Volkswagen ID.3 in Poole Dorset

Designed for family life, the VW ID.3 delivers a powerful electric drive with up to 264-miles of range with the 58kWh battery and 340-miles with the 77kWh battery. The 58kWh battery is the most popular, available with a 145PS electric motor in Pro versions and a 204PS electric motor in Pro Performance versions. You can charge up to 125kW DC and 7.2kW AC on single-phase, with a 150kW charger adding 180-miles of range in 30 minutes and a 7.2kW wall box adding around 28-miles of range per hour. Life, Style, Family, Max and Tour trims are available, with the Tour powered by the Pro S powertrain with a larger 77kWh battery. Life has Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, the Comfort Pack, Discover Navigation Pro with a 10” touchscreen and a digital driver’s display. Style adds 18” alloys, Flow/Art Velour’s microfleece upholstery, ambient lighting, IQ. Light and keyless entry and start. Family boasts a panoramic glass roof. Max gets an Augmented Reality Head-up Display, Side Assist and Dynamic Chassis Control.

Design

Small but spacious, the VW ID.3 deserves a second look with desirable interior and exterior styling. LED headlights and 10-colour interior Ambient lighting are standard, and all versions have App-Connect with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Drive

The 58kWh battery offers up to 264 miles in Life, 262-miles in Family, and 258-miles in Max, or you can go for the Pro S with its 77kWh 340-mile battery. Pro Performance models have a bit more power, hitting 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds.

Practicality

At 125kW, charging from 5-80% takes only 38 minutes for the 77kWh battery and 35 minutes for the 58kWh battery. Family models add a variable boot floor, making the 385-litre boot even more practical for shopping trips.

Living with it

With running costs as low as 3p per mile, the ID.3 is incredibly cheap to run, and the near-silent drive is sublime. Max models have Dynamic Chassis Control for extra comfort and all versions have Adaptive Cruise Control.