Specification
- Years on sale
- 2020 onwards
- Body type
- Five-door hatchback
- Battery options
- Three battery sizes over the years, including 58kWh and 77kWh. The battery size isn't in the model name, so check the exact car.
- Range guidance
- Varies by battery – the largest 77kWh versions go furthest. Check the official figure for the specific car.
- Charging speeds
- Rapid charging via CCS: up to 100kW on most cars and 125kW on the 77kWh battery, rising to 120kW and 170kW on cars from 2023. Home charging via Type 2.
- Battery warranty
- 8 years or 100,000 miles, guaranteeing at least 70% of original capacity.
What to check
- Check the software version in the car's settings, and confirm with Volkswagen that it's the latest. Early cars had well-known software glitches.
- Be wary of cars registered before January 2021. They weren't delivered with the final software.
- Ask about the 12V battery. Some cars had a fault that drained it while parked.
- Confirm the battery size. It isn't shown in the model name.
- Get a battery health report, and check how much of the battery warranty remains.
Known issues
- Infotainment and driver display glitches, mostly fixed by later software updates.
- 12V battery drain on some early cars.
Pros
- Spacious for its size
- Long battery warranty
- Quick rapid charging on later cars
- Lots on the used market
Cons
- Early software problems
- Infotainment can be frustrating
- Battery size not obvious from the badge
Is a used Volkswagen ID.3 a good buy?
The ID.3 is a roomy, comfortable hatchback with plenty of choice on the used market. Its weak spot is software: Volkswagen admits the car's launch was rocky, with glitches affecting the screens and charging.
Buy the right one
- 2021 onwards – earlier cars weren't delivered with the final software
- Latest software installed – check in the settings and with a VW dealer
- The right battery – the size isn't in the name, so confirm it
Battery warranty
Volkswagen covers the battery for 8 years or 100,000 miles, guaranteeing at least 70% capacity.
Before you buy, read: How to check the battery health of a used electric car.
See also our used Skoda Enyaq guide, which shares its software.
See also our used VW ID.4 and Cupra Born guides, which share its platform.
Frequently asked questions
Last updated 16 October 2026