The size and the turning circle are huge wins for me. I don't like large cars, but my ID.3 is plenty big enough inside. I still think mine drives really well, its quiet, handles nicely and has enough poke to get me out of trouble in city or countryside traffic.

A used ID.3 1st Edition was and still is our first electric car. It's just right in every respect except one and that is that the wheel rims are stupidly big. I would like to replace the 7.5j x 19 with 7.5j x 17 wheels and the tyres from 50 to 60 profile. Less kerb rash, even more plush ride and of course cheaper tyres at replacement time. There is absolutely nothing else that I would change with the car or wish was different. If our car was somehow taken from us then I would replace it with another ID.3. Assuming not then I expect that we will keep this car for many years.

Thanks for this, Chris. So many commentators beat up on the ID.3 that I sometimes forget all the things VW got right

Nice that you have such a good experience. I have my car in for fixing the UI/computer now for 1,5 months. Good thing - I have had an id.5 as a loaner within the period and also used it for my holiday. The id 5 has no issues. My id 5 is possessed - it randomly turns on things radio, a/c - it also turns the heat all up or down - turns on the cruise control - heated seats and steering wheel - I have started calling it Christine.... I believe the VW FB community would be a good place to share my 'Christine videos'. It is not fun to have a car that has been in for 6 times and is now out of warranty without the problem being fixed. If VW doesn't fix it now, I have no other choice than to scrap the car and sue VW. Nobody else than VW can fix it as it is electronics misbehaving. I don't understand how a big manufacturer can treat their customers like that and that the EU does not ensure that manufacturer liability is uphold.

I have an ID4 and think it's great and I agree with a number of things you listed, The ID light is fantastic, always wanted to be "Knight rider", the driving information screen is perfect and clear, I am not a fan of other cars relying on large central screens, I wear varifocal glasses, so prefer the essential info straight in front of me. The Matrix headlights are excellent, allow you to switch in the software when changing countries and moving from driving on the left to the right. Love the ACC. I cannot agree that there is anything positive in the omission of illumination from the heater controls at the base of the Infotainment screen, how that one ever got signed off is baffling, who ever would have thought people wanted to change the cabin temperature in the dark. Gesture control is useless , and I don't like hiding soft buttons in the navigation screen until your fingers are 20mm away from them. I actually like the 3 button window controls, I don't accidently open the rear windows. Can't see why so many reviewers just had to comment on it. Oh the door mirror adjustment, lacks a click stop. so you have to look at it to know what you are going to change. Overall the car if excellent, 9000 miles covered, drives and handles well with good acceleration and comfort. Great cabin space. Charging speeds are good, I've seen peak of 135kw. The App is generally fine. when they are not changing their back end servers, but in the UK, the App still gets the range wrong as it treats an MPH value as KPH and converts it to MPH in error, how can this take so long to fix. Efficiency is good, just did a 244 mile trip at 4.2 m/kw using from 100% to 20%, no public charging needed , mixed Motorway and 'A' roads, 62 miles range left when I got home (306 total range) 77kwh battery. Shout out for your channel. some great content and enjoyable presentation. Thank you.

ID3 appears to have taken a fair amount of criticism from uk car journalists for its interior quality and software. I have a 77kw Pro S 2023 first generation car and find it brilliant. I can get over 300 miles on a charge and have never had any issue with software. I like the simplicity of the interior and the fact VW has considered the environmental factors. I really don’t understand the criticism it has had. Great channel btw 👍🏻

Reviewers were too harsh on this car initially, which I think had a bit of an impact on its image. It's really quite great, except for a couple of minor annoyances. Sure, the newest car I've owned was built in 2010, but this is by far the best car I've ever had. And that includes any of the rentals and company cars I've had over the years.

I like your positivity and agree. I’ve had an ID3 for 2 years and have just replaced it with a new one. It’s an all round superb car, practical, roomy, comfortable, economical. I feel fortunate to be driving such a car while pumping zero emissions into the air.

yes, the drivers club is a huge benefit.

Excellent description of many things that Volkswagen got right from the start with the ID.3. In your driving videos you also described the comfort and stability at autobahn speed, which are important features. ☮️

Hands down the best car I've ever owned.

Top vid Chris. Sums up our ID journey from the start. Shame about the 7 though. Those lease prices are ridiculous. The 5 is big enough for us and I won’t upgrade to what looks like a stretch version of what we have. We love it!😊

What about energy consumption? I'm quute happy with mine. Average is 14.3 kwh/100km since february. In all the tests of the facelift they are praising that it is so efficient. But as far as I know the drivetrain has not changed. Can't imagine that there is a difference.

Thanks for pointing out the amazing things it has (also in SW). VW should just continue your lease as is but switch the car to ID.7 😜

I am not on facebook but it would be great if you can share request to add two more simple features in the future: ACC with +5 km/h increments (now only +1 or +10) and ACC speed limit calibration maybe in range of +-0-10 km/h, for example if I set +3, it will go 53 on speed limit 50 and 123 on speed limit 120.

