Volkswagen ID3 | Living with an EV long term Ep 2

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Episode two of 'Living With An ID.3' covers motorway ranges, the ID.3 app, 100kW charging with Ionity and a couple of tricks that you may not know exist within the software. I also demonstrate how affordable it can be to charge one of these cars if you shop around for your energy provider!

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[NobbyOnCars]

Ionity as mentioned in the video is expensive - €0.73 per kWh / UK £0.69 but if you have a mobility service provider account (like the card in the video) you can get a discounted rate if you're a paid member.

[peterfitzpatrick]

The range being shown is from a 'guess-o-meter' (GOM). It estimates your range based on your most recent driving. It tells you the range you'll have if you continue driving at this speed. It is *not* a measure of battery capacity. Hopefully by the time the ID.3 software update to v3 will enable actual battery percentage be shown on the dash and not via the infotainment system. GOM will be higher if you're driving at 80km per hour than if you're driving at 120km per hour. It's useful but it's not an absolute measure. Living without a charger at home is limiting but not impossible. If you can charge at home then night rate timed charging is a bit of a no brainer. As we've recently learned (Feb-March 2022) the unit price of electricity matters. The most interesting learning I have from 8 years of EV driving is that your driving habits can save you on energy - not flooring at 120km per hour is beneficial to both EV and ICE drivers. The fascination of non-EV drivers with range is odd to me. Look at the typical commute and ask yourself does a vehicle with a 350km+ range suit you. For those longer trips ask yourself if a one stop along the way is really life changing and such a hassle. My experience is that no it's not after 8 years EV'ing around Ireland.

[nunolp]

ID3 fast charging and pre-heating are amazing and the winter range test at 120 Kmh is outstanding.

[Topazman]

Its a pity service stations don't have shelters over the charge locations much like if getting petrol

[alanreid]

Thanks Nobby. Great videos. Got my eNiro in February and I can't explain just how good it is. You need to take one for a full days test drive. I've covered over 3200 kms so far and this cost approx €40 in charging at home using night rate. I'm getting over 400kms range. A full 64kw charge only costs €4.48 at home. An EV is so easy to live with. Once you get one, you'll ask yourself why you didn't do it soon. I'll be saving about €4000 on diesel costs in a year, not to mention higher servicing and maintenance costs and road tax.

[w.d.hamilton]

Very watchable series on the ID.3. Good work Nobby.

[michaelbarnett]

Cracking series. Can’t wait for my new company car id3 to get delivered.

[hghdat]

I was in Galway using the charging station at a Circle K while waiting for a appointment at GUH, being the only EV user I let the ESB charger run its course while sipping my coffee...When I discover the “overstay” penalty !!! Cost of energy €2.42, overstay penalty €4.60, duration connected 49 min!! I should always read the small prints!!😠

[garethtalbot]

Like the button hack to lower all windows. I call it the fart escape hack😂😂. Got my camper mug and bottle this week. Very cool. Great review.

[chrismantonuk]

I’m so excited to get started with an EV…. but, the charging infrastructure isn’t quite there yet 😞 OK I normally do 20 miles a day, but 2-3 times a year we go to Scotland which is 300 miles. I want that to be a relaxed experience, but it seems you need a different “card” for every different charger supplier. What if I pull up at a services where I don’t have the right card or app? If I had a Tesla I wouldn’t worry, the supercharger network is incredible… but the premium on the car (and waiting list) just doesn’t seem worth it

[borama]

Brilliant series 👍. Just to support your experience with another real world consumption example with my ID.3 in Germany: I had to do a 300km round trip, 250km Autobahn at 135km/h when possible, 50km country/city roads with lower speed. Outside temperature: 9 deg., Inside: 20 deg. ID.3 consumption was 21.0 kWh/100km. I had to top up at an HPC to get home. When I returned from the restroom I could just leave right away...

[albertschultz]

Thanks for posting. Should receive my ID.3 start of November. Live NE of Stockholm so I guess my range will be impacted by the approaching winter. Have the luxury of a garage with heating . . about 14c and an ID charger.

[PaulrB]

Really good series, lots of reviews on these cars but good to see a prolonged test

[wilkoone]

I like your hacks (tips) we have an ID3 & a Zoe 135GT I always suggest to people who want to get an EV to make sure it has CCS charging and ideally the car should have been designed as an EV from the ground up & not converted from an ICE. Remember that a PHEV is not an electric car!

[ecliptic]

Thanks for the great info. Hoping we will get the ID3 or ID4 is South Africa soon.

[chrissmith]

Thanks for the video. Am in the UK, and my main worry is that i dont have a garage or driveway (my car is parked on a street). Id like to see videos about extended use of an EV only using non-home charging.

[Dave-in-France]

I'm picking up a new MG ZSEV next (same SAIC) drivetrains and have been quoted for fully comprehensive cover between 225 - 300 euros a year.

[ramman]

On the pre condition vw please allow the battery to warm or cool whilst on charge so short trips the efficiency improves

[Brianj]

Excellent vid, keep up the good work!

[jonathansmith]

Ive worked out millage wise a full battery in England (as in miles not KM) would be about 182 miles for full charge driving around 70/75 mph. That’s not bad as driving at 60 (like I do) would probably be over 200 and more around my city. Plus when it’s warmer would be even better. Very usable EV that ID as charges quite good too. The longest journey I tend to do is 220-240 miles and stop around half way for lunch etc. Usually about an hour. The ID3 would be perfect EV companion for such a trip. Great review. Thank you