2021 VW ID 3 review – a must-have electric car? | What Car?

One of the greatest VWs of all time? Or a missed opportunity? The VW ID.3 is the German manufacturer's new great electric hope. Find out how far it goes on a charge, how much it costs, how it compares to its rivals and whether it’s any good or not.

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Video chapters:
0:00 Intro and first impressions
1:21 Interior
3:17 Infotainment
4:45 Rear seats
5:09 Boot
5:17 Driving and battery options
6:35 Town driving
8:02 Performance
8:47 Suspension
9:10 Summary
9:46 Outro

[danielsanderson]

Fan boys do my head in.... I have a Telsa and love it (it's the best car I have ever owned) but I would be just as happy to drive one of these, well done VW, I think they have done a great job with this, the more electric cars on the road the better!!! ... and the more companies investing in this clean tech, the faster it will be adopted too!!

I cant wait for a future when you can walk through a busy city and breath clean, fresh air

[MrTrull]

More reviews by Doug please. He’s personable but clear & not here to piss about and push his own ego. 😀👍

[berty]

Honest and accurate reviews by Doug. Too many of these car reviewers are annoying and the vid gets closed after 30 seconds, but not this guy.

[robinlarabi]

Wow, this reviewer is great! Straight to the facts and highlighting all the strengths/weaknesses of the car. I've learned in 10mins all I needed to know about the car. Thanks!

[vladsaghin]

Even though the ID3 came first, I think the ID4 will go down in history as the more important one because I predict considerably stronger sales in this SUV-hungry world we live in. Especially when you consider it's sold worldwide (unlike the ID3) and has a better quality interior

[philip]

Love this guy reviewing cars. So natural, so relaxed and in a world seemingly dominated by Matt Watson, who I also enjoy watching, this chap is a breath of fresh air. Please Top Gear, this guy and Rory!

[andrescarmona]

id3 is on our top list of cars we want to buy next year. Good review

[stevedougan]

Some of the comments on here...I have spent some time with the ID3 and it is superb, such a relaxing drive, ride is amazing and the interior a joy to be in. Yes some of the plastics are a little hard, but how often do I stroke the door panels? Never. I suspect like all products compromises are made to keep cost under control. The money here has gone in the right places, great looking car in the flesh, quick off the lights. 0-30 faster than most petrol cars you will sit next to waiting for green and a dealer network to look after you.

[reallukx]

so what's the best this segment electric car?

[johnwentworth-foster]

I have just ordered my ID.3. Excellent test drive, can’t wait for delivery end of June.

[garywright]

Just ordered a white id.3 with mid range battery, cant wait for delivery day. Test drove one a couple of days ago and was very pleased with the id.3.

[randomdodads]

I have an ID3 since two weeks ago. Was working perfect for two days after the software started to cause all sorts of issues, luckily VW just released a new version which I got, and after this update the car has been working a lot better. I like the car a lot, just do not get it with the 20" wheels, far too noisy. If you can, choose the 18".

[renebergqvist]

The suspension is much more comfortable than the Model 3. And the id.3 i quieter.
I have the model 3 and my wife the id.3. The id.3 is a practical comfortable hatchback well build no nonsense car - everything just works like it should - except for the SW. The SW is a true disaster.
You can't really compare the model 3 and id.3 as a car. The model 3 is an electrical BMW M3 (just faster) and the id.3 an electrical Golf or the 3rd peoples car like they claim/intend.
The model 3 is perfect for me and the id.3 perfect for my wife and she simply loves the car - the best car she has ever had.

[MrAtheHun]

Really good, (and non irritating) presenter. Whilst the car would not be my choice, great review. thanks.

[ianbarsted]

Great clip, thinking of going for this for my next company car, is the published electric miles correct eg 262 miles on a charge and how do you recharge on the road?

[phillipbeharall]

Very good informative video I've liked & subscribed 👏👏👏👏 I haven't seen anyone commenting on cable theft . You are charging your car at a public place go shopping can the cable be secured to the car ? Thanks again

[donaldduck]

I turned regen-braking off on my Ampera, you become accustomed to braking by just lifting your foot of the accelerator, problem being when all of a sudden you need to slow down quickly you just lift your foot off the pedal further instead of pressing the brake harder.

[rocketman]

I will pick my ID.3 up after Christmas, we already have a Mini Electric and that is a real "hoon" of a car.

[ronwilkins]

What is it like on ice? Rear wheel drive and weighty

[toninocars]

Good point for stopping and recharging. Tbh when most ev cars can do similar mileage with one charge 350-400 no matter weather, load, or speed as much then they will become a real replacement for the conventional ice cars. For town driving only ev Rae always been the better solution and wonder why car makers didn’t promote and make them a wide use many years ago, we might had have much cleaner air and more relaxed drivers, not idiots rushing through the city streets with ugly dirty diesels .