Volkswagen’s Tesla Model 3 fighter will be named the
ID.3 and will premiere at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The ‘3’ signifies that it belongs
in the compact class as well as being the brand’s third major chapter of
strategic importance after the Beetle and Golf.
Those looking to secure an ID.3 build slot can place
a refundable deposit of € 1,000 (US$ 1,119). The car has a target price of under
€ 30,000 (US$ 33,581) in Germany before subsidies, and will be offered with three
battery options. The entry-level model can travel for up to 330 km on a single charge, whereas the mid- and top-of-the-line grades
have an autonomy of 420 km and 550 km, respectively,
all according to the new WLTP cycle.
Celebrating the start of pre-booking in Europe is a
special edition of the electric car, called the ID.3 1ST, priced from less than
€ 40,000 (US$ 44,774). It’s offered with the medium-sized battery option, comes in
four colors and three trim levels and features comprehensive equipment such as
larger wheels, voice control and navigation system. The ID.3 1ST Plus adds IQ.
Light and bi-color design inside and out and the Max brings a panoramic glass
roof and augmented reality head-up display.
Volkswagen will make 30,000 units of the ID.3 1ST,
with production set to kick off at the end of the year. The first cars will be
delivered to customers in mid-2020, who will enjoy free charging for the first
year with a 2,000 kWh limit. The ID.3 is the first member of the new ID. family. All cars will
bear the ID. name, accompanied by specific model numbers. Aside from the
hatchback, VW will launch other EVs, which were previewed by the ID. Crozz, ID.
Vizzion and ID. Roomzz concepts.
