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Volkswagen ID.3 charging cost: what to expect

Volkswagen ID.3: at home off-peak, charging costs €2.90 – €3.47 per 100 km (average consumption: 16.3 – 19.5 kWh/100 km). At a rapid charger at €0.49 per kWh, expect €8.39 – €10.03 per 100 km. Here is the breakdown by version, the effect of winter and the assumptions used.

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Versions and consumption

Battery, consumption and charging power by version of the Volkswagen ID.3
VersionUsable batteryConsumptionEstimated rangeMax charging (AC / DC)
Pure Performance · 202145.0 kWh16.4 kWh/100 km≈ 261 km11.0 / 101 kWCalculate
45 kWh · 202045.0 kWh16.4 kWh/100 km≈ 261 km7.2 / 50 kWCalculate
Pure · 202452.0 kWh16.3 kWh/100 km≈ 303 km11.0 / 145 kWCalculate
Pro · 202358.0 kWh16.6 kWh/100 km≈ 332 km11.0 / 120 kWCalculate
Pro Performance · 202158.0 kWh16.6 kWh/100 km≈ 332 km11.0 / 124 kWCalculate
1st · 202058.0 kWh16.6 kWh/100 km≈ 332 km11.0 / 124 kWCalculate
58 kWh · 202058.0 kWh16.6 kWh/100 km≈ 332 km11.0 / 130 kWCalculate
Pro S · 202377.0 kWh16.9 kWh/100 km≈ 433 km11.0 / 170 kWCalculate
Pro S - 4 Seats · 202377.0 kWh16.9 kWh/100 km≈ 433 km11.0 / 170 kWCalculate
Pro S - 5 Seats · 202177.0 kWh16.6 kWh/100 km≈ 441 km11.0 / 175 kWCalculate
77 kWh · 202077.0 kWh17.1 kWh/100 km≈ 428 km11.0 / 130 kWCalculate
GTX · 202479.0 kWh19.5 kWh/100 km≈ 385 km11.0 / 185 kWCalculate
GTX Performance · 202479.0 kWh19.5 kWh/100 km≈ 385 km11.0 / 185 kWCalculate

Reference version: 58 kWh · 2020.

What it costs, version by version

Charging cost by version of the Volkswagen ID.3
Version100 km at home, off-peak100 km at home, standard rate100 km at a rapid charger10 → 80 % at home, off-peak10 → 80 % at a rapid charger
Pure Performance · 2021€2.92€3.68€8.44€5.61€16.21
45 kWh · 2020€2.92€3.68€8.44€5.61€16.21
Pure · 2024€2.90€3.65€8.39€6.48€18.73
Pro · 2023€2.95€3.72€8.54€7.23€20.89
Pro Performance · 2021€2.95€3.72€8.54€7.23€20.89
1st · 2020€2.95€3.72€8.54€7.23€20.89
58 kWh · 2020€2.95€3.72€8.54€7.23€20.89
Pro S · 2023€3.01€3.79€8.70€9.59€27.73
Pro S - 4 Seats · 2023€3.01€3.79€8.70€9.59€27.73
Pro S - 5 Seats · 2021€2.95€3.72€8.54€9.59€27.73
77 kWh · 2020€3.04€3.83€8.80€9.59€27.73
GTX · 2024€3.47€4.37€10.03€9.84€28.45
GTX Performance · 2024€3.47€4.37€10.03€9.84€28.45

Winter and summer: the effect on cost

For the reference version (58 kWh · 2020), in an oceanic climate (western France) and mixed driving: 19.0 kWh/100 km in January, i.e. €3.37 per 100 km off-peak, against 16.8 kWh/100 km in July, i.e. €2.99. Charging therefore costs about 13 % more in January than in July.

Compared with other models

At 16.6 kWh/100 km (reference version), the Volkswagen ID.3 ranks 46 out of 230 models in the Watt Budget database, from most to least frugal. The median is 18.4 kWh/100 km.

Assumptions

These are orders of magnitude. Your rates, your car and your trips change the result: the free calculator gives you the price of your own charge.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a full charge of the Volkswagen ID.3 cost at home?

For the reference version (58 kWh · 2020), charging from 10 to 80 % (40.6 kWh stored) costs about €2.90 – €3.47 off-peak and €9.10 at the standard rate. A full 0 to 100 % charge costs about €10.32 off-peak.

How much does rapid charging cost?

At €0.49 per kWh, a 10 → 80 % charge costs about €8.39 – €10.03 for the reference version (58 kWh · 2020), i.e. €8.54 per 100 km. The real price depends on the network and your subscription.

Does charging cost more in winter?

Yes, consumption rises in cold weather: about 13 % more in January than in July for this version, in an oceanic climate and mixed driving.

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