Vehicle model
Volkswagen ID.3
The ID.3 is a fully electric compact (C segment) marketed by Volkswagen since 2020, primarily in Europe. It is the first model in the ID. family and the first vehicle to introduce the dedicated electric MEB platform. Comparable in size to the Golf, the ID.3 offers a spacious cabin thanks to its flat floor and extended wheelbase. Conceived as a mainstream electric car, it targets urban and suburban drivers wanting to switch to electric without changing vehicle category. Independent endurance tests have shown good battery durability over time. For tires and wheels, the ID.3 favors dimensions that optimize range; in Quebec, winter tires suited to an EV (load and quietness) are recommended.
History
History of the Volkswagen ID.3
The ID.3 is a fully electric compact (C segment) marketed by Volkswagen since 2020, primarily in Europe. It is the first model in the ID. family and the first vehicle to introduce the dedicated electric MEB platform. Comparable in size to the Golf, the ID.3 offers a spacious cabin thanks to its flat floor and extended wheelbase. Conceived as a mainstream electric car, it targets urban and suburban drivers wanting to switch to electric without changing vehicle category. Independent endurance tests have shown good battery durability over time. For tires and wheels, the ID.3 favors dimensions that optimize range; in Quebec, winter tires suited to an EV (load and quietness) are recommended.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
Rear-wheel drive (electric motor on the rear axle) on the MEB platform, with several battery capacities (around 58 to 77 kWh usable depending on the version) offering varied ranges. DC fast charging and the IQ.DRIVE suite of driver assistance systems.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les Volkswagen récentes (Golf, Tiguan, Passat, Jetta, ID.) utilisent généralement un entraxe de 5x112 mm avec un alésage central d'environ 57,1 mm, à valider selon le modèle et l'année. Les anciens modèles compacts et la Polo ont souvent recouru à un entraxe à 4 trous. Les diamètres de jantes courants vont d'environ 16 à 19 pouces selon la version, les VUS et finitions sportives montant en taille. Au Québec, les pneus d'hiver sont obligatoires : un second jeu de jantes (souvent en acier ou en alliage de plus petit diamètre) facilite le montage saisonnier. Toujours confirmer la dimension exacte inscrite sur le montant de portière.
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