Volkswagen has lifted the veil of secrecy on his debut serial EV ID.3

8 May 2019

Volkswagen revealed title, prices and the reserve of his first mass BEV

Electric battery powered (BEV) is the size of a hatchback Golf is meant to become the basis of the strategy of the VW Group valued at €30 billion ($34 billion), aimed at the overthrow Tesla from Olympus of modern electromobility and achievement by 2050 of a fully carbon neutral company... electrical VW firstborn will be called ID.3 and from the start of production will be "carbon neutral vehicle".

The day before the official presentation of ID.3 in the network of "leaked" photos of new items as to "polyamorie" of the red stripes, however, is very aesthetic

To compensate for those areas of business that have not can use green energy, VW is also involved in the "social and ecological projects" in Asia and Brazil to help some of the most vulnerable ecosystems in the world.

With dimensions comparable to the VW Golf, the electro hatchback costs ID.3 promise the interior like the Passat

Also developed solutions for charging batteries with neutral carbon emissions, including Elli charger for wall charging stations, VW and a network of fast charging IONITY in continental Europe. Both claim to feed on green energy.

Today, VW launched a marketing campaign to collect pre-orders for the electric car ID.3, the cost of which in Germany will be below €40 000 ($45 000), excluding state incentives.
While for the UK market presented the car of average level of equipment 1st Plus and other versions of ID.3 will include the entry-level version priced below €30 000 (£26 000), i.e. approximately the same price level as the diesel version of the Golf-and. There will also be a version with a higher capacity battery, the price of which has not been disclosed.
Head of sales VW jürgen Stackmann categorically said at today's presentation in Berlin on the occasion of the launch of the program reservations: "We're not playing – this car will surpass all of our future competitors".

ID.3 will be the first carbon-neutral vehicle

Potential customers can register at an early stage of the production ID.3, paying a registration Deposit of €1000 (£750), and they will be contacted early next year to confirm your order as soon as I install the official price and full specs have been confirmed. The Deposit will be fully returned in Germany until April 2020, the report said VW. The first batch of cars will be limited edition of 30 000 units, which will be delivered to customers starting from the middle of next year, said VW. The issue of ID.3 1st Plus will start at the end of this year on a refurbished VW plant in Zwickau in East Germany. VW says that will put 100 000 units of the ID.3, 2020 – the first full year of the electric car, and that in the future this figure will increase to 110 000 units a year.

The segment of electric cars in recent months is growing explosively, and on the European market

Accordingly, the first available version ID.3 will have a battery of average capacity (58 kWh), allowing to overcome 420 km (261 mile) in accordance with the current European test cycle WLTP. This promises the actual characteristics of such models as Hyundai and Kia Kona Electric e-Niro.

A more powerful four-wheel drive versions ID.3 will appear later

The VW expect that this battery capacity is the most popular option of three versions of a battery with a capacity of 45, 58 and 77 kWh, respectively, providing the power reserve from 330 to 550 km (205-342 miles) on WLTP. All versions of the electric vehicle through the use of 400-volt electrical system should be able to charge from a quick charging power up to 100-125 kW via connector CCS, ensuring the completion of the range of up to 260 km (162 miles) in 30 minutes, and up to 80% of the battery's capacity. In addition will be available and the slow charging by using two types of charging alternating current is 7.2 kW and 11 kW.
The use of Volkswagen-om new platform MEB for electric cars means that ID.3, with a wheelbase 20 cm longer than the Golf, i.e., approximately equal to 2.83 m, will provide at a total length of C class (4,25 m) is the same interior cabin space as a Passat. It is also expected that the volume of the Luggage compartment ID.3 will match the dimensions thereof have Golf-a, i.e. when the five-seater version expected volume is about 380 liters.
Stuckmann added: "With the vehicle ID.3 we will open a third strategic Chapter in the history of our brand, after the models of the Beetle and the Golf. The third room also signals the possibility of expanding in the segments above and below it. We have a lot in the process of development". He added: "But in the medium to long term we need to reduce costs and be more aggressive towards affordable prices. But we need time for industrialization is already designed – we're starting something new, and it will take some time before we will be able to take the next step".
Hatchback ID.3 will be core to the strategy of VW to reduce CO2 emissions and the first model, built in new world electric platform MEB. The brands Audi, Skoda and Seat, are included in the VW Group, demonstrated at the last world motor shows a number of concepts, also built on the platform of the MEB.
So that ID.3 will be key to the strategic objectives of the Volkswagen brand is to become the largest producer of electric vehicles by 2025, reaching the level of annual sales of 1 million electric vehicles and positioning by the time the product line of more than two dozen models BEV. Stackmann said: "Volkswagen –a world-class player and when we move in a certain direction, following us for a lot of people".

