Volkswagen ID.3

Volkswagen ID.3
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The Volkswagen ID.3 is a five-seat electric estate that began production in 2019. It features a 133 kW electric motor, reaches a top speed of 160 km/h, and weighs 1,809 kg with a length of 4,261 mm. In Norway, the model saw strong initial uptake with 7,754 new registrations in 2020, though registrations declined to 2,743 by 2022, totalling 13,706 across the three-year period. Four recalls have been issued for the model in EU Safety Gate.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerVolkswagen
ProductionFrom 2019
Body typeEstate
FuelElectric
Engine power156 kW (209 hp)
Kerb weight1,857 kg
Top speed160 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,260 mm
Width1,810 mm
Height1,272 mm
Seats5
Doors4

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 21 European countries that registered the Volkswagen ID.3 in 2025 (35,774 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Volkswagen ID.3 registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Volkswagen ID.3 first registrations in Norway per year
20207,754
20213,209
20222,743
20233,141
20243,635
20255,572

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Volkswagen ID.3 cars registered for the first time across 21 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
United Kingdom9,098
France8,683
Norway5,572
Denmark5,090
Netherlands3,313
Italy1,136
Spain1,054
Portugal510
Poland316
Luxembourg286
Czechia204
Finland161
Slovenia129
Slovakia84
Croatia59

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Recalls & safety

4 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Volkswagen ID.3. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-05-26

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-04-02

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-11-07

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-06-21

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Volkswagen ID.3?
The Volkswagen ID.3 has a rated top speed of 160 km/h.
How much power does the Volkswagen ID.3 have?
The Volkswagen ID.3 produces 156 kW (209 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen ID.3?
The Volkswagen ID.3 is 4,260 mm long, 1,810 mm wide and 1,272 mm tall.
How much does the Volkswagen ID.3 weigh?
The Volkswagen ID.3 has a kerb weight of about 1,857 kg.
How many seats does the Volkswagen ID.3 have?
The Volkswagen ID.3 has 5 seats.