The three in the model name indicates its belonging to the compact segment and marks a new stage in the history of the German brand, following the Beetle and Golf models.
In Germany, pre-ordering the Volkswagen ID.3 required a deposit of one thousand euros, and the price of the base version was to remain within 30 thousand euros, excluding government incentives.
The car will be built on the MEB modular platform, created specifically for electric vehicles. The hatchback will get one electric motor with 170 horsepower, driving the rear wheels. The new model will be offered with batteries of 48, 55, and 62 kWh, providing a range of 330, 420, and 550 kilometers according to the WLTP cycle.
