The Volkswagen ID.3 is a compact electric hatchback built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, sold across Europe since 2020 and updated for the 2026 model year with a revised lineup of Pure, Pro, and GTX trims. It measures 4,261 mm long on a compact hatchback footprint, positioning it against other European C-segment EVs.
The entry Pure uses a 52 kWh battery and a 170 hp rear motor for 388 km of WLTP range. The Pro steps up to a 59 kWh battery and 204 hp, reaching 434 km. At the top, the GTX carries a 79 kWh battery and a 285 hp rear motor, extending WLTP range to 604 km, the longest in the lineup. All versions support DC fast charging, with the largest battery accepting up to 183 kW.
Inside, the ID.3 carries Volkswagen’s updated infotainment software and driver-assistance suite introduced across the refreshed ID range, with a redesigned dashboard layout compared to the car’s original 2020 launch version.
Pricing in Germany starts from €36,900 for the Pure and rises to €50,795 for the GTX, with European deliveries beginning in July 2026.
Volkswagen ID.3 GTI
The ID.3 GTI is the first electric GTI and the first to drive its rear wheels. One rear motor makes 240 kW (326 PS, 322 hp) and 545 Nm, for 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and a limited 200 km/h top speed. It uses the 79 kWh battery, rated at up to 601 km WLTP, and charges at up to 183 kW DC, 10-80% in about 29 minutes.
The GTI-specific hardware is adaptive DCC sports suspension, progressive steering, Launch Control and a GTI drive mode, with 20-inch Wörthersee wheels, a red front stripe and GTI tartan sports seats. Volkswagen showed it in September 2026 as a near-production concept, with pre-sales from early 2027.
