As the Volkswagen ID.3 is one of the most popular electric cars on the road in Ireland and Northern Ireland accounting for 3.6% of all EV sales between January and October 2023, you might be wondering how to charge the ID 3. The ID.3 is a similar size to the VW Golf and a more compact version of its big brother; the ID 4.

What charger does the Volkswagen ID3 use?

All VW electric cars, including the ID 3 come equipped with a Type 1, 120-volt charger, which works well for occasional or emergency use, but isn’t ideal to be charging your vehicle on the regular. Using this type of charger can be both costly and could take up to 50 hours to fully charge which is far from convenient.

Typically, many EV oweners opt for purchasing a Type 2 charger, like zappi, for convenient home charging. The Volkswagen ID 3 comes equipped with a Type 2 connector for convenient charging, which can be used at home, work, or public charging points across the UK.

How much does it cost to charge the Volkswagen ID 3?

The cost of charging any EV always depends on a number of factors. From the type of charger used, location, tariff you’re on and even the weather!

For example, rapid charging will typically cost more than eco charging done during off-peak times if you’re on a smart tariff. However, if you’re looking to calculate the average cost of charging your Volkswagen ID 3 at home, this is around €24 if fully charging from 0%.

Charging your ID 3 using a rapid public charger will always cost slightly more, but is convenient for recharging when pressed for time or parked up for a period. The average cost to take the ID 3 from 20% charge to 100% is around €30.

Of course, we cannot comment for all public electric charging points as privately owned chargers can have their own rates and differences in tariffs. This is why utilising a home charger is often the most economical way in which to charge your car.

What is the range on the new Volkswagen ID 3 (2021 model)?

The range on the ID 3 is significantly less than it’s big brother; the ID 4 which tops at tops 500 kms. The range on the VW ID 3 is around 450 km. However, it’s important to remember that as with any EV the range is highly dependent on many factors such as the weather, driving conditions and locations.

Where is the charging port on the Volkswagen ID 3

Knowing the location of the charging port on the Volkswagen ID 3 is important, unlike pulling up at a fuel station where you can select the pump based on the fuel cap location.

If you’re looking to install a home EV charger then you will need to be sure this will easily reach the location of your charging port on your electric car. The Volkswagen ID 3 charging point is located on the back of the driver side of the car.