VW ID.3 First Drive - Is this the mass market EV the world needs? | 100% Independent, 100% Electric

[@richardlinares6314]

Funny how dieselgate could be the best thing to happen to VW. They won't be left behind in the EV revolution.

[@davidlazarus67]

In a decade they may be the only legacy car maker left in existence.

[@cannygrowabeard]

They won’t get left behind, but Toyota definitely will, for the company which innovated to bring the Prius into the world, their lacklustre when it comes to pure EVs is shocking. They are behaving like a petulant child.

[@poxer1]

@@davidlazarus67 Why do you think that?

[@stewartjmurray]

David Lazarus why on earth do you think that?

[@MRTOWELRACK]

@@cannygrowabeard Toyota perplexes me to no end. Toyota was ahead of the curve on hybrids. Toyota is not as centrally invested in ICE engineering as some others. Yet, Toyota is one of the least enthusiastic automakers for EVs. I'm willing to accept arguments for why smaller automakers aren't readily shifting from their ICE bread and butter, but Toyota is absolutely massive. Toyota has ample liquid capital to invest in EV R&D. Instead, Toyota mostly just offers compliance EVs.

[@TheMobilefidelity]

I thought I've had enough of ID.3 videos, and I've really watched a lot. But Robert is unmissable!

[@ClayMann]

Who else does an audible impression of a door shutting? That had me smiling for ages.

[@topcat4265]

9.38 I shouldn’t laugh but he goes to sit in the back saying how spacious it is and bangs his head 🤣 we love you Robert. Don’t change.

[@anemeth9281]

That's not true. I am 5'11" and the headroom is great in the back!

[@awo1fman]

@@anemeth9281 He banged his head on the doorway, not the roof. Not the same thing. Still funny.

[@Bratfalken]

Needs an estate version before considering one, a car that doesn't think rear seat passengers comes without heads!

[@jameslewis2635]

And now you know how the charecter of Kryten got his head shape.

[@Poitda31]

I had to laugh (sorry Robert) do you think it is a little awkward because the skateboard design has substantially raised the floor height?

[@thatperson0013]

I drove this last week. I can't forget it. So "soft" if that makes sense. And the power. It's unlike anything I've driven.

[@PanAndScanBuddy]

Soft power is a thing.

[@nolinchitnis]

Fully Charged is one of my favorite KZbin channels and I must say one of the best channels related to EVs and cars. Robert just rocks and its wonderful watching him host the shows. I still remember the first FC video I had seen was the one on Nexon shot in Korea and it got me hooked to EV tech. No other channel comes close to the presentation, the camer work and Robert's dry British wit and sense of humor.

[@gavineyre4745]

I've had my ID.3 for about 2 weeks now and the software glitches are annoying (as Robert found out). There is a major release of the software coming out in December and I'm expecting that most of them will be fixed. It is a pity that Robert didn't drive it at night as this is when the car really shows so great features. The way the lights focus on the direction the steering wheel is pointing is just amazing.

[@markiliff]

Yep. And you never have to dip either. My favourite feature so far.

[@WilliamPitcher]

@@markiliff dip?

[@DaanBrandt]

How is the experience with the sliders and the captive steering wheel buttons. Are they as annoying as one thinks sitting in it once for 5 minutes or does is get used to quickly. The software was the reason I decided to stop considering it for now.

[@xbmcbergman]

@@WilliamPitcher British for dim

[@jonwang999]

@@xbmcbergman I take it as auto-dimming high beam feature then. It's on my 2014 Model S, I turn it off as it's annoying as it keeps switching high beam on and off anywhere on-street or highway, probably annoying oncoming drivers. Annoying me as a driver as well. So off it goes and I just manually switch high beam as I see fit. Maybe I am getting to the age that all these automatic features start to annoy me. Although I do like the AP1 autopilot for highway driving.

[@mos6507]

The white steering wheel will stay clean for like, a day.

[@andymccabe6712]

It'll stay clean in MY hands - where do you put yours...........?!!!

[@David-bl1bt]

@@andymccabe6712 😂

[@CaroAbebe]

The white steering wheel version has less piano black, though.

[@theta2170]

VW told me they treat it to withstand staining.

[@allansmith7305]

@@theta2170 so, clean for 2 days?

[@The8BitGuy]

Please, please, please. Volkswagon, bring this car to the USA. I will buy one.

[@rascha7869]

sorry... YOU will get the id.4 instead ... coming soon to the USA !

[@jardarsundeolsen3123]

The 8-Bit Guy VW has decided to not bring the ID3 to the US for the foreseeable future and will instead start with the ID4, which will be available next year.

[@awo1fman]

@@jardarsundeolsen3123 Which is stupid. I couldn't care less about the ID.4, it's not the form factor I'm looking for. That goes for a lot of other people too.

[@jardarsundeolsen3123]

Mark Haury yeah, it’s a pity. There’s an increasing market for smaller cars in North America, so hopefully they’ll bring the ID3 over sooner rather than later.

[@bhatkrishnakishor]

Nice to see you here 🙂

[@ntokozompilela85]

As it was first driven in SA, it would be great to have it here in the land of sun and more sun!

[@Emotionengne]

Should’ve called it a “ Volts wagon” a missed opportunity there.

