:Volkswagen ID.3

The ID.3 was previewed as a concept car called the Volkswagen I.D., first shown at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. It was the first concept model of the new all-electric I.D. sub-brand. According to Volkswagen, the I.D. featured innovations such as virtual wing mirrors (using video cameras), "chocolate bar" battery design, and retractable LiDAR sensors used for autonomous driving,{{cite web|title=Fully Charged - VW ID Buzz|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQut6ks3nSY|website=YouTube| date=16 February 2018 |access-date=24 May 2019}} not all of which made it to the production version.

File:Volkswagen press conference, IAA 2017, Frankfurt (1Y7A2015).jpg|Volkswagen I.D. Concept at IAA 2017

File:Geneva International Motor Show 2018, Le Grand-Saconnex (1X7A1688).jpg| Volkswagen I.D. Concept at Geneva Motor Show 2018

In May 2019, Volkswagen confirmed the production model based on this prototype was named Volkswagen ID.3, instead of the rumoured I.D. Neo name,{{cite web|title=Volkswagen offers pre-booking for the first time|url=https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-offers-pre-booking-for-the-first-time-4956|access-date=24 May 2019|website=Volkswagen Newsroom}} and officially presented at the International Motor Show Germany in September 2019.{{cite web|url=https://media.vw.com/en-us/releases/779|title=Revolutionary Volkswagen I.D. Electric Concept Car Makes Its World Debut At The Paris Motor Show: Volkswagen Media Centre|first=Newspress|last=Ltd|website=Volkswagen Media Centre}} The ID.3 is one of five new Volkswagen models based on the MEB platform. Smaller cars bearing the ID.1 and ID.2 names are expected, and bigger models will range from ID.4 to ID.9. Volkswagen has also applied for trademark protection of an additional "X", supposedly for a SUV.{{cite web|author=Holger Wittich, Thomas Harloff|url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/neuheiten/elektro-kleinwagen-vw-id-1-id-2-20000-euro|title= VW ID.1 und ID.2 (2023)|date=2019-10-14|language=de}} Reservations (€1000) for the launch model of the ID.3 started on the 8 May 2019, which were set to be delivered in midyear 2020, whereas the base model, expected to cost under €30,000, will be delivered in 2021.{{Update inline|date=July 2021}} Volkswagen named high expected demand as a reason.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mobiflip.de/vw-id-3-vorbestellen|title=VW ID.3: Elektroauto kann ab dem 8. Mai vorbestellt werden|last=Schwuchow|first=Oliver|date=2019-03-12}} It received 10,000 buyer reservations within 24 hours after pre-orders opened{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/09/vws-new-electric-hatchback-receives-10000-pre-orders-in-first-24-hours/|title=VW's new electric hatchback receives 10,000 pre-orders in first 24 hours|first=Kirsten|last=Korosec|date=May 9, 2019}} and 30,000 before the unveiling at IAA 2019.{{cite web|title=More than 30,000 reservations for the ID.3 1ST edition|url=https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/more-than-30000-reservations-for-the-id3-1st-edition-5305|website=Volkswagen Newsroom|publisher=Volkswagen AG|access-date=6 September 2019|language=en|date=4 September 2019}} Retail deliveries began in Germany in September 2020.

The production version of the ID.3 was unveiled on 9 September 2019 at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), along with the new Volkswagen logo and branding.{{Cite web|url=https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-unveils-new-brand-design-and-logo-5337|title=Volkswagen unveils new brand design and logo|date=2019-09-09|website=Volkswagen Newsroom}} The cars are assembled at Volkswagen's Zwickau factory, where the company expects the full plant capacity (330,000 cars per year) to produce electric cars based on the MEB platform for the Volkswagen Group from 2021 onwards.{{Cite news|url=https://www.electrive.net/2018/11/15/in-zwickau-rollen-kuenftig-330-000-e-modelle-vom-band|title=VW fertigt in Zwickau künftig 330.000 E-Modelle pro Jahr|last=Werwitzke|first=Cora|date=2018-11-15|work=electrive.net|language=de}}{{Cite news|url=https://insideevs.com/news/483167/volkswagen-group-five-plants-meb-based-evs/|title=Volkswagen Group: Five Plants Already Produce MEB-Based EVs|last=Kane|first=Mark|date=2021-01-30|work=insideevs.com|access-date= 2021-02-05}}{{cite web|title=Our Volkswagen ID.3 Factory Tour Photo Album|url=https://cleantechnica.com/2019/11/06/our-volkswagen-id-3-factory-tour-photo-album|website=CleanTechnica|date=6 November 2019}} In 2021, an additional ID.3 production line was started at the Transparent Factory in Dresden.{{cite press release|url=https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/id3-starts-series-production-the-transparent-factory-in-dresden-to-become-the-home-of-the-volkswagen-id-6788|title=ID.3 starts series production: The Transparent Factory in Dresden to become the home of the Volkswagen ID.|date=January 29, 2021|publisher=Volkswagen Newsroom|access-date=21 June 2022}}

