Volkswagen ID pre orders open May 8th
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From AutoExpress - https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/97043/new...
I think this will be the EV to beat, I'll certainly be getting an order in as soon as it opens. Anyone else?
I think this will be the EV to beat, I'll certainly be getting an order in as soon as it opens. Anyone else?
Looks like they're talking about 3 levels - a 48kWh to do ~200, 55kWh for around 280 and a 64kWh which can do around 342. As it's kicking off around £26k I'd imagine a mid-range for circa £30k should be doable. They've also talked about simplified spec levels (thank god).
Hopefully the deposit will be similar to the Hyundai system where it's refundable pretty much up until registration - being an online system I suspect that will be the case.
Hopefully the deposit will be similar to the Hyundai system where it's refundable pretty much up until registration - being an online system I suspect that will be the case.
kambites said:
If the 64kwh one is over £35k before government incentives it'll be over-priced, IMO.
The cheapest Kona 64kWh is £36,300 before incentives - I'd hope the VW is a little cheaper than that.I get the feeling VW have been so burnt by Dieselgate they're throwing lots of money at EV development in order to get some good PR - hopefully that pays off with a decent product.
Yeah I think there's a few things working in VW favour for the ID. It's a custom platform for an EV and they're making all the right noises about packaging - RWD, Golf road space with the interior space of a Passat etc. As I mentioned in a previous comments, they're also desperate for good PR after Dieselgate and are pumping a lot of money into the project.
It all depends on the product and the price/range but I think the signs are looking really good. Currently I've got deposits down for a Tesla Model 3 and a Kona which is due in a couple of months. Still not sure which way I'll go, but the VW ID is definitely on the list.
It all depends on the product and the price/range but I think the signs are looking really good. Currently I've got deposits down for a Tesla Model 3 and a Kona which is due in a couple of months. Still not sure which way I'll go, but the VW ID is definitely on the list.
Burwood said:
I assume this is the default ID.3 thread.
I ordered one but will cancel if Autocar is correct. The First Edition is offered with 3 trim levels. 'The UK will only be offered First-Plus' and given First-Max has the augmented reality head up display i will pass. It's a must have for me. Completely lacks the cool factor.
Yeah I'm in the same boat. Pretty disappointed if we only get the mid spec. Hopefully there's plenty of time for VW to change their mind..I ordered one but will cancel if Autocar is correct. The First Edition is offered with 3 trim levels. 'The UK will only be offered First-Plus' and given First-Max has the augmented reality head up display i will pass. It's a must have for me. Completely lacks the cool factor.
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