Volkswagen

While Volkswagen plans eventually to sell the ID.3 in three different range configurations, the 30,000 “First Edition” variants the company is manufacturing initially will feature a 58kWh battery with 100kW DC or 11kW AC fast charging. Using the WLTP standard, the automaker claims that this model will get about 261 miles on a single charge.

The First Edition will be available in three trims, with the basic one set to cost under €40,000 (approximately $45,400). At the top end, the Max trim will cost under €50,000 (about $56,780) but will come with extras like an augmented reality heads-up display, two additional loudspeakers and driver-assist features.

While it’s not slated to make its way to North America, Volkswagen has a lot riding on the ID.3. It’s the car that’s supposed to launch the automaker’s big electrification push. The MEB platform it’s built on will also form the base of its upcoming North American-bound ID.4 EV.