VW ID.3

Depends on personal opinion

D mode has limited regen and the car will coast along when you release the accelerator pedal (NOTE: if the car is approaching a junction and Eco Assist is enabled, the car will apply full regen to recover as much energy as possible)

B mode will apply full available regen as soon as you release the accelerator pedal. One caveat is that at 100% SoC your regen is slightly limited because you can't charge the battery above full, so your regen braking will be a bit weaker

Personally, I use D mode when driving on a motorway for long distances as it's more efficient since you aren't braking when you don't need to.

I use B mode at all other times as it's more of a "one pedal" experience and I feel it's easier/safer in estates or around towns

VW's stated approach is that you shouldnt need to think or worry about it. The car will take care of it. The main thing they do state (and its front and center on the charging screen) is that you should only charge to 80% unless you need the extra range that day.

Other than that, dont leave the car at 100% or 0% for prolonged periods of time (days/weeks, hours is fine).

D vs B is just a personal preference. It will be obvious what each one does once you drive it in each mode. I prefer D, I dont like aggressive regen but as I said its a personal preference. No right or wrong answer. D is more efficient though if thats your thing.

The light bar is there to give you indications of things.... example... flashes red when you are about to crash into the car in front of you! :)

It gives a small white indication when there is an upcoming reduced speed limit or a bend where you need to slow down.

Shows two white bars to indicate that you are not in the centre of the lane

It shows the state of charge of the battery when charging by showing an ever increasing green bar.

Best of luck and enjoy the new car feeling))

Just out of interest what was your last car? The Tour 5 seems to be the savvy choice for early adopters who know the true state of the charging network and winters effect on range.

It took 3 months from moment of order. Initially I'd been told to expect approx. 2 months but then as the date drew near the push backs. Tbf some of the delay was due to human error on their end which I won't get into and were it not for that then 2.5 months would be be about right. The salesmen told me that they can't get the cars in fast enough which I'd believe.

There is no too often. Rapid charge it as many times as you need. The car has active heating and cooling inside the battery so it will ensure you dont damage the battery.

I'm a couple of days short of 3 months with my order and I'm told early Oct. at best...I should've moved sooner😉!

Yea, she’s right. I questioned it too. No idea why it’s classified that way.

Yes Estate and VW will not change it. I contacted Motor tax who said it was a revenue issue. Revenue said they can only change it if VW notify them which they do not appear to want to do for whatever reason I do not know..

Is the tax the same for an estate as for a hatchback?

Yes, for an EV at least

No problem, if its the same for everyone that's grand.

First week done, over 1000km in the bag lol.

1K in a week!! What were you up to,.... giving all the friends and family a spin in it ??

How much did you have to charge for that?

If you are ever near the big smoke give me a shout and I'll give you a go of my we-charge card 😉.

You seem to be very happy with it anyway, as we all are. (I think)

ID.4 also shows as an estate in the log book

Finally picked up my Tour 5 after a long wait. Haven't had much driving time yet due to work but loving it so far. Does anyone know how to display the ODO/ Trip on the main speedo display? I'm used to seeing it there!