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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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eagerv

Deleted User wrote: »

Anything can catch fire, TV in standby, Laptop/Phone Power supplies, I don't consider the dryer any more or less likely to catch fire in fact, the battery in People's e-scooter and ebikes are more likely to catch fire and they're more than likely all charging away in areas they can ignite other materials close by than where the dryer would be.

+ buy good quality brands and always have smoke alarms in every room.

Good points, we also run a lot of stuff at night, but I wouldn't be allowed to run a clothes dryer in this sort of weather.

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Also have a son who works at night from his home office, but the house could be burning down around him and he wouldn't notice..

[Deleted User]

ted1 wrote: »

I’d run the dryer during the day. It’s the most likely to catch fire.

Anything can catch fire, TV in standby, Laptop/Phone Power supplies, I don't consider the dryer any more or less likely to catch fire in fact, the battery in People's e-scooter and ebikes are more likely to catch fire and they're more than likely all charging away in areas they can ignite other materials close by than where the dryer would be.

+ buy good quality brands and always have smoke alarms in every room.

Sam the Sham

Comer1 wrote: »

Are these calculations correct?

In a year, I currently use approx 6,000 kWh during the day and 1,000 kWh during the night so my night use is only 17% of my daytime use. Day night meter not justified.

With the ID.3 doing 30,000 km per year at say 18kWh/100 km, I'd be using on average an additional 5,400 kWh of electricity. Is that correct?

So if I charge the car at night, with a day night meter, keeping my day usage as it is:

6,000 kWh during the day and 6,400 kWh at night makes a day night metre a no brainer?

I think that depends on the rates you're getting. There are plans out there whose "night rates" are almost identical to what others are selling 24-hour electricity for. Sometimes it's even the same supplier. Here's an Energia page for what they are calling their "cheapest electricity offer": https://www.energia.ie/plans-and-switching-info/electricity

It's the night rate of .1423/kwh incl VAT that they are calling the cheapest. Day rate is .2921 incl VAT (!). But I'm with Energia and, thanks to a bit of haggling, I was able to get a 24-hour rate of .1443 incl VAT.

All that to say: I wouldn't assume that you'll get the most economical deal by switching to a day/night meter, even with an EV.

charlieIRL

Comer1 wrote: »

That would be OK in the city but 119 km wouldn't get me to the nearest hospital and back.

I live in the middle of the country!;)

the_amazing_raisin

[Deleted User] wrote: »

lol that would be my luck.

I think it's still impounded in Egypt, so you might still be in luck

[Deleted User]

eagerv wrote: »

Any truth in the rumour that there is a ship stuck sideways in Emden port?

:D:D

lol that would be my luck.

eagerv

Deleted User wrote: »

Dealer said my id.3 was in the final assembly stage yesterday and hasn't left the factory yet. He'll let me know what boat it's due on.

So I'm reckoning it might get on a boat by Friday and then here next week and maybe collect week after.

Any truth in the rumour that there is a ship stuck sideways in Emden port?

:D:D

the_amazing_raisin

ted1 wrote: »

I’d run the dryer during the day. It’s the most likely to catch fire.

It'll shock you then to learn I managed to send the washing machine up in smoke

the_amazing_raisin

Comer1 wrote: »

It's just a surprise to me that my night usage will be more than my day usage with an EV. Our electricity bills are fairly hefty as it is

You need to factor in the fuel savings as well when you're looking at your electricity bill

If your bill goes up my 50 euors but your fuel bill goes from 150 to 0 then you're saving 100

ted1

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Our night rate is well above our day rate which is what you want, get as much as you can on the night rate, EV, dishwasher, immersion, washing machine, dryer etc etc all the high loads if possible on night rate.

I’d run the dryer during the day. It’s the most likely to catch fire.

[Deleted User]

Our night rate is well above our day rate which is what you want, get as much as you can on the night rate, EV, dishwasher, immersion, washing machine, dryer etc etc all the high loads if possible on night rate.

Comer1

TitianGerm wrote: »

You'd move all the washing, dishwasher, showers etc to night rate as well if possible and reduce your day usage even more.

It's just a surprise to me that my night usage will be more than my day usage with an EV. Our electricity bills are fairly hefty as it is

TitianGerm

Comer1 wrote: »

Are these calculations correct?

In a year, I currently use approx 6,000 kWh during the day and 1,000 kWh during the night so my night use is only 17% of my daytime use. Day night meter not justified.

With the ID.3 doing 30,000 km per year at say 18kWh/100 km, I'd be using on average an additional 5,400 kWh of electricity. Is that correct?

So if I charge the car at night, with a day night meter, keeping my day usage as it is:

6,000 kWh during the day and 6,400 kWh at night makes a day night metre a no brainer?

You'd move all the washing, dishwasher, showers etc to night rate as well if possible and reduce your day usage even more.

Comer1

Are these calculations correct?

