Volkswagen ID.3 ID. Concept 60 kWh (170 Hp)
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Volkswagen ID.3:
The Volkswagen ID. 3 is a battery electric small family car produced by Volkswagen since 2019. It is the first production car to utilize the MEB platform, and the first model of the ID. series. It was unveiled on 9 September 2019 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, after being first shown as the I. D. concept car at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. Deliveries to retail customers began in Germany in September 2020.
The ID. 3 was previewed as a concept car called the Volkswagen I. D. , first shown at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. It was the first concept model of the new all-electric I. D. sub-brand. According to Volkswagen, the I. D. featured innovations such as virtual wing mirrors , "chocolate bar" battery design, and retractable LiDAR sensors used for autonomous driving, not all of which made it to the production version....(Read more on Wikipedia)
ID. Concept Overview:
Volkswagen ID.3 (ID. Concept). With a weight of 1500 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8 s). The top speed reaches 159 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The 170 Hp electric motor offered brisk acceleration (8 seconds 0-100 km/h) for a compact EV concept of its era, suitable for both city driving and highway cruising.
Fuel Economy
With a 60 kWh battery, the projected 370 km range was highly competitive for 2016, making it a practical option for daily commutes and longer journeys.
Best Use Case:
Mixed driving (City & Highway)
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Pioneering electric vehicle concept for Volkswagen
- • Impressive 370 km electric range for 2016
- • Modern and spacious interior design preview
- • Strong performance (170 Hp) for a compact EV
- • Showcased dedicated MEB platform innovation
Cons:
- • Was a concept, not a production vehicle
- • Limited real-world testing and availability
- • Specific production features subject to change
- • No direct consumer purchase option
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
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| Model: | ID.3 |
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| Generation: | ID. Concept |
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| Modification (Engine): | 60 kWh (170 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2016 |
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| End of production: | 2016 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 159 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.8 kg/Hp, 113.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.6 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1500 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1000 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4100 mm |
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| Width: | 1801 mm |
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| Height: | 1529 mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2751 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 1 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Electric: |
| Gross battery capacity: | 60 kWh |
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| System power: | 170 Hp |
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| All-electric range: | 370 km |
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| Electric motor power: | 170 Hp |
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| Electric motor Torque: | 300 Nm |
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