[@tomsixsix]

They've been using that in their ads.

[@MulderJosh]

Clicked like before even seeing it, Fullycharged is always quality content!

[@mikeymike1792]

The jump from interior driving shots in the UK to exterior shots in Germany kept throwing me for some reason. My brain was worried that Robert had started driving on the wrong side of the road all of a sudden.

[@julesdingle]

could have just flipped the footage in the edit....as most adverts do complete with their number plates x08080x

[@HenriZwols]

The wrong side of the road in the context of England. But actually the right side of the road obviously. 😁

[@miken4591]

Where were there exterior Germany shots?

[@michaeljoyce9161]

It's just a car, and that's wonderful. It doesn't have gull wing doors or go faster stripes. It doesn't have a celebration mode. It's just a car. That's why it is good.

[@mikeymike1792]

@@HenriZwols I won't argue with that. We're a weird little island.

[@marbastworks8519]

3:30 LOVE the Pause and Play symbols on the pedals!

[@sebastiand1816]

Right, thats cool.

[@theheathkitshop2424]

I thought I saw those as well. Kinda neat!

[@Darkest_matter]

Smart

[@thelifeofbatteries2603]

Only available on the First Edition - until the chinese find out

[@dalexa]

I saw that and thought it was so clever

[@dazzlar3]

I have test driven this car !! and I was amazed at it, extremely clever car...so intuitive...I've ordered one :)

[@Yelonek1986]

I'm sorry, but I can't stop laughing at 9:33. "So much room in here, this is as big as a Golf." and then he BANGs his head on the door.

[@michaelherlihy2090]

Yeah... I'm 193cm tall 6ft3, and I can sit upright in the rear in my eGolf but not in my ID.3. So really, the extra space in the ID.3 is not apparent in normal use cases.

[@treborheminway3814]

This gushing review seems a bit over the top. Nice car, but nothing special other than it's be 1st ev for the masses.

[@Brian-om2hh]

He used to bang his head on all the Golfs he owned too.....

[@Yelonek1986]

@@Brian-om2hh Now it makes sense, why they didn't edit it out.

[@davidianmusic4869]

He bangs his head on evrey door. It’s his thing.

[@luisribeiro4267]

Just picked up my ID.3 1st Edition last Friday; ordered it in October 2019... and now, 1 year later, it's here and it surpasses my expectations! It's just spot on, like that cold rich Pint of GUINNESS you've been waiting to sip down. It's true good things come to those who wait ;) It's not Champagne or Swedish Liquor by no means, but it's just utterly mild day-to-day usable and well thought-of bag of tricks. I'm over the moon... couldn't be happier. I DO RECOMEND it, hands out, no doubt about it! Cheers and thks to the FULLYCHARGEDSHOW Team, for all your proper public-service info and reviewing throughout the years. I'm a fan. Best regards from PORTUGAL to everyone, and do stop by for a visit whenever public health issues allow us all... Take care, have fun, and keep on riding CO2 free!

[@paulpark1170]

Talk to me 6 months...and tell me your REAL experience then

[@luisribeiro4267]

Paul Park I sense a lack of faith my young Padwan Fear not, in 6 months talk to you I will And a smile from ear to ear I will have, I trust But share your fears with me in advance you can Hold inside your doubts and reservations you should not... the way of the DARK SIDE (diesel smoke 💨 ) that is. Ribeiro dixit

[@paulpark1170]

Luís Ribeiro , I will be looking forward to your reply in 6 months...April 1st. 2021....

[@aussiepyro]

@@paulpark1170 so will I, especially if he writes it in Yoda speak again! Pure poetry that was 😂

[@ScrapKing73]

I'm curious what interested you in the ID.3 over the Kia e-Niro, the Hyundai Kona Electric and the Kia Soul EV? It seems to me the South Korean brands are highly desirable in this size, form factor, and price point.

[@dalroth10]

Another great video with an honest, (you're bang on with your 'dieselgate' comments at the beginning I think), sensible and objective review. I had no idea VW have spent as much as you say they have on their EV platform development. Truly staggering numbers!😲 I think the ID.3 will become a top selling car for VW, like the Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Ioniq Electric have. Let's be honest; most people interested in driving an EV just don't need and certainly can't afford a Tesla or Polestar2.

[@colinpalmer9070]

this is really not much cheaper than the SR+. (~2 grand). It has the same range but much slower and more basic features.. Good hatchback, but still less storage than M3.

[@brucekennedy5274]

I’ve watched a ton of id3 reviews but Robert grinning from ear to ear in one is a joy. Couldn’t agree more with the sentiment - the Tesla m3 and mY are the best out there, no doubt at all, but... I want this!! Or maybe it’s spicy brother the El Born, that looks ace.

[@bitcoin4ever]

My wife got one VWid3 Life the simpler version she loves it. We tried alot of different electric cars even Tesla and she liked this most. Said it just feels well done just done right thanks VW

[@mrgraham9007]

Great car, very well built. Gonna change my VW polo match auto, after 22years ownership, with no mechanical problems. VW expensive, but not in the long run. My new id3 will be great, guaranteed!