In a year, I currently use approx 6,000 kWh during the day and 1,000 kWh during the night so my night use is only 17% of my daytime use. Day night meter not justified.

With the ID.3 doing 30,000 km per year at say 18kWh/100 km, I'd be using on average an additional 5,400 kWh of electricity. Is that correct?

So if I charge the car at night, with a day night meter, keeping my day usage as it is:

6,000 kWh during the day and 6,400 kWh at night makes a day night metre a no brainer?

the_amazing_raisin

Comer1 wrote: »

That would be OK in the city but 119 km wouldn't get me to the nearest hospital and back.

Strictly speaking it's the getting to hospital part that you need to worry about, driving back isn't as urgent

However, even if you charge to 80% every night there isn't much penalty to this. The cycle life of the battery is much higher when the battery isn't charged to 100%

Comer1

charlieIRL wrote: »

After a lot of driving yesterday, mine is sitting outside at 25% which is what I got home with - range indicating 119 kms.

I won't be driving again until tomorrow at the earliest so no need to charge it last night.

That would be OK in the city but 119 km wouldn't get me to the nearest hospital and back.

[Deleted User]

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

I hope it works out for you, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's a few more weeks than that

Well hopefully once on the boat it won't be long I'll be hounding the dealer once it's arrived on the Island.

the_amazing_raisin

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Dealer said my id.3 was in the final assembly stage yesterday and hasn't left the factory yet. He'll let me know what boat it's due on.

So I'm reckoning it might get on a boat by Friday and then here next week and maybe collect week after.

I hope it works out for you, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's a few more weeks than that

[Deleted User]

Dealer said my id.3 was in the final assembly stage yesterday and hasn't left the factory yet. He'll let me know what boat it's due on.

So I'm reckoning it might get on a boat by Friday and then here next week and maybe collect week after.

charlieIRL

Comer1 wrote: »

My father used always say you should never have your car low on petrol outside the door. He said you never know what emergency can pop up in the middle of the night.

I bought what I thought was my last €20 of petrol last week but two nights unexpectedly driving to A&E over the weekend changed that. Thankfully, everyone is OK, but it left me thinking about the reassurance of being able to fill up an ICE day or night in minutes.

If I were to to only be charging my EV when it was needed, it would be totally useless in such a situation.

I think I'll be keeping my EV at 80% every night.

After a lot of driving yesterday, mine is sitting outside at 25% which is what I got home with - range indicating 119 kms.

I won't be driving again until tomorrow at the earliest so no need to charge it last night.

charlieIRL

Patmwgs wrote: »

No need for a personal attack, it is just my opinion. Heating control buttons are blue when on ,
And the the off button is blue when off.does not make sense. It has a problem understanding the rich beautiful donegal accent.

I think slave1 was refering to his own ignorance and not knowing if voice control worked or not.

dmcg90

Ordered an ID.3 Tour on 18/6, now showing in the VW website tracker (no VIN). Interestingly it's saying it's a 2022 model and when I asked my dealer - he believed that it should bring 120Kw charging and area view for reversing which is great (he'll confirm soon).

Silent Running

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

Nope, you have to make guesses and hassle the dealer a lot. They're able to see more details than you and me, if they're bothered

The lads in Germany were able to see online exactly where the car was in the build process. The UK buyers too. We have to squeeze information out of our dealers.

Silent Running

Deleted User wrote: »

How do you track it ?

I have a good dealer and they're willing to put up with me.

adunis

finbarrk wrote: »

Hardship to be stuck in an emergency situation with no charge I'd guess?

Ignore me having a bad day........
I was sliding to the fact that plugging in by night is zero hardship

finbarrk

adunis wrote: »

And that's a hardship why exactly ?

Hardship to be stuck in an emergency situation with no charge I'd guess?

Comer1

adunis wrote: »

And that's a hardship why exactly ?

Huh???

adunis

Comer1 wrote: »

My father used always say you should never have your car low on petrol outside the door. He said you never know what emergency can pop up in the middle of the night.

I bought what I thought was my last €20 of petrol last week but two nights unexpectedly driving to A&E over the weekend changed that. Thankfully, everyone is OK, but it left me thinking about the reassurance of being able to fill up an ICE day or night in minutes.

If I were to to only be charging my EV when it was needed, it would be totally useless in such a situation.

I think I'll be keeping my EV at 80% every night.

And that's a hardship why exactly ?

[Deleted User]

CoBo55 wrote: »

On the 24th of December they'll do it on the telly and radio for you... This thread has gone from the sublime to the ridiculous. Tis time to exit stage left me thinks.

Thanks for stopping by, see ye.

Patmwgs

Comer1 wrote: »

Thanks to your advice I got a wheel and spacer. Is there a size I should be looking for with the wheel brace?

Thanks

The extendable one that halfords and your local car spare shop is perfect. The wheel bolts have a fixed washer to help with locking tight, and they are not hard to loosen. The only let down is the handle on most jacks are not up to job for lifting the car, i added a large screwdriver for this.