Video Summary
The ID.3 Pure, with a 55 kWh battery, has been reviewed, focusing on performance and range. The version tested had 18-inch metal rims and Turanza Eco tires, aiding efficiency. At 100% charge, the energy content is 51.5 kWh. The stated WLTP range is 387 km, and the reviewer initially planned a 404 km route, although he later extended it. Consumption depends on the route driven; 14.0 kWh/100km was recorded initially, which then reduced to 12.9 kWh/100km.The test focused on highway driving while respecting the speed limits to achieve the best efficiency possible. The car features lane assist; there's no "Auto Steer," it's merely a collision-prevention, but has adaptive cruise control. It was noted that the ID.3 "Business Line," costing 320,000, is more expensive than the MG4 Luxury which has a larger battery and better performance with an 11kw charger. The ID.3’s Onboard charger is 7.0. Despite this, he stated that ID.3 is very efficient at around 20-degree Celsius; and stated that the car performed well on mountain roads as well as open motorways. The final recorded distance for this test drive was 413.5km with a consumption level that would provide a remaining 9km of range.