In 2021, Volkswagen stated they were considering a convertible version, releasing 2 design illustrations.{{Cite web|last=Diess|first=Herbert|author-link=Herbert Diess|date=2021-05-01|title=quiet, smooth, open: We're thinking about an e-convertible, maybe an #VWID3 convertible. What do you think?|url=https://twitter.com/herbert_diess/status/1366288978891182085|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805193147/https://twitter.com/Herbert_Diess/status/1366288978891182085|archive-date=2021-08-05|access-date=2022-12-21|website=Twitter|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Brandstätter|first=Ralf|date=2021-03-01|title=Ralf Brandstätter's Post|url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ralf-brandstaetter_an-id3-convertible-sounds-quite-appealing-activity-6771783075518009344-lvOj|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301175432/https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6771783075518009344/|archive-date=2021-03-01|access-date=2022-12-21|website=LinkedIn|language=en}}

File:VW ID.3 13.09.20 JM (cropped).jpg|Rear view

File:2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Side.jpg|Volkswagen ID.3 1st (side view)

File:VW ID.3 IAA 2019 JM 0695.jpg|Interior

File:ID.3 Produktion Dresden.jpg|Transparent Factory production line, Dresden

In March 2023, Volkswagen released the refreshed version of the ID.3.{{Cite web|url=https://insideevs.com/news/654894/2024-volkswagen-id3-facelift-brings-minor-updates-inside-and-out/|title=2024 Volkswagen ID.3 Facelift Brings Updates Both Inside And Out|date=February 28, 2023|website=InsideEVs}} The facelift features a slightly redesigned front bumper and air intakes, as well as improved interior material quality.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/02/2024-vw-id-3-ev-debuts-with-sportier-styling-classier-cabin/|title=2024 VW ID.3 EV Debuts With Sportier Styling, Classier Cabin|first=Michael|last=Gauthier|date=February 28, 2023|website=Carscoops}} The ID.3 will be launched in Australasia alongside the ID.4, ID.5 and ID. Buzz in mid-2024.{{cite news|url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/volkswagen-id-electric-car-rollout-australia/|title=2024 Volkswagen ID.4, ID.5 and ID.3 electric car roll-out detailed for Australia|author=Misoyannis, Alex|date=9 August 2022|work=Drive Australia|access-date=9 August 2022}}

File:Volkswagen ID.3 (2023) IMG 7973.jpg|2023 Volkswagen ID.3

File:Volkswagen ID.3 (2023) Automesse Ludwigsburg 2023 1X7A0002.jpg|Rear view

File:Volkswagen ID.3 (2023) Automesse Ludwigsburg 2023 1X7A0096.jpg|Interior

At launch, the European-market ID.3 was available with a choice of two models: "ID.3 Pro Performance" and "ID.3 Pro S". Both the Pro Performance and the Pro S shared the same APP 310 traction motor,{{cite press release|url=https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/in-brief-more-than-200-horses-in-a-sports-bag-the-electric-drive-in-the-volkswagen-id3-5541|title=In brief: More than 200 horses in a sports bag – the electric drive in the Volkswagen ID.3|date=November 14, 2019|publisher=Volkswagen Newsroom|access-date=21 June 2022}} which has an output of {{cvt|150|kW|PS hp|0}} and {{cvt|310|Nm|ftlb|0}}. The difference was in the storage capacity of the battery; the Pro Performance battery had a usable capacity of 58 kWh, while the Pro S battery was 77 kWh.{{cite press release|url=https://uploads.volkswagen-newsroom.com/system/production/uploaded_files/016/185/file/0ecf6bebc8b7bd3398b559eb14951f54b1810840/The_new_ID_3_-_International_Media_Drive.pdf|title=The new ID.3: International Media Drive|date=July 2020|publisher=Volkswagen AG|access-date=21 June 2022}}{{rp|21}} A third model (tentatively named "ID.3 Pro") was planned to follow, with an output of {{cvt|107|kW|PS hp|0}}.{{rp|21}} An entry-level model was released as the "ID.3 Pure Performance" in April 2021,{{cite news|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/id3/97043/new-volkswagen-id3-entry-level-pure-performance-joins-line|title=New Volkswagen ID.3: entry-level Pure Performance joins line-up|author=Wilkinson, Luke|date=14 April 2021|work=Auto Express|access-date=21 June 2022}} which was equipped with a smaller battery of 45 kWh{{cite press release|url=https://uploads.volkswagen-newsroom.com/system/production/uploaded_files/014/961/file/4865c2f6bd0d4bfcfb7741a05b2d9264231d5b4a/The_ID_3_new_era_begins.pdf|title=The ID.3: a new era begins|date=September 2019|publisher=Volkswagen AG|access-date=21 June 2022}}{{rp|4}} and slightly upgraded output of {{cvt|150.|PS|hp kW}}. A high-performance variant with the name ID.3 GTX and ID.3 GTX Performance have been announced to be released at the end of 2024, which will have an upgraded 79 kWh battery with an output of {{Convert|201|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|240.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}}, respectively.{{Cite web |title=ID.3 GTX: elektrische hot hatch met 326 pk en achterwielaandrijving |url=https://www.volkswagen.nl/nieuws/id3-gtx-elektrische-hot-hatch-met-326-pk-en-achterwielaandrijving/ |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=ID.3 GTX: elektrische hot hatch met 326 pk en achterwielaandrijving |language=nl}}

