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VW ID.3

Hatchback2024-2026Discontinued

VW ID.3 Pure Essential

Replaced in 2026 by the VW ID.3 Neo · Compare old and new

The VW ID.3 Pure Essential adds about 56 miles during a 10-minute charging stop in the figures shown here. Its weight of 1,787 kg is another consideration when comparing efficiency and tyre wear.

By eight years on the road it should still hold about 87% of its battery health, roughly 251 km of real-world range, which is a useful yardstick if you're buying used. What owners say: The 2023 facelift brought better interior materials than the early cars. The infotainment still draws complaints for glitches and fiddly menus despite updates.

Used from

£20,992

£22,699 avg

New MSRP was £30,860 (discontinued 2026)

Range

241 mi

Battery

52kWh

Charge

145kW

VW ID.3

Specifications

Dimensions

Length4.26m (4264mm)
Width1.81m (1809mm)
Width (inc. mirrors)2.02m (2015mm)
Height1.56m (1564mm)
Wheelbase2.77m (2770mm)
Ground Clearance150mm

Data notes

Methodology

Distinctive measurements from verified UK catalogue data.

  • Peak DC charging of 145 kW, faster than 90% of hatchback EVs in our catalogue.
  • 2,770 mm wheelbase, longer than 100% of hatchback EVs we track.

EVcarsguide Scores

Ranked against similar EVs

7
/10 avg
Running costs
Very good8.4
City driving
Very good8.1
Family friendly
Very good7.4
Charging speed
Good6.5

Scores calculated from verified specs. How it works

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What the Critics Say

7.2/10

5 reviews

8/10Electrifying.comRead review from Electrifying.com (opens in new tab)
3.9/5ParkersRead review from Parkers (opens in new tab)
3.5/5AutocarRead review from Autocar (opens in new tab)
7/10Top GearRead review from Top Gear (opens in new tab)
3/5Car MagazineRead review from Car Magazine (opens in new tab)

Euro NCAP Safety

Tested 2025

Adult Occupant86%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)

What Owners Say

Balanced

Owners Love

  • The 2023 facelift brought better interior materials than the early cars
  • Spacious and comfortable inside for a Golf-sized hatchback, with a 385-litre boot
  • Rapid charging is quick, with owners reporting 10-80% in around 25 minutes on a fast charger

Watch Out For

  • The infotainment still draws complaints for glitches and fiddly menus despite updates
  • The touch sliders for volume and temperature are imprecise to use while driving
  • Winter range drops noticeably, with owners quoting around 200-215 miles from a 240-mile car in the cold

Owner Tips

  • Check whether the car has the heat pump if you do a lot of winter driving, and use preconditioning while plugged in
  • Test the infotainment and touch controls properly on the test drive

Videos

Used VW ID.3 Pure Essential Listings

£26,299

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£20,992

(2024)

via car360.co.uk

£21,699

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£21,866

(2024)

via car360.co.uk

£22,699

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£22,699

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£23,199

(2026)

via car360.co.uk

£25,964

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£25,000

(2024)

via evexperts.co.uk

£26,299

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£20,863

(2024)

via car360.co.uk

£21,699

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£21,891

(2024)

via car360.co.uk

£22,699

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£22,699

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£23,199

(2026)

via car360.co.uk

£25,947

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£25,000

(2024)

via evexperts.co.uk

£26,299

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£22,899

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

Listings are from independent dealers' own websites. We have no commercial relationship with them.

Size Overview

VW ID.3
4.26m
1.56m

Length

4.26m

Width

1.81m

Height

1.56m

Size category: Compact

Battery Health Estimator

Estimated condition if buying used

94.1%
est. battery health
3 years old
New12 yrs
State of Health (SoH)Excellent
50%100%
Summer range
193 mi
310 km · WLTP 241 mi
Winter range
143 mi
230 km · WLTP 241 mi
Est. useable capacity48.9 kWh/ 52 kWh new
Battery warranty~5 yrs remainingor 160k km
Moderate confidence

NMC chemistry - good longevity with proper charging habits

Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery - best charged to 80–90%

Estimates based on battery chemistry and age. Model-specific data. Actual health varies with charging habits, climate, and usage.

Detailed degradation forecast

After 3 years, the VW ID.3 Pure Essential is estimated to retain around 94.1% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 193 miles in summer and 143 miles in winter. After 5 years, the VW ID.3 Pure Essential is estimated to retain around 91.1% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 186 miles in summer and 138 miles in winter. After 8 years, the VW ID.3 Pure Essential is estimated to retain around 86.6% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 178 miles in summer and 131 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 8-year warranty or 160,000 km, whichever comes first. This car uses a Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery. For best longevity, charge to 80-90% for daily use.

Estimates based on battery chemistry, age, and real-world driving data. Actual results vary with charging habits, climate, and usage patterns.

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Lease Deals

This model is discontinued. No active lease deals available.

Company-car tax (BiK)

2026-27 · 4% band

P11D value£30,860
Basic (20%)£21/mo
Higher (40%)£41/mo
Additional (45%)£46/mo

Used prices by year

Asking prices seen at UK independent EV dealers in the last 8 weeks

VW ID.3 used asking prices by model year
YearMedianRangeListings
2026£23,249£23,199 to £23,2992
2025£22,699£21,699 to £26,2995
2024£23,873£20,992 to £25,50010

Years with fewer than 2 listings in that time are left out.

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