Recently, SAIC Volkswagen’s ID.3 has passed the declaration of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. It is reported that this model will be released within this year and is expected to be launched next year. After the ID.4 paved the way, it is believed that the ID.3 will also become a popular product for consumers. The first pure electric vehicle model created on SAIC Volkswagen’s new energy factory MEB platform is used in the ID.3, which provides three different range versions: 330 km, 420 km, and 550 km.
First of all, let’s take a look at the basic information of this car:
- Body size: 4,216 x 1,778 x 1,568 mm
- Wheelbase: 2765 mm
- Maximum power: 125 kW (168 ps)
- Maximum speed: 160 km/h
- Battery capacity: 45 x 58 x 77 kWh
- WLTP range: 330 x 420 x 550 km
In terms of appearance, it has some similarities to the current ID.4 with its enclosed front face and digital texture design on the C-pillar, as well as a new energy wheel design, overall exuding a futuristic and technological sense. In addition, we can also find design elements from Golf and Beetle.
The all-new ID.3 has three versions: Pure, Pro, and Pro S. The entry-level Pure’s battery capacity is 45 kWh, and the range under WLTP conditions is 330 km, and it also supports 100 kWh fast charging. It can provide a range of 290 km in less than 30 minutes of charging time.
Although the ID.4 is actually the second model in the MEB platform, it is also the first Volkswagen new energy electric vehicle to enter the Chinese market. Those who have experienced and test-driven it have a very good impression. If you are a fan of compact two-door cars, don’t miss this Volkswagen ID.3 that exudes a technological sense.
This article is a translation by ChatGPT of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.