Hatchback · 5 seats · RWD
Available to orderVolkswagen ID.3
Everything you need to plan life with a ID.3: 21 variants compared, charging times at real charger powers, current prices, and how many stations it can actually use.
- Estimated range*
- 490 km
- Useable battery
- 79 kWh
- 10–80% @ 150 kW
- ~25 min
- Efficiency
- 161 Wh/km
Pick your version
ID.3 variants compared
| Variant | Battery | Range* | Drive | 0–100 | Germany | Netherlands | UK | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID.3 Neo 79 kWh (MY27) Reference | 79 kWh | 490 km | RWD | 7.1 s | €44,995 | €39,990 | £40,000* | Available |
| ID.3 Neo 58 kWh (MY27) | 58 kWh | 365 km | RWD | 8.0 s | €39,195 | €37,490 | £35,000* | Available |
| ID.3 Neo 50 kWh (MY27) | 50 kWh | 315 km | RWD | 8.0 s | €33,995 | €32,990 | £30,000* | Available |
| ID.3 Pro S (MY26) | 79 kWh | 475 km | RWD | 7.1 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 GTX (MY24-26) | 79 kWh | 470 km | RWD | 5.9 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pro S (MY24-25) | 77 kWh | 465 km | RWD | 7.1 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 GTX Performance (MY24-26) | 79 kWh | 465 km | RWD | 5.6 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pro S - 4 Seats | 77 kWh | 455 km | RWD | 7.9 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pro S - 5 Seats | 77 kWh | 450 km | RWD | 7.9 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pro S | 77 kWh | 450 km | RWD | 7.9 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pro S - 4 Seats | 77 kWh | 450 km | RWD | 7.9 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pro (MY24-26) | 59 kWh | 365 km | RWD | 7.6 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pro Performance | 58 kWh | 350 km | RWD | 7.3 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pro Performance | 58 kWh | 350 km | RWD | 7.3 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pro | 58 kWh | 350 km | RWD | 7.3 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pro | 58 kWh | 350 km | RWD | 9.6 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pro | 58 kWh | 350 km | RWD | 9.6 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 1st | 58 kWh | 350 km | RWD | 7.3 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pure (MY24-26) | 52 kWh | 325 km | RWD | 8.2 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pure Performance | 45 kWh | 275 km | RWD | 8.9 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID.3 Pure Performance | 45 kWh | 275 km | RWD | 8.9 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
*Range figures are PlugSphere estimates of real-world driving range under mixed conditions — expect less in winter or at sustained motorway speeds. Prices include VAT for each market; * marks announced-but-unconfirmed prices.
At the charger
How fast does the Volkswagen ID.3 charge?
Estimated 10–80% session times for the ID.3 Neo 79 kWh (MY27) (79 kWh useable), computed by PlugSphere from the battery size, the 11 kW onboard AC charger and a typical DC charging power of 135 kW.
| Charger | Effective power | 10–80% time | Range added per 10 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 kW AC | ~6.7 kW | ~8 h 18 min | ~7 km |
| 11 kW AC | ~9.9 kW | ~5 h 35 min | ~10 km |
| 22 kW AC | ~9.9 kW | ~5 h 35 min | ~10 km |
| 50 kW DC | ~50 kW | ~66 min | ~52 km |
| 150 kW DC | ~135 kW | ~25 min | ~140 km |
| 350 kW DC | ~135 kW | ~25 min | ~140 km |
Method: 10–80% covers 70% of the useable battery; AC assumes ~90% charging efficiency; DC assumes the session averages the car's typical charging power up to the charger's limit. Real sessions vary with temperature and battery state.
Out in the real world
Where can a Volkswagen ID.3 charge?
144,123
charging stations on the PlugSphere map have a connector this car can use (Type 2 CCS).
38,056
of them offer DC fast charging at 50 kW or more for quicker road-trip stops.
Counts from PlugSphere's worldwide station database (Open Charge Map data), refreshed with each import.
The details
Volkswagen ID.3 specifications
Volkswagen ID.3 — common questions
Answers computed from this model's data in the PlugSphere database.
Does the Volkswagen ID.3 have a heat pump?
Yes — a heat pump is available, which helps protect driving range in cold weather.
Can the Volkswagen ID.3 tow?
Yes — a towbar is approved.
Can it power external devices (V2L)?
Yes — vehicle-to-load is supported, so it can run appliances or tools from the traction battery.
What battery does the Volkswagen ID.3 use?
The reference variant uses a NCM pack with 79 kWh of useable capacity.
Which public chargers can the Volkswagen ID.3 use?
The Volkswagen ID.3 charges via Type 2 CCS. On the PlugSphere map that matches 144,123 stations worldwide, of which 38,056 offer 50 kW+ DC fast charging.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Volkswagen ID.3?
With its 79 kWh useable battery, a full charge costs about €23.70 at a €0.30/kWh home tariff or roughly €47.40 at a €0.60/kWh public DC charger — before any session or idle fees. Put your own local price into the PlugSphere charging-cost calculator for an exact figure per country and per session.
How long will I be waiting at a charger with a Volkswagen ID.3?
Plan around 25 minutes for the usual 10–80% stop at a 150 kW charger — the Volkswagen ID.3 sustains roughly 135 kW in a DC session. On AC, a full overnight charge at 11 kW takes about 7 hours. The charging-time calculator covers any charger power and state of charge.
How long does the Volkswagen ID.3 battery last?
Expect the pack to outlast its industry-standard warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km to at least 70% capacity: fleet telemetry shows EV batteries losing only around 1.8–2% a year on average. The ID.3 uses NCM chemistry — keep daily charging near 80% to age it gently.
How much does a Volkswagen ID.3 battery replacement cost?
Out of warranty, a 79 kWh pack costs roughly €7,900–€14,200 at 2026 pack-level prices of €100–180 per kWh, plus labour. Inside the 8-year battery warranty a failing pack is replaced free, and single-module repairs are often a fraction of the full price.
Should I charge the Volkswagen ID.3 to 100% every night?
Daily 80% is the kinder habit for this model (NCM chemistry) — reserve 100% charges for long-trip days. Only LFP-battery EVs are designed for routine full charging.
Where should I stop on a long Volkswagen ID.3 trip — and what is plan B?
The PlugSphere route planner spaces stops for the Volkswagen ID.3's real range (segments of roughly 392 km with a 90% start and 10% reserve) and picks stations along the actual road route — each suggested stop comes with two nearby backup chargers in case the first is busy or offline.
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Data compiled and computed by PlugSphere from manufacturer specifications and public sources; charging and range figures are estimates, not laboratory results. Spot an error? Tell us.