[@ΧρυσάνθηΜαρίφογλου]

I just want to say that this is the best KZbin channel period

[@dalroth10]

Absolutely agree

[@itstackyandtawdrytime]

I'm so pissed off with ALL Australian Governments who have failed the EV industry in Australia. Australia brags about being an early adopter of technology but in this case they are moving at a snails pace.

[@js-hl5hv]

I didn't realise there was an EV industry in Oz :) You have to protect all the car manufacturers from.....oh, hang on we got rid of those. But EVs can't do the sort of distances we do in Oz - oh, hang on they can and with the ever expanding fast charger network it makes those distances easy. EVs don't pay fuel duty - ah, now there is the kicker. They don't want to lose the tax from petrol cars, and don't want to be seen as the only even partially industrialised country to tax EVs rather than encourage them. Easy answer - don't promote them to keep their number low. I can't see this changing until you can't buy petrol cars any more, and as we are totally reliant on foreign made cars, this time is fast approaching. By keeping the price high, only a small number of Aussies will buy them - problem solved. Unfortunately, no political party other than the greens will change this so it is here to stay. Good job Australia.

[@itstackyandtawdrytime]

@@js-hl5hv Actually the average car in Aus does about 15k a year so the range anxiety is a bit of a fluff argument (unless you are an interstate truckie) When I road motorcycles we generally had a 200-250 k range and it was no probs because the fuel was there. This lack of charging here is similar to when LPG was first introduced, traveling was a bit hit and miss. I know a bloke who has 5 of 200 Holden ecommodores that were developed but they were binned as well as the commodores that were show cased at the Olympic games in Sydney back then. There is also an Aus company called Tritium that makes the Electric charge points that export most of their stuff to Europe and the states. Plus we are in the top six of lithium reserves in the world.

[@js-hl5hv]

@@itstackyandtawdrytime I probably should have said that I am an Aussie living (like most of us) on the east coast. The fast charger network is actually pretty good from Cairns through to Adelaide. Even the shortest range EVs can travel the east coast with a bit of forethought.

[@itstackyandtawdrytime]

@@js-hl5hv You shouldn't say stuff like that.....grrr I haven't left Melb in 7 months.

[@michaellidster1389]

Snails have overtaken us

[@WillaLamour]

As a 60-year-old VW fan (who has had 10+ VW throughout my life), it was an easy sell to me! Next car is an ID.3!

[@ardonjr]

But the build quality of the Golf is better than the ID.3 (as mentioned in severall ID.3 video's) as long as you're good with that .. For me (driving a Golf 7.5 on a daily basis) the build quality was a huge turnoff.

[@Ismalith]

@@ardonjr Well it is always dangerous to take the obvious short comings and judge the rest. Besides that those are the first production cars, a lot of parts where just a decision to cut costs down as much as possible on things that don't really matter, like colour under the front hood. On the other side I never heard anything about the essentials so you might have the lesser quality essential parts in the Golf, only the Future will show.

[@ardonjr]

@@Ismalith I would agree with you if only the base model has such cheap build quality. But also the Max version has cheap plastics on the doors and dashboard.

[@Ismalith]

@@ardonjr Well I can live with that, driving is more important to me, but I of course, someone who comes from a C-Class might not be ok with that.

[@ardonjr]

@Comeonuseyourbrain I wrote 'As mentioned in several videos'.. So no not yet but does that make my point invalid? Think not. Some videos even compare the Golf 7.5 (which I own) with the new ID3 so you can see for yourself. But hey.. if you don't care about interior quality.. be my guest and order an ID3. I don't mind.. but I'm just pointing it out for others to think about it. To each his own.

[@helenhughes9420]

We get ours tomorrow!! 👏 The test drive was like nothing I've ever driven before! Great demo no exaggeration!!

[@paulbussey6096]

How are you getting with the crap software, awful haptic controls...

[@helenhughes9420]

@@paulbussey6096 my husband and I were super happy at first ....a few weeks later we ran into big problems, ie finding a charge that actually worked, we had a wall charger fitted and after 4 months of being messed about by our supplier edf, we can now charge at home . The only people that benefit from these eco friendly cars are the government and energy supplier's!

[@paulbussey6096]

@@helenhughes9420 Hey Helen, the problems you're experiencing are common among EV owners, it's a universal issue. One thing I'd disagree with is the people who benefit. You're one for starters, the environment and future generations are too. My question was really about the software however. Has it improved? I gave mine back after 6 months of poor performance.

[@helenhughes9420]

@@paulbussey6096 Up to now we haven't had any problems with the software 🤞 I would just recommend being aware of energy supplier pitfalls! Thanks Paul .

[@denniefleetfoot1082]

I’m biased (I work at a VW dealership) but the ID3 really is a very special car to drive. Everyone that’s test driven our demo car in the 10 days we’ve had it so far has come back with a stupidly big grin.

[@HenriZwols]

A little thing I really like is the direction selector (forward/backward) at the steering wheel. No technical necessity to place it between the front chairs.

[@roypallister5046]

Copied from the BMW i3

[@e.wintertashlin2903]

It’s one of the things I miss from my i3. It’s just so sensible

[@davidorama6690]

Love your videos. The iD.3 is probably going to be my first EV when it comes to Australia.

[@benjaminschneider4555]

whether the range of the ID3 is sufficient for Australia? with air conditioning, the range is reduced.

