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VW ID.3

Shefwedfan

This is just a thread so everyone can keep updated on the ID.3 Launch Edition.

Target price to start below €40k before any state subsidy
1st year 2,000kWh free public charging(WeCharge app required and include Ionity)
8 year battery warranty, 160k km minimum of 70%

After Frankfurt show(12th Sep- 22nd Sept) order phase starts. The registration number is required. Will be able to order via the chosen dealer. This is the one you picked on preorder.
Production end of year

ID.3 1st
4 colour choice
3 version(large wheels on all)
420km
58kWh battery

ID.3 1st
Voice control, sat nav

ID.3 1st Plus
IQ lights, bi-colour interior and exterior

ID.3 1st Max
HUD, panoramic roof

If you want we can track users and garage. If you post details I will add to list. I seen similar on the Ioniq thread so might as well rob

I picked Liffey Valley as they service my eGolf at present so seemed to automatic choice

Of course you dont need to post details if you dont want

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the_amazing_raisin

jogdish wrote: »

Finding hard to get information on the ID charger. Does anyone have this charger at their home, picture/video how big is it ? Would need to be on a front facing wall of the driveway here, kinda worried how much of an eyesore it would be. Are there clever ways to hide it ? Also is it a cable from the ESB before it enters the house or from after the metre (on the inside for me) and back out again?

It's big enough, if you've seen the Zappi then it's similar size.

If you're looking for discreet then it's probably not the best option unless you have a side passage or hedges you can hide it in

Silent Running

DrPhilG wrote: »

Anybody else looking at wrapping the silly black plastic console?

Fella in England is doing them in alcantara fabric. £200 though, the console needs to come out, be separated, wrapped and re-glued.

Apparently the centre console, the cup holder area, comes out and goes back really easily. So it should be handy to do a DIY vinyl or cloth cover. The material used on the seats can be got fairly easily, but it's expensive. It's microfleece, Dinamica from https://vyvafabrics.com/fabrics/dinamica/#dinamica-environment

The door handles are another story and there are tales of little plastic locators breaking off. The thinking is that the door handles are best done in place.

Great info in this thread. https://www.meinid.com/thread/223-folierung-klavierlack-elemente/

DrPhilG

Yeah the alcantara looks nice but no more practical than the gloss black.

I've just seen too many online that have scratches, not just dust/dirt.

I'll price around the local places here for a matt wrap.

the_amazing_raisin

DrPhilG wrote: »

Anybody else looking at wrapping the silly black plastic console?

Fella in England is doing them in alcantara fabric. £200 though, the console needs to come out, be separated, wrapped and re-glued.

Mine is holding up better than I expected, other than the odd wipe with a cloth it hasn't needed much cleaning

I'd probably wrap it with something matte black, those areas get a lot of greasy fingers poking them so probably best to get something hard wearing and easy to clean

eagerv

DrPhilG wrote: »

Anybody else looking at wrapping the silly black plastic console?

Fella in England is doing them in alcantara fabric. £200 though, the console needs to come out, be separated, wrapped and re-glued.

The Piano black doesn't annoy me now as much as I thought it would. Before getting car I had plans to wrap.
The only bits I find look a bit messy are on the drivers door and the main screen. You cannot see the finger prints on the main screen when is in use.
I keep a pack of antibacterial wipes in car to give a quick clean now and again, probably good practice atm..:)

DrPhilG

Anybody else looking at wrapping the silly black plastic console?

Fella in England is doing them in alcantara fabric. £200 though, the console needs to come out, be separated, wrapped and re-glued.

[Deleted User]

Bif wrote: »

You guys are enjoying the 204bhp and instant torque!!!

They've all got instant torque.
sustained acceleration above 60kmph is the reason for the big motor. They've got 310Nm of torque. I don't see how they'll be able to reduce that in the 93kW version when it becomes available.

fafy

CoBo55 wrote: »

Everyone here seems to be very happy with their cars. Would it be stupid to buy one and use a local 50kw charger and not get a home charger at all? The missus is grumbling about having a charger at the front of the house...

