Video Summary
The Volkswagen ID.3 Facelift was driven from Oslo to a location northeast in Norway. Here are the findings from the video review of the electric car:- The ID.3 Facelift had 19-inch wheels with 215/50R19T EcoContact 6 Continental tires.
- The reviewer doesn't think these are the most aerodynamic or most efficient tires.
- After fully charging, the range shows 325 km.
- As the cabin is cooled down, the car pulls power from the plug to maintain the state of charge. This only works if the car is plugged in.
- The battery’s state of charge may not reach its max, especially if pre-cooling begins before the charging finishes.
- A bug in the car’s software inaccurately displays that the car is charging when it is not.
- Using the car scanner, you can see that it is still charging. The car continues to put power into the battery even after it reaches 100%.
- The easy charge app states 1.3kW pulling 5.9 amps.
- HVAC refers to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. The reviewer likes that the car pulled power to maintain the state of charge while HVAC was running.
- After turning HVAC off, the car still pulls power from the plug.
- Over several ID3 tests in the past, the car has reported between 55kWh and 57kWh. On this test, it was less. The tester isn’t sure why.
- The car has a feature that sets off the alarm system when a device is connected to the OBD. This is likely a safety feature.
- To get a similar range in the ID.3 Facelift to that of a Skoda Enyaq Coupe SUV, speed limits in Norway must be followed.
- The car, at the end of the test, recorded a final distance of 376km at 100%.