[@EarthlingNo7]

As a tesla fanboy, i am very happy to see this one actually seems like a good option that will be produced at scale (not just fancy expensive prototypes or frauds cough**Nikola**cough). Considering Tesla doesn't have a compact model yet - this will be very popular specially in the EU markets. It will be interesting to see the 25k tesla. This does however moves the overall EV market forward and that should make everyone happy.

[@ivand911]

25k tesla will be to late. 2-3 years? There is many small EV cars in Europe now.

[@EarthlingNo7]

@@ivand911 Yes. I am not very aware of the european markets. although given the success of M3 and its rate of innovation the 25k tesla when it does come out will most likely be the best option at that price point (EV or ICE). I was curious to know, the range (or range per $) is considered a big factor (probably most important) here in the US, but i am guessing it is different in EU given the compact nature of your cities. What would you say is the most important features for an EV or any car for that matter?

[@Seemples]

@@EarthlingNo7 In my eyes, the car has nailed the 3 key features for any EV, and that is, Range,efficiency and charging speed. According to Bjorn Nyland, the middle battery size is more than enough for most people because of those three features.Once the software is sorted out,it will be a very good car.

[@EarthlingNo7]

@@Seemples cool thanks for the info.

[@Muppetkeeper]

Ivan Dobrev Very true, there are a lot of smaller EVs, the difficulty is that you can’t get hold of the really small ones (less than €20,000) and the mid ones, such as the Honda, the mini etc don’t look like good value compared to the ID.3, the Corsa E and the 208. The Tesla Model 3 competes with BMW 3 and 5 series cars in my head, size wise at least.

[@johnlightbody9942]

The new golf is actually a fantastic vehicle. The interior is gorgeous....

[@YusukeShirogane]

This is not a Golf.

[@IvanLayton]

Have you seen Battery Life channel? He liked it so much when he reviewed it, he bought one. Enjoyed you review as always.

[@chillmeister]

That’s a good channel. Made me think that it would be nice to have some nighttime reviews of cars too as the internal lighting and headlights bring out a different personality in cars you don’t get through daytime only driving.

[@IvanLayton]

@@chillmeister Battery Life has done a night time drive to show the auto dip on the headlights

[@chillmeister]

Ivan Layton yes, it was that video that made me think it’s something that is rarely covered during the usual reviews.

[@willjhcave]

Hmm after watching this I’m unsure, did Robert like this car? Did he ever own a Golf?

[@dreworoirden7675]

Robert said in the very beginning that he owned every Golf over 25 years.

[@changes251]

don't mind me sitting here with a r/woosh/ sign in my hands. like this comment if my services is required.

[@geomacaulay]

He did admit to being biased. But I think it's a nice car. People will like it.

[@Diggnuts]

@@dreworoirden7675 Yeah, but did he own a Golf though? And did he like this car?

[@sic1038]

@@Diggnuts To be fair I think he prevaricated and left it really ambiguous. He'll get splinters in his arse sitting on the fence like that!

[@olivergunn2796]

if this is the MEB equivalent of a golf hatchback, I could see myself in the MEB equivalent of the Skoda Octavia estate in 5 years time, hope lots of people/fleets buy/lease them new so I can get a good deal a few years down the road, this gets me excited and relieved for the future

[@azschalter]

Check out the ID Space Vizzion. Might come in a similar look in 2 years.

[@olivergunn2796]

@@azschalter just googled it, looks good, just thinking the Skoda/seat versions will be cheaper

[@iannadin8249]

Looking forward to the launch of the Skoda Enyaq (MEB platform) which might well replace my Octavia

[@rkettridge]

Yes I'm liking the look of the Skoda Enyaq, based on the ID.4, again, hoping for some ex lease used deals in a few years

[@andrewwade5655]

Similarly I'm awaiting the SEAT Leon version, to see what it's like.

[@michalsetlak]

In 2015, when I happened to work for Toyota PR I said VW will eventually come out of the dieselgate stronger than ever before. Now it turns out was right :)

[@Steve-gc5nt]

Can you forecast anything that might be of use? Next week's lottery numbers maybe?

[@GHOOGLEMALE]

Nicely done Robert - Subscribed and looking forwards to more as these cars really get into their swing.

[@daved217]

Always a joy to watch your videos gov, keep calm, stay strong, carry on.

[@hamsterminator]

9:37 checking the trim with your head there Robert?

[@andymccabe6712]

I think it looked at him funny - and he head butted it .....!

[@StephenDainty]

Well spotted

[@adrianhetmanski1832]

XD

[@DavidSpiers]

Thanks Mr Llewellyn, excellant video, as per usual, no punches pulled. Looks like a good replacement to the Golf. Not sure I agree that VW have owned up to/ accepted diesel gate, but....

[@stephen_101]

A very compelling little car - way more appealing than the Nissan Leaf. Redemption never looked so good 👍

[@bob15479]

Oh yeah. The leaf is a JOKE at this point.

