What is the real range of the VW ID 3?
The official Volkswagen ID. WLTP) is 260 miles. In our relatively limited time with the car it was displaying a real-world range of 208 miles, but this is likely to be influenced by previous driving styles. There isn’t a strict cutoff for what mileage is too high, but generally, 200,000 miles is regarded as the upper limit for even well-maintained vehicles. Volkswagen engines are designed to last between 150,000 and 200,000 miles, but proper upkeep can extend this lifespan significantly.
What is the true range of the ID3?
The ID3 is available with two different battery sizes: 58kWh or 77kWh. The official range figures of the larger 77kWh battery fitted to our ID3 Pro S gives a range of up to 347 miles (WLTP). The smaller 58kWh battery gives the ID. Pro a range of up to 266 miles (WLTP). The 79 kWh battery gives the ID. GTX Performance a range of up to 371 miles (WLTP combined). In the ID. Pure Essential, with a net battery energy content of 59 kWh, the range is up to 241 miles (WLTP combined).