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Key Specifications
| Price (from) | £33,080 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Range | 390 miles (WLTP) |
| Winter range estimate | |
| Battery | 79 kWh |
| 0–60 mph | 8.6 seconds |
| Max DC charging | 183 kW |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Seats | 5 |
Charging Time
Rapid DC (183 kW max)
22 min
20% → 80% battery
Home AC (11 kW)
4 hr 47 min
20% → 80% battery
3-pin socket (2.3 kW)
22 hr 54 min
20% → 80% battery
Estimates based on typical charge curves and a 79 kWh battery. Actual times vary with charger output, temperature and battery state.
One Full Charge: Real UK Journeys
Manchester → Leeds (40 mi)
× 9.8
London → Birmingham (110 mi)
× 3.5
London → Bristol (120 mi)
× 3.3
London → Cardiff (150 mi)
× 2.6
London → Manchester (200 mi)
× 2.0
London → Newcastle (280 mi)
× 1.4
London → Edinburgh (400 mi)
× 1.0 needs en-route charging
Calculated from 390 miles WLTP range. Real-world range varies with weather, speed, load and route type.
Overview
The Volkswagen ID.3 has been reborn for 2026 as the ID.3 Neo, with a sleeker exterior, upgraded cabin technology and a new battery line-up offering up to 390 miles of WLTP range from the 79kWh pack. It is Volkswagen's electric hatchback core, combining the familiar easy-going MEB driving character with noticeably longer legs for UK motorway use. Interior quality takes a step forward with a larger 12.9-inch touchscreen, the IDA voice assistant and wireless smartphone charging as standard, while the 183kW peak DC charging can top the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in around half an hour. Space remains a strong suit, with a roomy rear bench and a 385-litre boot that makes the ID.3 one of the most practical cars in its class. With the Government's £1,500 Electric Car Grant available on qualifying versions, the ID.3 remains a compelling, genuinely likeable all-rounder for families and fleet drivers alike.Want the full picture? Read our independent reviews and buying guides.
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