Used Volkswagen ID.3 for sale

What types of used Volkswagen ID.3 cars are there?

The Volkswagen ID.3 is a family hatchback, which means it occupies the same space in the market as the Golf.

Because it’s built from the ground up as an EV, and it isn’t a converted regular car, it’s packaged very well. VW says its interior space is more similar to that of the Passat – a much bigger car.

It might be an electric-only model, but there are three different battery options and plenty of power configurations to appeal to most types of drivers.

Popular Volkswagen ID.3 trims

Volkswagen has sold the ID.3 with a number of different trim levels over its time on sale, with choices slimming down during the global chip shortage in 2020 and more being added after its mid-life facelift.

> Volkswagen ID.3 Essential - facelifted entry-level spec with LED headlights, a 12.9-inch infotainment display, keyless go and adaptive cruise control

> Volkswagen ID.3 Match - well-equipped model with matrix LED headlights, keyless entry and heated front seats

> Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance - an electric hot hatch with 326hp, a Harman/Kardon sound system and adaptive chassis control

Volkswagen ID.3 history

Volkswagen introduced the ID.3 in 2020 at a similar time to the launch of the Mk8 Golf as its first ID-branded electric model, indirectly replacing the outgoing e-Golf which was based on the Mk7 Golf.

Since then, several other models have followed, including ID.4 and ID.5 crossovers, the ID.7 saloon and estate models, and the ID.Buzz.

> First-generation Volkswagen ID.3 (2020) - popular, affordable electric hatchback with plenty of configurations

> Facelifted Volkswagen ID.3 (2023) - sharper exterior design, trim level revisions and upgraded, bigger infotainment display

What features does the Volkswagen ID.3 have?

When the ID.3 first went on sale, Life was the entry-level model. It included LED headlights, tail lights and ambient interior lighting, keyless start, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a 10-inch infotainment display.

Upgraded Business, Family and Style cars added things like matrix LED headlights, a reversing camera, keyless entry and a panoramic sunroof.

Facelifted cars come with some extras, like automatic high beams, faster rapid charging and a larger 12.9-inch touchscreen.

Is the Volkswagen ID.3 reliable?

Mechanically, the Volkswagen ID.3 has proven very reliable.

It’s built by a company known for its quality manufacturing, and it features fewer moving parts than a combustion-engined model which means there’s less to go wrong.

Earlier on, there were some software issues with the infotainment display. These should be ironed out now, but it’s worth checking if your used VW ID.3 has received the free update from dealers that enables over-the-air (OTA) updates.

How much does the Volkswagen ID.3 cost to run?

All Volkswagen ID.3 models are cheap to run because they’re among the most efficient electric cars out there, thanks to their compact dimensions.

You can find a used VW ID.3 for sale with a choice of three batteries – 45kWh, 58kWh and 77kWh.

They’re good for a range of around 210, 260 and 340 miles, respectively. The GTX Performance has a bigger 79kWh battery and an extended 370-mile range.

Who is the Volkswagen ID.3 suitable for?

A used Volkswagen ID.3 for sale is a great pick for drivers who typically buy high-quality hatchbacks like the Golf, but who are ready for lower-cost electric motoring.

It has all the benefits of a regular hatchback, like usable rear seats and a good-sized boot, which makes it a strong choice for families.

It’s a more premium alternative to the MG4, but also faces competition from the Nissan LEAF and Cupra Born.