallyEV I work at the VW importer in France and that was what they told us. But could be wrong
@@TotallyEV i was talking about lane assist
Ah sorry, responded to the wrong comment! Thanks for letting us know.
The car you are driving has a 58 KwH battery not 50.
Indeed, that was a mistake. Should have added an annotation. Good spot :)
Why all reviewers talk about that the rear window button... first of all how many times you, as driver, actually want to lower a rear window being driver?.. I know I don't, when I do lower the rear window it's typically by mistake (my current car have the traditional 4 button layout) when I a have to grab a parking ticket or pay at a toll boot.
Because it's something different and a little unnecessary. Just an observation, doesn't take from the fact that it's a great EV :)
You heard of kids?
@@JG-nx3jg They have their own buttons (unless you block them)
Haha!
Just to note, this is not that base level battery which is 45 (the one you drove is 58) and not the based level engine which is 148PS (the one your drove is 204PS). otherwise great review. As shown below, it is possible to open and close all windows at the same time, best regards
Thanks, but at the time of the review, all the information was accurate! VW released newer models afterwards :)
I've got and iD3 First edition , the range at this time of year is abysmal and nowhere near the quoted range . I've also been waiting for the full software update for 3 months now and still no sign . Buying this car hasn't been the best decision i've made
Sorry to hear that! What range are you actually getting?
@@TotallyEV I've never carried out a full range test but i think I'm getting about 60% of the claimed and I'm not a mad drink
@@TotallyEV mad driver
@@stuartneal831 that surely can't be right! How many miles per kWh are you getting in your 'long trip' section?
@@TotallyEV it's showing 2.5 miles which gives a range of approx 137 which is nearer 50%
You can open all the 4 windows at once...you just have to "press" the "Rear" until it blinks and then you control all the 4 windows at once...Besides all, it's more practical than on cars with 4 buttons...🤷♂️
Each to their own, but thanks for sharing! :)
Sooo much attention given to the lack of separate window rear switches, the reality is in everyday use the vast majority of owners wouldn’t care.
@@scottvessey915 Exactly! Because it's different, ppl have to say something about it. It makes me always remember of AirPods that everyone said they were fugly and no one would ever buy them...How many ppl do you see everyday without them? ;)
@@iHugoF on an aside, those who buy AirPods usually don't do their market research as to what else is available out there. But hey, again, it's subjective.
@@TotallyEV That's the thing...like in cars, one person dislike it's other person like. :)
I love the touch buttons. Not only are they easy to use, they dont break like mechanical buttons. Seems that car reviewers are a little old fashioned ...
Fair enough, but they're less intuitive to use while driving!
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You can put all four windows down at the same time by pressing and holding the window charge button
Indeed, we missed this feature at the time.
I agree with your comments regarding the colour, mine is turquoise I would have preferred a light green. I can't stand #grey & #black cars brighten up everyone! I love my ID. 3+
Ah the blue/turquoise one is beautiful; good choice!
"equivalent Tesla Model 3"??
How can you compare the ID3 to a Corsa or Honda e? It’s much bigger! Compare it to an ë-C4 or Mokka e. Which means this version is not so good!
Those are crossover SUVs or SUVs, very much different from a hatchback.
@@TotallyEV ëC4 is a hatch, and Mokka not too different from ID3, a little shorter, that’s all. But Corsa and e 208 are superminis! B segment, ID3 is C segment!
@@atreyuidaho all wrong.
You're going to tell us that the VW Golf, which has near-identical measurements to the ID.3, is an SUV, and indeed not a hatchback?
Further, having been invited to the first drive of the e-C4 at Groupe PSA's factory in the UK, they also never described their vehicle as a hatchback either...
But hey, you're welcome to have your own opinion.
@@TotallyEV so kind of you! If the Golf compares to the 208, what’s the Polo for then? The ëC4 is the perfect crossover: a mix of hatch, coupe and suv. The size says it all, doesn’t it?
50kwh battery on a 7kW charger is a smidge over 7 hours - not 9. Simple maths really :)
I think you will find it is actually 58kwh so you'd be looking at a little over 8 hours
It doesn't really work like that: take a 150kw input on 64kwh battery for example; state of input charge reduces when it's nearer to its max charge, and is at its peak when the battery is almost empty.
@@TotallyEV Agree when Rapid charging but disagree on Fast/Slow.
