VW ID.3 V2

Sounds like you'll be grand so.

Our first and other EV is a Tesla, so in terms of software it's a hard call, because the Tesla tech is pretty hard to beat.

But have had no issues with the ID3 at all, software is a little more clunky than the Tesla but it's a great little car. It'll do similar trips to yourself, won't leave the county too often and will do the odd 300km round trip, assuming it will need a charge stop somewhere along the way

The updated 2027 ID3will be unveiled on 27/28 march.What changes can we expect?

The app350 motor which replaces the current app310 will be more efficent. Trials on the small battery ID4 provided 40 more kms. The WLTP should be closer to 475kms for the 59kw battery. Much better software and buttons similar to the IDPolo. Vw say the battery is new and more efficent. All will be unveiled on 27/28th march.

MV Future Way is the next ship due in from Emden. Hasn't departed yet.

There's another vehicle carrier due in but that's coming from Zeebrugge so I presume it's not VAG.

Currently waiting on an Elroq that was ordered in October and built in 1st week of Jan.

New version of ID.3 and Born will allow Waze be displayed on larger steering wheel display. Traffic Assist 3 should stop and start for traffic lights by itself.

Feels like this was a long time coming but finally got the keys today

The 2021 ID3 I bought a few weeks ago is in the garage already!!

Wife came home from a drive the other day saying the car felt like it was wobbling a bit. I went out to it and could actually move the rear wheel by hand while it was parked. Felt very loose. Checked the wheel nuts, all tight. Found a bolt in behind the wheel that was loose - some suspension part I think.

Dealer came and collected it straight away to be fair. Garage said wheel bearing needs replacing.…so I dont know what caused the other part to be loose - can dodgy wheel bearing do that....it wasn't making any noise. Cars/mechanical work is not my strong suit.

I know parts like this can just go with use, but car went though NCT the day before we collected it, so I am surprised! Fingers crossed it's all good once sorted!

Have being doing a deep dive in AI on the new facelift id3s and borns. Some interesting things emerging. The id3 neo pure gets the new app350 motor with the Lfp battery. The pro model is sticking with the app310 motor and nmc 59kWh battery combination. The Born equivalents get the app350 motor in born/born + and endurance models. Can't confirm this but is a bit surprising if true. Some interesting points also with Euro 7 regulations impacts - 1 pedal driving intro is a response to meeting more stringent requirements on limiting brake dust (more regen/less braking) - battery health requirement of 80%/100k kms after 5 years and 72% ? After 8 years/160k km. Also software must allow for battery health monitoring- SOH measurement. This is what I've got after asking specific different questions and generally getting consistent responses. Some of this may bs - but it is what I'm getting. Appreciate comments on the reliability of this info.

Yes. As I understand it the app310 motor is the original one. The app350 is the new upgraded version of the 310 being more energy efficient and has more torque. The app550 is a relatively new larger motor which is coupled with the 79kWh battery for applications where more power is needed- again it is very efficient and has more power and torque.

I could have sworn that the auto wipers worked before in light rain with stalk set to intermittent.

But on a long drive yesterday, nothing happened at all no matter how long I waited for them to wipe in the rain , even went through the sensitivity setting from 1 to 4 on the stalk.

Is that normal or how do the auto wipers work?

Also, is there a way of seeing the estimated battery upon arrival through Android Auto Navigation?