[@kwa42]

the white interior is amazing! so futuristic.. and the face... its just so friendly looking

[@EvanMoon]

These reviews are so good. I watch mini reviews on the same car and I enjoy these the best

[@ShibbyUK]

I received my id.3 on its UK release data, about 3 weeks ago. I put a (refundable) deposit down on a 1st edition more than a year ago and eventually decided to go with it! So, I thought I'd try to answer some of the common questions I'm seeing in the comments just in case that's useful? - The white dash and steering is entirely optional - you can choose black, even in the 1st edition - There are a mixture of materials inside. Some are cheaper than others but overall it's nice in there, particularly at night with the ambient lighting which is fully customisable RGB. I think the interior looks nicer in person than it does on camera. - The price of the 1st edition was indeed high - I've been saving for a long time for my first ever new car. But the base model is rumoured to cost under €30,000 euros, which equates to under £23k with the government grant. That's best case of course and the duties will likely go up after the Brexit withdrawal period :( - Yes, the worst thing is the software. We were given the option of receiving our cars this year only if we join the "first movers club" and accept that "some features will be missing". However, what we actually got was a whole host of features that don't work properly. It's very slow, there are loads of bugs and random warnings for worrying things like airbags. OTA updates are not yet available and the first "major update" is due in January, which will involve a trip to the dealership. - This car is not intended to be a "T-killer". It is, however a very nice car to drive and the performance (particularly 0-30mph) feels great. There are two options for power ~150bhp and ~200bhp. The 1st edition is the higher power. Figures: 7.0s to 62mph, top speed limited to 99mph. - You can't attach a tow bar to the 1st edition but apparently upcoming version will support one - There are separate buttons for climate control and there are steering wheel buttons for the radio etc. The only problem with the buttons just below the screen is that they don't light up at night! - The boot is "longer" than most hatchbacks but is a bit shallow - i.e. high load floor. - The reversing camera is not 360 but has a wide-angle mode. The parking sensor graphic loads over the top of it, though, so you have to swipe it out of the way! - Although the battery is larger than the quoted "usable" 58kWh, they still only recommend you charge to 80%. It gets there in 34 minutes from flat, though, so pretty good. - It does have cup holders! :) In fact there's loads of space in the centre console thingy due to the lack of drive shaft. The glove-box is tiny though.

[@AtheistOrphan]

Shibby Rj - Data?

[@sgjoni]

Test-drove it a couple of weeks ago... was thoroughly impressed! Like you I've had a few Golfs and this one really felt like a Golf from the future... and the turning radius... man... :-P

[@kalledrengen1]

Have you tried the Tesla model 3? And if so, can you list the pros and cons about each one?

[@rustyjoints4857]

Thanks for the review 👍. As for a 'mass market' EV, probably only if the price comes down a fare amount. Still too expensive for many especially when there are other cars for less that can do the same.

[@dennisaskeland7603]

Example ? Soul and leaf seem to have major downsides to this. Mg not even close

[@peterpoppe4855]

depends how you look at it. If you have solar panels you can charge "for free" (not really but you know what I mean). Furthermore the maintenance is 1/3 of a petrol or diesel. Road tax is zero (for the moment in Belgium). So once you bought it it is cheaper to run. You first do need to have the cash of course... not easy

[@SteveWardOK]

Cost of ownership is significantly cheaper. In the UK, private lease deals means that it's not much more per month than the equivakent Golf. And for compan car drivers, it's significantly cheaper (only £12 per month for me in 2021/22). But overall I agree, manufacturers are charging much more for their EVs than they should. But then they have to face writing off billions in investments in ICE technology and for the new factories for EVs.

[@rzvdoz9098]

Wow what an elegant review channel. Subscribe instantly at my first view. Much respect for seniors and experienced opinions.

[@anthonysmithtube]

Love the 'not a car guy' doing car reviews thing. Gives a different perspective. We need them all

[@MF-eu9oz]

This is the electric car I’ve been waiting for....

[@humanprobably9110]

Do a new series of scrap heap challenge were people make EVs! 😁

[@ainb.2096]

The future is bright :)

[@XENONEZZ2]

Super review...17 minutes of my time very well spent ...thank you..!!

[@jonathansmith5850]

Love it! Have been waiting for this for years

[@BenSullinsOfficial]

looks fantastic, wish it was coming to the US

[@angel163]

It’s coming to the US next year

[@knifeyonline]

@@angel163 i thought only the ID4 was?

[@stevec5000]

Does it bother anyone that the charger is on one side at the rear so you always have to back in and can't charge at all if it's on the wrong side?

[@bob15479]

Unfortunately this will not sell super well in the US. Our fellow Americans are rather picky about how their cars look.

[@derrickg3503]

@@stevec5000 where is your gas tank, then?

[@vdubster]

Bring on the IDBuzz. I need a family wagon / camper

[@Brian-om2hh]

That is due to arrive in 2022..........

[@dot7107]

Just buy mg5...

[@vdubster]

dot 🤮

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@dot7107 No thanks, it's Chinese.

[@dot7107]

@@vdubster as plastic as id3, but 1/2 ish of the price and it is wagon

[@andymccabe6712]

Hi Kryters - you didn't mention the teleportation facility, which allows you to drive in different countries on the same test drive.........!!

[@neilisgreatagain]

Yes , noticed that :)

[@tonyppe]

It may have been a slight smeg up :)

[@thispaulrules]

How long has Kryten been doing car reviews?!

[@tonyppe]

@@thispaulrules a while but it's more about renewables rather than car reviews. Early/mid 2000's I think.