@@Phil535 you're welcome to disagree, but taken directly from Volkswagen's spec sheet:
Charging time
-AC 1-phase 7.2 kW 0%-100% 9 hours 30 minutes
-AC3 11 kW 0%-100% 6 hours 15 minutes
-DC3 100 kW 5%-80% 35 minutes
FYI this is for the 58 kWh variant that was tested, the 77 kWh Pro S is as follows:
AC 1-phase 7.2 kW 0%-100% circa 13 hours
AC3 11 kW 0%-100% 7 hours 30 minutes
DC3 100 kW 5%-80% 38 minutes
It's a pretty good competitor for Tesla but it will not "kill" it :-)
Why not?
@@TotallyEV Because Tesla has a lot of fans.
That's true, but fans don't equate to sales nor production output from factories.
They kinda do actually
Only problem with this ev, is that it's the base, model. Good review though!
Thank you!
I have this one as a temporary car and do mis a lot in comparison to my former egolf which are heated seats. Rear view camera. Leather on steering wheel. Upholders at the back cover for the compartment in the middle mirrors that fold etc and is says PRO??? It’s 43000 euros and my golf was 37000 with more stuff. Bit disappointment but the heated seats is the most stupid thing not being there as you have to heat up the car from the battery and my egolf and tesla 3 came both with seat heating as standard as well with keyless entry and those folding mirrors
I really do not understand why with a more modern designed model the power train and battery are so inefficient, if your on short drives in low temperatures I’ve seen less than 3 miles per kw or worse yet Hyundai/Kia managed to get there models to do anything from 4.5 to 5.2 miles per kw . If this is a software bug vw fix it ASAP as it will affect sales the minimum should be 4 miles per kw get to it. and sort out the heat pump issues a number of people are reporting including vibration on the wheel
Depends on how you drive, but you should be achieving around 3/kwpm - 4 might be achievable via normal, less spirited driving, too!
Lane keep assist has to be kept on automatically so the car passes safety tests
Indeed, quite disappointing!
Hold the rear window button until it flashes and all 4 windows will go up and go down at the same time.
Thanks for sharing - indeed it was also pointed out by other viewers
Grateful to see VW GOING GREEN see. Good looking car but like you like a different colour id3 kill off toxic fossil burning ice 😁😁🌍👏😎. 😁👏🌍 I still love our BMW i3 with a frounk front space useful for cables and odd small things 😎. #buzzofftoxic #ClimateCrisis #ChangeWednesday #ConscienceLand #Tesla #BuzzForPrimeMinister
VW has said publicly that it's taking a "very, very, very close look" at importing the ID.3 here into Canada, which I really hoping they are serious about. Hatchbacks generally do well in here, and the ID.3 seems like a fantastic EV successor to the Golf.
Indeed! Fingers crossed for you guys in Canada.
I'm glad they didn’t implement one pedal mode. For someone who switches between EV and ICE, it would be tiresome to have to drive differently for each. I'm really glad the driving experience is exactly like an ICE. No need to change braking habit. ICE drivers will instantly feel at home. Unlike some american cars, the brake pedal causes regeneration thus saving energy. Thank you VW.
For me LKA is perfect, yes it lets you go near the line before it intervenes. This allows the driver to enjoy the drive without it intervening. If it were very strict in keeping the car in the middle, then it would feel like it’s is intervening all the time. That would annoy me like something bad. If we were allowed to let go the steering wheel, then yes, keep it strictly centred. By the way, LKA is an NCAP mandatory safety system, to have it disabled permanently would reduce its star rating, why would anyone want that?
But, one could still coast or have the same ICE experience with lower regenerative braking levels. Had they implemented level 1,2, 3 and B-mode for example (like is the case with a few of VW's other EVs) it could have been tailored to be harsher in B-mode, while ICE-like with level 1-2 for example.
As for LKA, again, a few of VW's very own vehicles have far more intuitive and clever systems built-in. Why would you want it? Cruise control + LKA, allowing for better autonomy while on the motorway, all while keeping your hands on the wheel.
As for the NCAP rating - having it there helps, having it permanently enabled each time you step inside isn't what other vehicles do (and still achieve 5-star ratings). Again, as mentioned, it's really not ideal for LKA to be activated on country roads, if anything it makes it harder to drive the vehicle, plus, it's not intuitive to switch off - as there's no quick-access button that is found on other vehicles (again VW's very own, too).
Anyway, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
And the built quality is 10× better than tesla. Vw is built to last for decades
Actually, some VW ID.3 owners might disagree with you there haha!
2021 and a non flat floor in boot with seats folded flat very poor!
Let's see if it changes in the future!
I’d rather have the boot floor as low as possible, plus there are specs that have a false floor if you really want a flat floor with the seats down.
You can retrofit it:
shop.ahw-shop.de/original-vw-id.3-variabler-ladeboden-kofferraum-nachruestung-gepaeckraum-schwarz
@@abraxastulammo9940 thanks for sharing!
