Volkswagen ID.3 2020 Walkaround

Volkswagen has at last pulled the covers off what might prove one of the most important cars unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show: the Golf-sized ID.3 EV.

Andrew Chesterton was on the ground at the 2019 Frankfurt motor show, and was able to get an up close look at Volkswagen's ID.3 EV, which previews the brand's future electric cars.

The EV platform will underpin several models across the Volkswagen Group, as well being used for future Ford models.

Central to the pitch of the ID.3 is that it is among the most affordable electric vehicles built on a dedicated EV platform, with prices in Europe starting at under 30,000 euros, and Australian pricing expected to kick off at around $45,000.

The cheapest variant makes use of a 45 kWh battery pack, and delivers a claimed range of around 330kms (WLTP). Those requiring more distance can step up to the 58 kWh version, which boosts range to 420km, while the 77 kWh version delivers a range of 550kms.

Volkswagen’s first pure EV is setup for 100kW fast charging, too, with the brand promising 290kms in accrued range within 30 minutes.

The mid-range, 58 kWh version will be the first to arrive as a launch edition, creatively names the ID.3 1st. That setup will deliver 150kW and 310Nm from its rear-axle-mounted electric motor. It’s enough, VW says, to deliver a flying top speed of 160km/h.

The ID.3 is one of three electrified products the brand's Australian arm is making a play for, with the ID Buzz (an electric van with 275kW or power and 600Nm in range) and the I.D. Crozz (an all-electric SUV) both high on the company's wish list, too.

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[HotWheelsHeadCase]

0:58 We won't see it in Australia until 2022 has VW adopted Tesla time 🤬

[rayleeaustralia]

If Australia is serious about EV, the government needs to put some subsidies in place. Every other countries does. No wonder Paul Keating calls this the Banana Republic 😂

[tesla-taxi-millinqld-hq-br]

Wow 😲 underwhelming at best... put me down for a Model Y!