[@RWBHere]

@@thispaulrules Since just after Scrapheap Challenge ended, I think. Never saw him in Red Dwarf. They celebrated the 10th anniversary of Fully Charged in Summer, 2020, but Robert's other channel ran for a while, beforehand.

[@john_martin]

Thanks for the videos fullychargedshow team. Picked up my ID3 last week and love it so far. The lane change warning glitch is also something I’ve seen but the lack of some features coming in a software upgrade along with a fix for the glitches is something to look forward to. I’ve come from a long line of 3 and 5 series and the ID3 feels a step down (its a Golf) but also a step forwards. I’m not regretting trading in the 3-series for the ID3 and keep looking for reasons to get out in it - there’s probably no better testament. It feels like I need NCC-1701 decals on the side of the car - even after coming from a fully spec’ed 3-series! Keep up the great videos.

[@Pewpewsogge]

i test drove one, instantly fell i love with it. i currently drive a smart fortwo electric and in terms of build quality the ID 3 is leaps ahead and was almost buying it, but since my lease is still going 3 years it would'nt be of much use

[@francoisg3500]

Thanks for this video! Looks a lot like the Golf Plus.

[@seb.]

👍 which was then renamed to golf Sportsvan in some markets

[@mycosys]

When you said 'What youre watching is fully charged' was the id3 at full battery? please say it was a practical visual pun XD

[@fullychargedshow]

It was fully charged, and I get it but damn, didn't think of that. Rubbish at puns

[@ScrapKing73]

@@fullychargedshow 80% charged is the new Fully Charged anyway. ;-)

[@CaroAbebe]

I've seen more thorough reviews of the id.3, but few delivered more enthusiastically and with more charm ;-)

[@LaurenceRoach]

Excellent presentation - Thank you very much

[@funkmasterbrad01]

Great review! We just pre-ordered an ID.4 because we can't get the ID.3 here in the USA. Hopefully it has the same upsides!

[@SW-lw6mt]

They should have called it the VW Mea Culpa :) Looks like a great start, perfect size for most people, love it!

[@eecommencal265]

🤣😇

[@oregoncannabisgrowsreviews8271]

That white steering wheel and dashboard are really bright on camera. I'd imagine that it would cause glare for the driver when you're driving towards the sun.

[@joshualewis3337]

"In a much smaller, lighter car" Smaller it may be, but with a weight of 1794 kg for the 58 kWh 1st edition model, it's actually heavier than the 50 kWh Model 3 which is 1655 kg. So heavy is it in fact, that the 78 kWh version is a 4 seater only to prevent the car from being overloaded.

[@Olliebobalong]

This is a VW. They are more solidly built. The battery back has its own chassis. Its more expensive and makes the car heavier, but it massively improves structural rigidity.

[@kjellodnebreitebakk]

Joshua Lewis It really doesn’t feel heavy though. I’ve driven the 1st Max. Still feels agile. I drive a 120ah i3s which weighs 1290kg. The ID3 feels better to drive.

[@djprojectus]

@@kjellodnebreitebakk i3 is so light? Amaizing.

[@kjellodnebreitebakk]

Djprojectus carbon fiber & plastic. Undercarriage is aluminum. Great cars. They’ll last a lifetime. Only parts that rust is the brakes.

[@kjellodnebreitebakk]

Adrian Jasper Bürkner It is because of weight. I looked at some schematics, the battery casing seems to be the same size for all models. They just fill it with the neccesary modules. So the 77kwh has less loading weight because the ID3 has the same typerating for max weight, despite battery size.

[@jeremyharris4021]

I just bought my first Golf but this is be a car I would aspire to.

[@elliottkeen9933]

Great video Rob the id3 seems like a great car

[@vtechead1]

Why weren’t the software problems sorted out by quality control or at the research and development stages. What else have they not got right before release ? Time will tell.

[@mtough]

This is the second review of this car to suffer with software glitches on test - I would wait for the first batch of recalls before buying one of these.

[@skrotosd]

All cars have problems, Tesla model 3 lose their back bumper, for example.

[@pdsnpsnldlqnop3330]

I feel that Fully Charged has been a journey that has led to this - Robert finally getting his forever car! Hope his Tesla lease has opt-out clauses!

[@Charlie-UK]

Somehow, I don't think Robert will be trading in his Tesla car of the future for a VW. They have 10 years of catching up to do before they can compete with Tesla on an equal playing field...

[@fryke]

@@Charlie-UK Not paying attention to anything said in the video or not watching the video at all kinda disqualifies your whole comment. So does the blatantly obvious fanboiism. Tesla might be 1-2 years ahead in regards to efficiency, it's yeeeeeears _behind_ in terms of build quality.

[@TeslaBulldotcom]

I think he’s more likely to upgrade the leaf to an id3 than swap out the Tesla. I’d put my money on a German model Y when the lease is up

[@Charlie-UK]

@@fryke Unfortunatelly, Patrick. Thats not where the money is. The money is in the software. At which VW, car company of the past, has abjectly failed to produce anything equal to a Tesla offering. Your obvious lack of knowledge disqualifies You, from commenting further in this this arena...

[@pdsnpsnldlqnop3330]

@A N Other Absolutely, circa early 1990's. Apparently some car company in Italy 'sampled' the horse bit for their noisy, polluting red cars.