I agree with your missus, a lot of them look awful, allthough, having it down the side certainly helps. I ordered this one, getting it installed in 2 weeks, its quite expensive, at €1,950 less the grant of €600, but there is no way i am looking at a messy hose reel type setup for years to come, i wanted something tethered, and also, very discreet that you would not even know, it was a charger. Choice of colours to blend in with your home as well.

https://andersen-ev.com/products/andersen-a2/

Bif

You guys are enjoying the 204bhp and instant torque!!!

eagerv

KCross wrote: »

Actual. My rear tyres are only 0.5mm above legal!

Wow, never seen tyre ware like that after only just over 10k km. Even on more sporty cars/tyres I would expect 20k km at least.

slave1

KCross wrote: »

How are you all doing on tyres?

I've over 10k km done but the rears are at 2mm already! :eek:

Fronts are just shy of 4mm.

I've the Bridgestone Turanza ECO 18". These ones
They are well rated (A fuel and B grip) but obviously soft.

How are the rest of you doing? Not sure I'll get the same tyres if they disappear after 10k km.

Wow, something off kilter there, I know these smaller EV's suffer with spin but gone after 10k kms is unreal, even the fronts are bad.

[Deleted User]

KCross wrote: »

And what’s the point of that if it has a 13A plug on it?

Is what you are suggesting more relevant to the continent where 3 phase is common. I don’t see the point of it in CoBo’s scenario.

Single phase.

KCross

eagerv wrote: »

At times I am not light on the throttle, but generally my driving would be fairly economical. Also mainly longer rural driving with little start/stop, roundabouts etc.
Your wear seems excessive, are you measuring actual thread depth or legal depth remaining above the wear indicators?

Actual. My rear tyres are only 0.5mm above legal!

KCross

[Deleted User] wrote: »

some manufacturers upgrade the 10A to 16A for 100 euro and the cable is clever enough to step down to match the supply.

And what’s the point of that if it has a 13A plug on it?

Is what you are suggesting more relevant to the continent where 3 phase is common. I don’t see the point of it in CoBo’s scenario.

[Deleted User]

KCross wrote: »

I don’t get your point. I’m just saying anything above 13A isn’t really a granny cable as you can’t use it “everywhere”, which is what a granny cable is.

Why would you get a 16A cable instead of a normal 16A charge point when you are going to the hassle of getting an electrician in to wire up a 16A setup? I don’t understand what you are suggesting/recommending or how it’s better/easier than a 16A charge point.

some manufacturers upgrade the 10A to 16A for 100 euro and the cable is clever enough to step down to match the supply.

KCross

[Deleted User] wrote: »

16A cables are there but you or preferably your Electrician need to be checking your household wiring to get that 16A without doing damage.

I don’t get your point. I’m just saying anything above 13A isn’t really a granny cable as you can’t use it “everywhere”, which is what a granny cable is.

Why would you get a 16A cable instead of a normal 16A charge point when you are going to the hassle of getting an electrician in to wire up a 16A setup? I don’t understand what you are suggesting/recommending or how it’s better/easier than a 16A charge point.

eagerv

KCross wrote: »

Wow! I know you drive easy and I'm not light on the throttle but the differences are stark there.

The Bridgestones have melted off mine! I do hit alot of roundabouts which doesnt help, but still!

I had the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance on the Leaf and got reasonable mileage from those so might go look at them then.

thanks for replying.

At times I am not light on the throttle, but generally my driving would be fairly economical. Also mainly longer rural driving with little start/stop, roundabouts etc.
Your wear seems excessive, are you measuring actual thread depth or legal depth remaining above the wear indicators?

[Deleted User]

KCross wrote: »

Its after the meter. If you put it before the meter the ESB will be having a quiet word with the cops!

You can now "tap off" a cable from the meter box if that is easier but the default should be to wire it back to your consumer unit if you can.

The generally accepted idea of a granny cable is something you can plug into any standard house socket.... that would put it at a max of 13A and they are generally limited to 10A so as not to overheat/overload the wiring.

16A cables are there but you or preferably your Electrician need to be checking your household wiring to get that 16A without doing damage.

KCross

jogdish wrote: »

Finding hard to get information on the ID charger. ... Also is it a cable from the ESB before it enters the house or from after the metre (on the inside for me) and back out again?

Its after the meter. If you put it before the meter the ESB will be having a quiet word with the cops!

You can now "tap off" a cable from the meter box if that is easier but the default should be to wire it back to your consumer unit if you can.

into_the_wild wrote: »

I thought granny cables came in 32A as well. No?