I agree with basically everything you said. Biggest gripe I have with my ID3 is that the software updates take so long to get. I still don't have 3.0 even though the new cars already have much further versions. Not a big problem, but annoying.

I like that it has a smooth yet punchy drive combined with a very quiet interior. I don't like that it asks each time - yes every f'ing time if I want online mode or offline. I also seems to have the voice control popping up many times when that wasn't selected. Gesture control has no added value,

I bought an ID3 and have used one for a year and a half. Most comfortable and pleasurable car I've ever used. Love driving it, and it's so smooth. Looks phenomenal in my opinion, has a lot more character and pop than a Tesla. However the infotainment system is AWFUL. I can't stand it. Apple CarPlay disconnects from time to time, and resets. This reduces when I charge my phone with a cable, not via wireless charging. The VW GPS isn't too bad but looks clustered. Also would prefer being able to turn on AC the moment I step in the car, rather than press a number of buttons. Overall I would say a solid 6 out of 10 (4 huge points lost because of the VW system)

I like that you say Folkswagen.

Great Video! I only have problems with Android Auto. When connected, I can't accept calls. I had this Problem with two ID3s. One with 2.4 and the other with 3.2. So I assume this can be a problem from my Phone (Samsung S21 Ultra). Do you know something about it? And yeah I do not use Facebook 🤷

Hey man, how do you compare the ID.3 with Smart #1?

Please could you provide a link to the Facebook group that you are referring to? There are several coming up in my search; but none look correct. 😊

ID models need to update their dash to the same as the new ID 7 and Toureg.

Great lights, great turning circle, software is still pretty shonky, dealers are still awful. Fine as a runaround but limited range (58kw 1st Edition), poor routing and so so charging network means I choose the Model 3 every time I need to do a journey. I'll keep it though, might even upgrade the screen in a years time if they offer it at a decent price and it helps with the incredibly annoying start up routine. Everyone loves a moan, that's human nature.

Agreed that VW got a number of things right on their EVs. In fact, they did several things with the eGolf that they need to do on all the ID cars - they need to do a heat pump and a direct heating defroster. They have these, but only as options and only in some markets/models. We *really* need to be able to buy the ID.3 in the US and Canada! The one fix they *should* do is have 5 seat belts with the biggest battery - don't tell me they can't figure out how to do this?!

hello, you are talking about the new software that will be implemented in the new screens ... okay but will the old Id3s built in 2023 have it too????? ? ... . I'm from Belgium and I'm super happy with my id3 except that I asked vw to unlock the software for an installation of rear speakers but they refuse and if I unlock it with an odbeleven, they told me the warranty could be voided :(

Great video. I just ordered Cupra Born and I am afraid I made a terrible mistake due to everybody complaining about having problems with shafts constantly. Did you have a similar problem on your ID3? Why hasn't VW addressed those? I heard they simply told service centers to use some kind of glue/silicone now because they don't even want to replace them any more but this is very temporary fix. Have you heard anything about this? Is there any permanent solution?

Regarding ACC: is the reactiontime and agressiveness when you have changed lanes, and the speedlimit has changed, also available when you do not have Travel Assist?

hi did you compare the different feeling when you driving ID3 with 18,19,20 rims? I’m ready to buy it but still considering about the rim size.

i wuld get one but they are just stupid expensive

It's a nice car with one big problem, it's far too expensive compared to its rivals. Why would you prefer this over a Tesla model 3, Volvo EX30 or Smart #1?

The ID7 will be a big jump. VW evolved well in the right direction, Software package now works, design is cool, efficiency must be improved though and they think to much ICE / traditional in terms of power output, way to low. ICE was very expensive to create high power output - not anymore with an electric power train, I don't get it. All vendors listened and put 400hp + in their cars, good example is Polestar. They started in the back of the pack and they are now very efficient and doubled their power output. VW are you listening????? Please provide more efficient and powerful powertrains, so you will stay competitive with the Chinese at least.

An excellent summary, sadly I feel the id3 will be seen as a great missed opportunity held back by internal politics and by every effort being made by VW group management to derail the legislation and build no more than the minimum necessary to keep their ICE car production legal and fine free. My Kia ENiro is a better vehicle in every way. A Tesla M3 or MY is better than either.

I hope VW will follow through on this pure EV strategy (not bother making it "feel" like a gas car). After Tesla, they seem the only manufacturer in Europe who can actually deliver EVs within a couple of months - maybe also Polestar/Volvo. If they can keep prices low and work on the vehicle integration like Tesla, so that they have space for a proper front trunk and better HVAC system while they make money on the EVs (they probably do not at the moment) then things look bright for them in Europe.