[@flyinghhhhhh]

I went to see this car. I was not blown away. Nothing said to me buy me I am special!. It's to much money for what it is.Even the dealer agreed that the cost was to much and the price point had been set to high. It's not the car for the masses unless they bring the price down by a significant amount.

[@DumpTruck500]

Think of it as a new car and a lifetime's worth of petrol, given how cheap it is to charge

[@flyinghhhhhh]

@@DumpTruck500but why not just get an MG or a leaf? .we have waited to long for Volkswagen to make good after diesel gate.only to be given this . Its not a car for the people if the people can't afford it. The initial cost of the car is to much compared to other manufacturers out there. I already have Nissan leaf tekna and the id3 has not got enough wow factor to pull me away.If they could beat Nissan for price then it's worth thinking about.

[@kriterium123]

Very nice review. Thank you! Very enjoyable to watch

[@MrKOenigma]

I love his voice and the presentation, Robert = best presenter ever!

[@jacquesmertens3369]

06:00 Put the batteries in those trays. "No, Mr Fawlty. Uno, dos, tres"

[@dlittlester]

Ha! The too much butter scene.

[@nelsonclub7722]

I'm from Barcelona

[@MrBenHaynes]

Que?

[@ollie42]

Ohhh German... I thought there was something wrong with you 😂 I see your well cultured 👌🏼

[@raymondsmith9936]

"This is so much roomier!" And the next second... BANG! Head hit the roof 😂

[@olanrewajuin2008]

:D

[@ColinRichardson]

10:08 look at that... a PROPER view into a boot! I can see the boot we are being told about.. Much better.. (It's the simple things in life), though, strange how the colour of the car changes...

[@kaasmeester5903]

I really wish car reviewers would give us relevant boot dimensions (length, width, height) instead of cubic capacity. I'm not filling it up with milk, I'm moving Ikea flatpacks, bicycles or boxes, and knowing those dimensions is rather useful since the capacity to move stuff is part of my selection criteria.

[@deanjmitchell5431]

Colin Richardson the steering wheel keeps moving as well

[@ColinRichardson]

@@kaasmeester5903 you mean a 400litre 1x1x400 is not useful? LOL

[@Maurazio]

@@kaasmeester5903 if i remember correctly mat watson does that/used to do that, fitting in luggage etc.

[@borisdemelo]

Kaasmeester You should check out Autogefühl reviews. They measure the dimensions of the boot. Seats up and down.

[@asycatalinmihai5563]

this is the best electric vehicle show, ty for that!

[@cleasbycode7506]

Great review!

[@hemmingway11833]

Actually robert VW haven't admitted anything in fact in regards to the uk litigation they are still saying they didn't do anything wrong ( illegal ) and are fighting the compensation claims despite being brought to rights in the USA and settling claims they're doing their best to drag it out indefinitely .

[@snowstrobe]

They also recently denied using slave labour in Uyghur, even though it has been documented. And when asked the CEO seemed utterly uninterested.

[@DarkMoonDroid]

Tragic. So much to love about VW. This spoils it all.

[@hughmarcus1]

The difference between the US & Europe is that the Americans hit them with a massive fine which then opened the door to litigation. As a big corporate, their lawyers will be advising them to deny liability. They’ll probably pay out some compensation to owners while still denying liability. That’s how it works. They could also be stringing it out for a while. That means owners who were affected will have sold the car on & it’s less likely they’ll claim.

[@jockmoron]

​@@hughmarcus1 Exactly, they're behaving just like any other big American or international Corporation - think of Apple, or Microsoft, Exxon, Shell when they have been caught out misbehaving. The US loves to sue foreign corporations, they're much kinder on their own. VW shouldn't have cheated (they were not the only ones) but they were right to fight for their own company in the US in whatever way they could. Good work for lawyers though. International corporatist ethics are explained in a very slim volume indeed. VW have got the message, and they are going to catch up with Tesla whose cars do not have a very good reputation for build quality - that could ultimately prove very expensive for their bottom line.

[@guywatson712]

John M you can find Int’l Corporate Ethics on the back of UK postage stamps 🤫

[@hermanwooster8944]

9:36 Look how much room is in the back! * *hits his head getting in* *

[@stevena9305]

Lol!

[@jont1209]

So much roomier **bangs his head** than a golf! 😂😂😂

[@knudandersen6123]

As always - really good😀. Greetings from Denmark

[@vinceasmith]

Great video. I was rather confused about the which car you were actually in. But recognising the German ID.3 film segments interspersed with your Cotswolds film, you have a UK 1st Edition. I got mine two weeks ago and very happy with it too. I also have had the mph/kph confusion - which with the ACC engaged was disconcerting. As others have said the Active Matrix headlights are amazing, and in response to the usual Tesla Supercharger, I hope that Ionity reach further and more quickly across Europe and the whole of the UK, either directly by installing their own chargers or through acquisition or partnerships of exiting charging networks make it the "people's charging network".

[@mickphillips6735]

Can't wait for the more affordable Dacia to come out

[@stesegreto656]

Great news! Cit.

