The Volkswagen ID.3 retained 91% of its net battery capacity after 160,000 km of endurance testing, according to results published by Germany’s ADAC motoring association.
Engineers at the ADAC Test and Technology Centre in Landsberg am Lech ran the ID.3 Pro S, equipped with a 77 kWh net battery, over the distance in conditions designed to stress the battery, including frequent rapid charging and leaving the car fully charged for extended periods. Volkswagen guarantees its ID. models will keep at least 70% of their original net capacity for eight years or 160,000 km.
“The result shows the impressive quality of our ID. models even after covering many kilometres,” said Martin Sander, Volkswagen board member for sales, marketing and after-sales. “A high battery capacity of over 90 per cent after 160,000 kilometres confirms that our ID. models are also very attractive as used cars.”
ADAC said the ID.3 also performed well in terms of chassis and body durability, with no significant wear to axles, suspension or steering. Software updates during the test improved consumption, winter performance and charging speed, with the maximum rate increasing to 170 kW.
The association recommended drivers install all available software updates, noting enhancements such as an improved route planner that factors in traffic and charging stops to reduce journey times.
