VW: The ID.3 in the first long-distance test 🎥
RESULT ABOVE EXPECTATIONS Hypermiler Felix Egolf brought the first ID.3 from the VW plant in Zwickau to Switzerland. The economy professional drove the 58 kWh battery pack over 531 kilometers to Schaffhausen without recharging. Felix Egolf from Zug drove the ID.3 from the VW plant in Zwickau to Schaffhausen. The official WLTP range for this ID.3 [...]
Felix Egolf from Zug drove the ID.3 from the VW plant in Zwickau to Schaffhausen.
The official WLTP range for this ID.3 is 420 kilometers. On his record drive, Felix Egolf exceeded the range specification according to WLTP by 26 percent.
As a hypermiler, Felix Egolf knows all the tricks for getting as many range kilometers as possible out of an e-car.
How to drive the ID.3 particularly economically
He always drives with foresight, taking his foot off the gas whenever possible to let the car sail. But the ID.3's electronics also assisted him in his record-breaking drive.
When approaching a traffic circle, for example, Felix Egolf switched the automatic selector from D to N in order to roll toward it at idle speed. Shortly before entering the traffic circle, he switched back to D, and the ID.3 reduced its speed independently through recuperation. You have to have some practice for this.
Cool and futuristic design please
Felix Egolf takes stock: "The cockpit with the large touchscreen slightly tilted toward the driver is intuitive and functional. I also like the ID.3 because of its cool, futuristic design, the low air resistance and the 204 hp with which the electric motor on the rear axle pushes the car forward almost silently. In addition, road holding, cornering and rolling characteristics are exemplary."
At the start of sales there are six variants
Anyone interested in an ID.3: The ID.3 is initially available in Switzerland in the preconfigured "Life," "Style," "Business," "Family" and "Tech" versions. All are based on the base model ID.3 Pro Performance with the 58-kWh battery and a range of around 420 kilometers.
Its rear-wheel drive delivers an output of 204 hp (150 kW) and a maximum torque of 310 Newton meters.
The five models are available with automatic distance control, comfort and infotainment package with navigation system, and other standard equipment as required. Prices start at 39,450 Swiss francs ("Life")
The sixth "Tour" model is based on the four-seater ID.3 Pro S model and has the larger battery (77 kWh) for up to 539 kilometers of range, and it can be charged with up to 125 kW direct current.
The entry-level ID.3 Pure model with a range of up to 330 kilometers for around 32,000 Swiss francs will be available to order in a few months.
Data of the record drive at a glance
Distance traveled 531 kilometers (WLTP exceeded by 26.4 percent), consumption58 kWh = 10.92 kWh/100 kilometers (gasoline equivalent: 1.25 liters per 100 kilometers), driving time 9.5 hours,
Average speed 56 km/h, 44 percent highway, 56 percent overland and local passages, altitude difference140 meters (start 260 meters/finish 400 meters), load 245 kilos.
