Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance 2021

Starting price: €31,960

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Usable battery
45 kWh
Nominal battery
55 kWh
Drive
RWD
Real range (combined)
270 km
AC charging
7.2 kW
DC fast charging
50 kW

Ownership summary

Verdict:

Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance 2021 works best as a RWD electric hatchback for drivers who want stronger acceleration alongside usable EV range. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 346-352 km official, but also about 270 km mixed and 215 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 7 h 6 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 42 min (est.), so highway use needs more patience. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 385-1267 L cargo and 8 years / 160,000 km battery warranty. The top WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate. Range confidence is high and the tracked ownership specs are complete.

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Main caveatThe top WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate.

Range reality

Official WLTP range: 346-352 km
BEVDB mixed estimate: 270 km
Cold highway estimate: 215 km
Mixed vs top official: -82 km / -23%

Charging reality

Home charging: 0-100% 7 h 6 min
Fast charging: 10-80% 42 min (est.)
10-80% range added: 190 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats: 5
Cargo: 385-1267 L
Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence: High
Specs completeness: Complete
Estimate basis: WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data: None of the tracked key fields

Real Range

City - Mild Weather	331 km
City - Cold Weather	226 km
Highway - Mild Weather	265 km
Highway - Cold Weather	215 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Battery

Nominal Capacity	55 kWh
Usable Capacity	45 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	8 years
Warranty Mileage	160000 km
Cathode Material	NCM712

Source: Manufacturer

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Charging

Home / Destination

Charging Type	Type 2
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power	7.2 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)	7 h 6 min
Charge Speed (mild)	40 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	30 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging Port	CCS Combo 2
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power (max)	50 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)	45 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)	42 min
Charge Speed (mild)	290 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	230 km/h
Autocharge Supported	No

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported	Yes
Supported Protocol	ISO 15118-2

Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible	No
Automatically using Navigation	No

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Charging Times

Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~7h 5m

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A	2.3 kW	22h 15m	13 km/h	—
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A	3.7 kW	13h 50m	21 km/h	—
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A	7.2 kW	7h 5m	41 km/h	Limited by vehicle
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A	7.2 kW	7h 5m	41 km/h	Limited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A	7.2 kW	7h 5m	41 km/h	Limited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~42 min

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
CCS 50+ kWCCS connector	45 kW avg.	42 min	294 km/h	Vehicle-limited above 50 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Performance

Acceleration	8.9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed	160 km/h
Total Power	110 kW (150 PS)
Total Torque	310 Nm
WLTP Consumption (combined)	15 kWh/100 km
Drive	RWD

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

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Energy Consumption

BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)	270 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)	16.5 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

WLTP Ratings (best case)

Range	352 km
Rated Consumption	14.9 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range	346 km
Rated Consumption	15.1 kWh/100 km

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Safety (NCAP)

Safety Rating	5/5
Adult Occupant	87%
Child Occupant	89%
Rating Year	2020
Vulnerable Road Users	71%
Safety Assist	88%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	4261 mm
Width	1809 mm
Width with Mirrors	2070 mm
Height	1568 mm
Wheelbase	2771 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1772 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2240 kg
Max. Payload	543 kg
Cargo Volume	385 L
Cargo Volume Max	1267 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	0 L
Roof Load	0 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	No Data

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Miscellaneous

Price	€31,960
Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 3 seats
Turning Circle	10.2 m
Platform	VW MEB
EV Dedicated Platform	Yes
Car Body	Hatchback
Roof Rails	No
Heat Pump	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	No, optional

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.