The generally accepted idea of a granny cable is something you can plug into any standard house socket.... that would put it at a max of 13A and they are generally limited to 10A so as not to overheat/overload the wiring.

KCross

eagerv wrote: »

Just checked mine this morning. Almost 12k km.

Front 8mm. Rear 7mm. Goodyear 18" Efficient grip Performance.

Wow! I know you drive easy and I'm not light on the throttle but the differences are stark there.

The Bridgestones have melted off mine! I do hit alot of roundabouts which doesnt help, but still!

I had the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance on the Leaf and got reasonable mileage from those so might go look at them then.

thanks for replying.

into_the_wild

[Deleted User] wrote: »

granny cable.

I thought granny cables came in 32A as well. No?

eagerv

KCross wrote: »

How are you all doing on tyres?

I've over 10k km done but the rears are at 2mm already! :eek:

Fronts are just shy of 4mm.

I've the Bridgestone Turanza ECO 18". These ones
They are well rated (A fuel and B grip) but obviously soft.

How are the rest of you doing? Not sure I'll get the same tyres if they disappear after 10k km.

Just checked mine this morning. Almost 12k km.

Front 8mm. Rear 7mm. Goodyear 18" Efficient grip Performance.

jogdish

Finding hard to get information on the ID charger. Does anyone have this charger at their home, picture/video how big is it ? Would need to be on a front facing wall of the driveway here, kinda worried how much of an eyesore it would be. Are there clever ways to hide it ? Also is it a cable from the ESB before it enters the house or from after the metre (on the inside for me) and back out again?

CoBo55

KCross wrote: »

This might be a better conversation in the charge point thread but is your house wiring quite old... meter inside the house sounds like it might be?

You might need a survey/check from electrician first to decide what’s possible. You might have to do remedial work first.

Regardless, since you have an electric shower you definitely should get a load sensing charge point. It will negate the need for a priority switch and is a much better long term solution.

The house was built in 1994 so should be ok that way, the meter is in the porch not in the house itself. I had read about needing something extra if you had an electric shower. The load sensing charge point would ideal as they would rarely clash but you know yourself Murphy’s law etc:pac: I won’t derail the thread any further. Thanks to everyone.

KCross

CoBo55 wrote: »

Many thanks for the replies lads. You answered my next question, tethered v untethered I didn't know what it meant. I don't have a side entrance but I could put an untethered EO mini in the porch or even on the black raised border between myself and the next door neighbour. The meter is in the porch could the electrician access power from there putting in a separate isolator or does he need to go back to the consumer unit? Oh, I have an electric shower too:D

This might be a better conversation in the charge point thread but is your house wiring quite old... meter inside the house sounds like it might be?

You might need a survey/check from electrician first to decide what’s possible. You might have to do remedial work first.

Regardless, since you have an electric shower you definitely should get a load sensing charge point. It will negate the need for a priority switch and is a much better long term solution.

CoBo55

Deleted User wrote: »

granny cable.

Cheers.

[Deleted User]

CoBo55 wrote: »

Oh, I thought all the chargers mentioned were covered by the grant or did you mean the granny cable for 230v/16A?

granny cable.

CoBo55

nkay1985 wrote: »

Mine was installed three weeks ago and the technician said that they're now allowed to go through the meter box so that would be fine. I also have an electric shower.

Do you need an extra unit to prevent both running together? Shower/EV.

CoBo55

Deleted User wrote: »

A 230V/16Amp charger cable will get the ID3 from 10 to over 80 percent a few nights a week if you must avoid the unsightly charger but a dumb 7kw charger with SEAI grant is better if you can make it work for you.

Oh, I thought all the chargers mentioned were covered by the grant or did you mean the granny cable for 230v/16A?

[Deleted User]

CoBo55 wrote: »

Many thanks for the replies lads. You answered my next question, tethered v untethered I didn't know what it meant. I don't have a side entrance but I could put an untethered EO mini in the porch or even on the black raised border between myself and the next door neighbour. The meter is in the porch could the electrician access power from there putting in a separate isolator or does he need to go back to the consumer unit? Oh, I have an electric shower too:D

A 230V/16Amp charger cable will get the ID3 from 10 to over 80 percent a few nights a week if you must avoid the unsightly charger but a dumb 7kw charger with SEAI grant is better if you can make it work for you.