What is the Volkswagen ID.3?
The ID.3 is a compact electric hatchback in Volkswagen’s ID family. Its dedicated electric platform gives the cabin a flat floor, helping make the most of the space in a car shaped for everyday use. It suits drivers who want a familiar hatchback layout with electric power.
Series production began in 2019. The ID.3 was the first Volkswagen model based on the company’s MEB electric platform, marking a new direction for the brand’s electric cars. Its listed generation, Generation I, spans 2020 to today.
Engines and power
Every ID.3 uses electric power. In European Union registration figures from 2019 to 2025, power ranges from 67 kW (91 PS) to 240 kW (326 PS). UK figures for 2025–2026 range from 125 kW (170 PS) to 240 kW (326 PS).
The most frequently registered EU entries include 70 kW (95 PS) versions in 2020 and 2021, and a 150 kW (204 PS) version in 2023.
Fuel consumption and CO₂
The ID.3 runs on electricity, so its energy use is measured in kilowatt-hours rather than litres per 100 kilometres. No consumption or CO₂ figures are included here.
Where was the ID.3 sold?
The ID.3 appears in European Union and UK figures. EU registrations cover 2019–2025, with 429,581 cars registered over that period; UK figures cover 2025–2026. As a compact hatchback, it brings electric power to a familiar everyday car format.
Questions and answers
Is the Volkswagen ID.3 electric?
Yes. The ID.3 versions listed for the EU and UK use electric power.
How much power does the ID.3 have?
The EU range is 67 kW (91 PS) to 240 kW (326 PS). The UK range is 125 kW (170 PS) to 240 kW (326 PS).
When did the ID.3 generation begin?
Generation I is listed from 2020 to today.
Where was the ID.3 sold?
The ID.3 appears in European Union and UK figures.