VW ID.3

timsey tiger

Do you guys think that it will be possible to upgrade the battery pack from 58 to 77kwh after purchase. Given the meb platform would it not simply be a matter of slotting in the extra packs in the empty spaces.

pdpmur

timsey tiger wrote: »

Do you guys think that it will be possible to upgrade the battery pack from 58 to 77kwh after purchase. Given the meb platform would it not simply be a matter of slotting in the extra packs in the empty spaces.

At about 6:00 in this video there is a short discussion on the layout of the battery packs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8cHHNPRg-c&t=376s
What I take from the video is that the same battery casing is used for the small and medium battery pack but that the casing for the large battery pack is longer. If this were the case then it may be difficult to upgrade from medium to large battery pack.

timsey tiger

timsey tiger wrote: »

Do you guys think that it will be possible to upgrade the battery pack from 58 to 77kwh after purchase. Given the meb platform would it not simply be a matter of slotting in the extra packs in the empty spaces.

I doubt it , hasn't been offered yet by any manufacturer, wouldn't be worth the cost either probably.

timsey tiger

pdpmur wrote: »

At about 6:00 in this video there is a short discussion on the layout of the battery packs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8cHHNPRg-c&t=376s
What I take from the video is that the same battery casing is used for the small and medium battery pack but that the casing for the large battery pack is longer. If this were the case then it may be difficult to upgrade from medium to large battery pack.

I guess the single case kills the idea. But maybe in 5/10 years time when battery tech improves and becomes a lot cheaper, the standardisation provided by the meb platform might allow third party battery packs at an affordable price point.

I'm guessing this should be a lot simpler for a skateboard type design vs an ice design with bits of the battery shoved wherever it'll fit.

drunkmonkey

Join the live stream and experience this exclusive event on September 9th at the new time of 19:00. (That's 8pm here)

Link to live stream https://volkswagen-newsroom.gomexlive.com/?lang=en

noelf

It’s finally here: The new ID.3 will celebrate its world premiere at the IAA in Frankfurt this evening.

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CFC007

It’s 6pm Irish time. Looking forward now to seeing the full spec.

KCross

CFC007 wrote: »

It’s 6pm Irish time. Looking forward now to seeing the full spec.

Are you sure... the VW website says 7:45 CEST, 5:45 UTC..... thats 6:45 Irish time... isnt it?

arch_stanton

The timezone is unclear. At the moment I just see a short placeholder video.

There are a couple of photos here, probably taken by someone during the setup

https://www.cochespias.net/GENERAL/topic/2019-volskwagen-id-c/page/3/

KCross

KCross wrote: »

Are you sure... the VW website says 7:45 CEST, 5:45 UTC..... thats 6:45 Irish time... isnt it?

Yes we are UTC + 1 in Summer and equal in Winter.

Johnboy1951

CFC007 wrote: »

It’s 6pm Irish time. Looking forward now to seeing the full spec.

Its on now?

Another hour to go it seems.

drunkmonkey

It's 7.45 it's on the link I posted earlier

What are people hoping to find out that they don't already know ?

Cost ?

drunkmonkey

Deleted User wrote: »

What are people hoping to find out that they don't already know ?

Cost ?

What it looks like for a start. I know we've seen a good bit but not the whole package.

Mike9832

Those voice overs

Could they not get a girl to voice a girl :rolleyes:

Royale with Cheese

I used to be able to speak passable basic German. I could understand maybe 10-20% of what they were saying, that was preferable to this shíte.

arch_stanton

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

I used to be able to speak passable basic German. I could understand maybe 10-20% of what they were saying, that was preferable to this shíte.

This is worse than a Uefa draw. Maybe they’ll bring out Maroon 5 to play a tune

September1

YouTube stream works better for me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kByyJ2bfb1w

German version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpE3T-Ld_CQ

stesaurus

I hate this corporate nonsense

Royale with Cheese

If they don't stfu and show the car in the next few minutes I'd be tempted to cancel my pre-order.

arch_stanton

Am I missing something or is the new logo exactly the same as the old one, just flat while ?

stesaurus

Bring your daughter to work day in Germany?

quokula

Looks like that tag on her wrist is to stop her making a run for it.

charlieIRL

Ahh lads. The inside is hideous.

yabadabado

Could this unveiling be any more boring

drunkmonkey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTMFamylaDQ

Johnboy1951

That badge looks huge!

I don't like their 'honeycomb' either .... looks hideous on some of them.

..... and yes the inside of that white one was horrible looking to me.

Still if it does all it is supposed to do, and arrives at the right price, then I suppose a lot of these 'new looks' will become acceptable in the long run.

McGiver

It looks much better than I thought. Similar shape and size as the Leaf. But much sleeker.
The sky blue is lovely.
Interior is fantastic.
This will sell (if they will deliver on the price promise).

Royale with Cheese

That steering wheel... just no. The exterior is nice enough. I think it'll come down to price for me, the top gear video posted above has confirmed you'll need to option the car up to 200bhp from the 150bhp standard. I'm most interested in seeing how much they'll charge to go up a trim level or two, and to upgrade the electric motor. I was under the impression the 1st edition would get some options as standard that you'll need to option on the full production vehicle?

Hardtochoose

The interior is like a child’s fisher price car . Awful