VW ID.3

I’m fairness the 8 year warranty isn’t to good either. It only covers 70%….

Yeah pretty sure my ID.4 makes a similar noise

Dunno what it is, maybe relays in the battery charge/discharge circuit changing over

The changes for the ID.3 Pro S in detail:

New display and operating concept: Next infotainment generation builds the technical bridge to ID.4/ID.5
New software and infotainment generation with 12.9'' inch display
New steering wheels incl. changed key assignment
New gear selector lever (replaces previous gear profile clasp on the ID cockpit)
Voice assistant IDA with significantly more comfort and many new functions
Increase of the maximum electrical power from 150kW to 170kW
Improvement of acceleration 0-100km/h from 7.9s to 7.1s
Improvement of the DC charging power from 170kW to 175kW
Reduction of the maximum electric range [combined] (WLTP) from 575 km to 559 km
Conversion from 4-seater to 5-seater
20'' LM wheel "Sanya" is new production wheel
Confident travel: Intelligent e-route planner automatically starts DC preconditioning and thus ensures short charging stops with optimal charging performance
Customer request implemented: illuminated touch sliders
More safety when getting out: the ID.3 Pro S with an exit warning that warns of vehicles of any kind when opening the door (optional)
Elimination of the heated, electric comfort seat as well as the ambient lighting 30-color as series (new: optionally available)

Why would they change the gear selector? There's literally nothing wrong with it.

I know, I like its Citroen vibe it's a bit different.

I finally got a chance to charge my new (to me) 2021 ID3 Pro 58kWh to full and check the available capacity with car scanner. It's reading 52.5kWh available. Assuming starting available at new was 55.8kWh (based on other posts & similar to Bjorn's test car) then it'd be about 6.3% degradation.

I'm not sure if I can see the number of DC vs AC charges in car scanner, will take a look. I've yet to DC charge it myself although probably should test just to ensure it works fine.

I imagine the Pro could be using the old motor for a while yet, the 52kWh ID.4 is still on the old motor

150kW is probably the max power you'd want to be pulling from a ~50kWh battery anyway

I'll be happy with the new screen and software, looks like a significant upgrade over the original

I wonder will the 12.9 inch screen make it into the RHD version without moving the light controls to the right of the steering wheel like the ID.4

I'm guessing all the ID.3s will get updated to the same screen given they all have the 12 inch screen now. The 10 inch version seems to be gone completely

When it happens is anyone's guess, if they're running down stock of the older screens then it could take a while

I haven't heard anything definite on whether the older hardware will get the software updates

No doubt some stuff will never make it to the older cars. For example my ID.4 1st will never get the park assist or auto lane change

If the UI updates and the battery preheating made it to the older cars that would be a big plus I think

I brought my ID3 first edition for NCT today and failed for both " Dipp beam direction" headlights "dipping to the right", I have the non matrix headlights, from looking at various onlne forums, it mentions a travel mode setting for changing direction of beam from driving on LHD to RHD and vice versa, but this setting is not available in Settings for me. Others mention that the GPS controls this setting. Has anybody got any ideas of how to resolve this? I am still on version 2.4 of software.

from the manual

Thanks for that, I have the basic first edition which doesn't have advanced main beam control and the travel mode setting is not available in my settings menus

The only check carried out on lights during a routine service is whether they are working or not. It should have been picked during PDI though.

Hi folks,

I’m here in search of some advice….. looking to purchase a used ID.3. It’ll be our first EV, primarily intended as a second car at this stage, and we will still have an ICE car in the house for a while yet I’d say.

I’m not yet decided if will I buy from a dealer or private, but are there any issues on particular to look out for, or particular models/ specs to look for or avoid?

Having only ever bought ICE vehicles, I’d have been looking at mileage and service history as primary factors. Is EV mileage Teagarden as same?

TIA,

The ID3 is a lovely car. Very similar to a Golf, but nicer, and a bit bigger inside.