Only on the base model. Mine has a flat floor
i like "buttons" too, well im nerd
Ha! :)
Tesla killer. Hmm. I wish I had £10 for every-time some body said that I would be able to buy one. What I will say. it’s a good new addition to the Ev world of cars but it does have its faults like the build quality is not as good as you would expect from Volkswagen. It’s not as efficient as say a Kia e Niro or a Hyundai kona . And as for that Tesla it depends on which spec you go for as to it being £10,000 cheaper the top battery version is dam near the same price as the standard range plus modal 3. Before you add any of those Volkswagen expensive options like a heat pump. Then there’s the Tesla supercharger network which Volkswagen like any other car maker can’t match. Unfortunately. I do agree with you it drives very nice though and is definitely worth a test drive.
Well, here's the thing, in terms of price, in the UK, it's exactly £11k cheaper than the Model 3 SR, which offers the same quoted range. They also aren't as readily available, and aren't manufacturered at the same quantity.
Quality wise, Tesla isn't a saint either, in fact, no manufacturer is.
As for the Hyundai Group, absolutely. Both are our favourite EVs, but they're also crossover/SUVs, which not everyone wants or feels comfortable in. A hatchback or saloon, namely in the UK, makes for a better daily driver for most.
Truthfully, it's just great to see more options, as you said, but it's hard to think that the ID.3 won't be popular and thus with some time, outstrip Tesla Model 3 sales in certain countries. Thus the thumbnail.
Oh, and in terms of the charger network, it's again hard to comprehend, when there are so many charging providers now, that one doesn't have to rely on a single network provider. Yes, that does mean more faff, but there in ample supply, and from what we've seen in the South of England, there's pretty much a rapid charger by every Tesla supercharger.
IMO it wasn't a great looking car to begin with, in the grey it just looks horrible!
What would you change about it? (other than the colour, of course)
My across the street neighbour, ditched it within 14 days, because of the software faults(lights turn on when charging,lighting up the whole street) he now dives a Skoda with petrol engine.........VW is not in the clear yet with these problems!
We didn't experience such issues, but thanks for sharing!
He only had to wait a couple of months for software 2.1. all the issues have been solved now
@@justinholding02 my July 2022 Id.3 with the 3.0 software also does crazy things and can’t remember any setting applied to it.
That's worrying!
Indeed. Everything has to be set up again at the start of every drive, passenger mirror dip, the road following thing where the car accelerates to the speed limit, and a number of other settings too. The set colour of the ambient lighting randomly changes back to white too. The ID light thing under the windscreen never worked. I sold the car on Friday actually and going back to ICE until I can afford a Tesla.
Your fooling yourself if you think that this hatchback is a Tesla killer. They clearly address two completely different markets and price points. The Tesla Model 3 totally destroyed BMW 3 series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C class combined sales in the USA. Ford even withdrew from the sedan/ saloon market altogether in the USA as they simply could not compete. The VW has sought to target the hatchback/ Golf market, but has a low rent interior and an infotainment system that simply doesn’t function properly. Pre reg and ex demo models have flooded the used market already and despite heavy discounts, the ID3 is cluttering up the forecourts. Range and efficiency is poor with the 58kwh version struggling to return even 200 miles between charges and the long range version has only 4 seats, WTF are VW playing at? Yes, it’s easy to drive and I hope VW can sort out the software, it feels like an opportunity squandered? Also how can you compare a Seat Mi or E-Up with the ID3? Again the
Little cars are in a completely different class. The Hyundai Kona and Kia E-Niro or Soul will easily top 250 miles between charges.
Tesla killer it DEFINITELY has NOT been🤦🏻♂️
Why's that?
"Ignition" - really?
All you reviewers call things weird because you haven't adapted to a new way of thinking.
As a driver, we very rarely operate the rear windows, it is not a hardship to switch between front & rear windows and think about how many hundreds of thousands of switches that don't have to be made.
Reviewed about 50 different EVs, Paul.
As for the rear windows, it's still an extra 'button' one must press to do such operation; of course, one can get used to it, but wasn't a fan.
No its not.
The 18 wheels are ugly i cant even look at them , i mean hub caps in 2021 come on VW
You can always change them, but we agree; not the prettiest!
The car have no alloys but steel wheels?!
This car is a mess.
In what way?
@@TotallyEV interior quality looks shocking and infotainment system is compromised. Not to mention the software issues. It’s a good attempt by VW but I think the e2008 might be a better option.
Different class of vehicle though, but thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
@@TotallyEV not sure it’s a different class. It’s more of a jacked up hatch to me. They have similar boot space, front and rear passenger space, boot capacity and price. More similar than what you think.
NOT WORTH THE MONEY
Why?