He also confirmed that ID.3 will be a key stopper in showrooms Volkswagen during startup sales: "Yes, you will see the real ID3 dealers. People want to touch the machine physically. Yes, many people already spend there my whole life, but still want to touch the car in a tactile way, when you buy it. So, Yes, we will need to provide the opportunity and exchange of experience driving first owners. It's so important, when offered something, which neither you nor the others don't know yet. That's why the showrooms of our dealers are so important. Some people look at the dealer network as a problem, but we look at it as an asset."
In the buying process potential customers will also have access to estimates of the range of electric vehicles ID in the "real world" along with the calculated WLTP range. Stackmann explained: "We do not want to deceive our customers."

The ambitious efforts of the VW Group aims to stir up competition in a segment where all manufacturers are struggling to profit, and this is mainly due to the tightening of regulation against pollution. Stackmann also stressed that electric cars VW "must make money".
The most important markets for ID.3 according to VW will be Norway, Germany, Netherlands, France, UK and Austria. All in all, the electric car ID.3 intend to present in the markets of 29 countries.

free charge
During the first year of operation ID.3 for his buyers, VW will provide free charging in the amount of up to 2000 kWh for public charging stations that use brand application We Charge, including fast chargers that are managed in Europe service IONITY.
Buyers ID3 "pilot" of the series will be able to choose from three different versions of the equipment in four colors of body painting. The basic version of the first issue (for Britain) will be equipped with matrix led headlamps, satellite navigation with voice control, and a roof of contrasting color. For the top-end versions will be available panoramic glass roof and the industry's first head-up display augmented reality. The initial version will have only a single rear motor with rear wheel drive. However, the AWD version (and variants with higher capacity) is expected to follow later.
The marketing Volkswagen say that in their opinion, there is a strong likelihood that starter edition would be sold out already before in September in Frankfurt am main at the IAA'19 will host the world premiere of ID.3.
VW executives say ID.3 is oriented to European customers and is not expected at this stage, it will be sold in the United States or China, although this is not excluded.
The product line of VW ID will include a crossover and sedan aimed at both the U.S. and China, as well as the version of electromedicine Microbus, in retro style of the 1960s. Volkswagen has registered a number of potential names to identify promising models for the same system as the ID.3, in the range of ID.1 to ID.8. So electro hatchback costs the dimensions of the Polo hatchback may be denoted as ID.1, while a small electrocreaser can get the symbol ID.2, well, the concept Crozz, probably will try on brand designation ID.4. By the way, he will also be presented at the Frankfurt motor show this September.

Concept SEAT el-Born lfrtn a very distinct idea of how it will look elektrochelovek Golf-class platform MEB

By the way, just presented the concept SEAT el-Born gives a 90% idea of what will be the electric SEAT hatchback C-segment on the basis of the MEB, which will share elements with ID.3.

The style of the dashboard concept SEAT el-Born, and gives an idea about the interior ID.3 

Thus, the instrument panel is pressed to the windscreen, and behind the wheel there is a small digital instrument panel. A large "floating" infotainment unit is angled towards the driver, and the lack of transmission tunnel means that the front should be enough space.

A special sitting of spaciousness to the front seats in  SEAT el-Born that is not noticeable

Rivalry with Tesla
As a sign of increasing competition in the market, Tesla sent out in the environment of potential German customers an email, noting that its Model 3, Model S and Model X – the best line offers a serial of electric vehicles.
Last week Tesla Inc. raised $2.35 billion to strengthen the financial balance after another unprofitable quarter. Based in Silicon valley automaker, intends to seriously compete for the markets of Europe and China, making it the direct competitor of the Volkswagen Group with its premium brands Audi and Porsche, which also develop their own ambitious plans for increasing production of electric vehicles..