Three different battery choices are offered with the ID.3. The modules in the Pro Performance and Pro S are each {{cvt|14|cm}} high and {{cvt|145|cm}} wide. For the Pro Performance, the length is {{cvt|144|cm}}, while the larger Pro S battery is {{cvt|182|cm}} long.{{rp|24}} The Pro S battery weighs {{cvt|495|kg}}.{{rp|24}} A liquid-cooled thermal management system is fitted to improve power output and service life, and VW guarantees the battery will retain 70% of its original capacity after an operating period of 8 years or {{cvt|160000|km}}.{{rp|24–25}}

Charging rate for the Pro Performance and Pro S is limited to a maximum of 11 kW using the on-board AC charger; when a DC source is connected through the standard CCS inlet, maximum input power rises to 100 kW (Pro Performance) or 125 kW (Pro S).{{rp|25–26}} The charging rates for the basic model were planned to be limited to 7.2 kW (AC) and 50 kW (DC), with an option for 100 kW (DC).{{rp|12}} The MEB platform supports up to 125 kW charging.{{Cite web|url=https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/stories/all-about-the-meb-4206|title=All about the MEB|date=2019-09-18|website=Volkswagen}} The 58 kWh version supports 120 kW DC charging.

The 77 kWh variants have four and five seat options; the others seat five. All but the 77 kWh variant will have an optional panoramic roof that can be combined with a bike rack on a support hook at the back.{{cite news|url=https://insideevs.com/news/392617/vw-id3-four-seater|title=VW Confirms ID.3 With Biggest Battery Seats Only Four: New Details|work=insideevs.com|first=Mark|last= Kane|date= 2020-01-13|access-date= 2020-02-22}} In 2024 an upgrade will increase the battery capacity for the Pro S to 79 kWh, have 5 seats and the optional panoramic roof and bike rack.

The drag coefficient of the car is 0.267, frontal area is 2.36 square meters, and the minimum turning circle is {{convert|10.2|m}}.{{cite press release|title=World premiere of the fully electric ID.3: The First ID. family vehicle debuts for the European market|url=https://media.vw.com/en-us/releases/1198|publisher=Volkswagen of America|access-date=31 January 2021|location=Wolfsburg/Frankfurt|date=9 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201020827/https://media.vw.com/en-us/releases/1198|archive-date=1 February 2021}}

It was first available in three different launch trim levels, namely ID.3 1st, ID.3 1st Plus and ID.3 1st Max, all based on the Pro Performance model (58 kWh battery).{{rp|11}} The battery size and powertrain remain the same across all three trim levels; however, there are different levels of equipment, styling options and wheels. The wheels provided are: {{convert|18|in|abbr=on}} for ID.3 1st (215/55R18), {{convert|19|in|abbr=on}} for ID.3 1st Plus (215/50R19) and {{convert|20|in|abbr=on}} for ID.3 1st Max (215/45R20).{{rp|11–12}}{{cite web|url=https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/files.citygate.co.uk/New+Cars/id-3-1st-brochure-pricelist-p11d.pdf|title=Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition: Price and specification guide|date=22 July 2020|publisher=Volkswagen UK|access-date=21 June 2022}}

In early 2020 it was announced that delivery of the ID.3 was going to be delayed until at least September 2020 due to software errors that VW had yet to be able to resolve. Some stripped-down cars were delivered in September with cloud-connected ones being delivered at the end of 2020.{{cite web|last1=Shilling|first1=Erik|url=https://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-has-bungled-the-launch-of-its-most-important-1843986608|website=Jalopnik|title=Volkswagen Has Bungled The Launch Of Its Most Important Car In Decades|date=11 June 2020|access-date=16 June 2020}}{{cite news|last1=Boston|first1=William|title=Volkswagen Delays Key Electric Car Launch Amid Software Troubles|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/volkswagen-delays-key-electric-car-launch-amid-software-troubles-11591809421|newspaper=WSJ|access-date=16 June 2020}}

• In January 2021, the ID.3 Pro Performance Life was named Small Electric Car of the Year by What Car? magazine.{{Cite web|title=Car of the Year Awards 2021: Small Electric Car of the Year|url=https://www.whatcar.com/news/car-of-the-year-awards-2021-small-electric-car-of-the-year/n22439|access-date=2021-12-03|website=www.whatcar.com}} What Car? awarded the ID.3 five stars out of five in its review of the car.{{Cite web|title=Volkswagen ID.3 Review 2021|url=https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/id3/hatchback/review/n21832|access-date=2021-12-03|website=www.whatcar.com}}

Almost 57,000 units were delivered in 2020, ranking among the world's top-ten best-selling plug-in cars in just four months on the market.{{cite web|last=Jose|first=Pontes|date=2021-02-02|title=Global Top 20 - December 2020|url=http://ev-sales.blogspot.com/2021/02/global-top-20-december-2020.html|access-date=2021-02-03|publisher=EVSales.com}}

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