[@steve00alt70]

personally i dont like the look of the SUV wish it was a hatchback

[@arthuropod3771]

The lane-departure warnings annoying Robert. I've seen in other reviews that these can be switched off but only by delving into the menus each time you drive. Can owners confirm that? The Zoe has a button on the dash to switch between lane-departure warning/lane-steer/off. And it remembers the chosen setting next time. The debate goes on about touch screen versus buttons.

[@ciaranwebb6871]

I think the euro ncap safety regs for new cars designed in 2020 and onwards legislate to have several taps to turn off lane assist, i think to discourage people to turn it off, for whatever reason

[@adriandavies563]

9:37 - Roomier than a Golf (hits head getting into rear seat 😂)

[@simonwhittaker6922]

9:24 love this description! My new ringtone

[@Spackenheimer]

I'm impressed by the accuracy of the door-closing-sound-impression at 9:23 :D

[@TheAegisClaw]

Great but it's still out of reach of the majority of people at that price. My old Nissan Leaf will soldier on...

[@marvinhealey2209]

Same

[@atohms]

Very true, but for ev’s to get cheaper we need more adoption. So I’m hoping this one becomes a succes. & then more money will be spend making a better & cheaper one. I was astounished the other day that a decade ago 100Kwh of your battery costed 1000$ now its a little above 100$. So yeah, the more EV’s on the road the cheaper they get. Still pricey but good for the future me thinks.

[@marvinhealey2209]

@@atohms 100kwh costed $1000! No way. More like 1kwh costed that.

[@hedleypepper1838]

Good to hear theres a real alternative to Tesla, we need as much variety and choice as possible

[@garry8390]

We really don't. We need to ban all cars.

[@rktmtkljelrdkbn1852]

@@garry8390 great idea

[@savouringseasons7316]

Any idea when ‘affordable’ budget EVs will be released?

[@charlesbridgford254]

And when ICE cars pay for their environmental damage in advance, making them double in price. Then EVs will seem cheap by comparison. Personal transportation is a privelige and a luxury. Prepare to pay.

[@savouringseasons7316]

@Sendit Sunday thanks for that tip! The Dacia Spring will be released in Europe in 2021 based on the Renault K-ZE mini-SUV sold in China for €8k. Renault CEO said they were working on a €10k EV for europe. It hasn’t got a great range “at least 200km” but the price point is finally relevant to those of us on a budget!

[@johncarveth4177]

Your shows are wonderful. Please produce more of them !

[@NinetyTres]

Another good EV car to transform the world Great Need many many more of them

[@vanessaoelmann4211]

I was one of the very first people who were allowed to test drive it here in Germany, one day before the official launch and what can I say - I adore this car so much. I only wish the regen was as strong as the BMW i3s! Nevertheless, VW did a really amazing job.

[@fryke]

"That is _much_ bigger than a Golf's boot..." - 385 liters vs. 380 liters. So now we know. 5 liters equals "much". :)

[@xchopp]

Yes, the e-Golf boot is super!

[@mickcox5825]

EGolf was 341litres

[@CaroAbebe]

I suppose he was talking about the eGolf, a compromise of a car.

[@fryke]

@@CaroAbebe Okay, that could be, although he didn't say that, while he _did_ talk about generations of Golfs.

[@coolaa]

8:17 I laughed very hard... very funny--- 🤣

[@stevehurley1468]

Another great review Robert. Just reading November issue of What Car magazine. An article on advanced safety features that the EU is requiring to be fitted from 2021 includes 'Distracted Driver Monitoring', using a camera in the dash to track the drivers eye movements and warning if too much time is spent 'looking away from the road'. Could this be why Robert was being prompted so much - as he was frequently looking to the camera.

[@markyboyclark]

Another great video Fully Charged. It feels like with VW in the party now we can really start this Revolution off. Great to hear about their factory too. So good.

[@JonathonDoig]

So it doesn’t have a ‘Beaker mode’ but, it does have the machine that goes Ping. Brilliant 🤓

[@RWBHere]

Beeper*

[@sallyfrench007]

@@RWBHere You don't know Beaker?

[@stepheng8779]

Never mind the software glitches, that interior's worse and far cheaper looking than the latest Kia's by a long way.

[@nickhickson8738]

The white on the fascia etc must give terrible reflections in the windscreen giving a washed out look. Dark colours every time essential here.

[@Danmark4all]

“...it feels solid” - reason: you drive a model 3. I sold my model 3 a bought a Kia e-Niro 2020 and got/have the same experience- it feels solid compared with my old model 3. Model 3 is very good looking and the mode 3/Tesla brand have pushed the EV business - big respect, but you will not get the feeling ‘this is solid’ in a model 3 - the reason why I sold my Model 3

[@PulsarProductions1]

Perhaps you got a duff one, or maybe I got a good one. My Model 3 feels solid and well built and after exactly one year of ownership $0 spent on servicing/repairs and zero faults or problems.

[@DarkWing494]

Basically some people want their door/boot sound nice while slamming it. Me? The state of art traction control made me not even thinking a none Tesla till some other car can do a rapid acceleration while turning without tyre making screeching sound.

[@sammaimas155]

With Tesla it seem like a lottery as to what quality you will get!!

[@BootlegEL]

Love that they are going all in no half-stepping!

[@scottvessey915]

Test drove 5 days ago, ordered 4 days ago, pick it up in 2 days' time! Not bad for my first EV...