VW ID.3

heron_joe · 14-03-2021 10:32pm

I should say I have a 1st base and all previous charging sessions haven’t appeared in the app. Is the appearance of this latest charging session in the app significant I wonder. Perhaps they have started charging to the We Charge card?

ddarcy · 14-03-2021 10:39pm

heron_joe wrote: »

I should say I have a 1st base and all previous charging sessions haven’t appeared in the app. Is the appearance of this latest charging session in the app significant I wonder. Perhaps they have started charging to the We Charge card?

I’ve seen nothing and I charged yesterday and today. So the same as always for me. Well see if they start tracking it or not. Don’t think I’ll use the free credit at all.

Out of curiosity, I attempted to use the card on the older 50 kw chargers and it didn’t seem to work/ couldn’t get it to read. Anyone else seeing that? I know it works on the one newer one I had to use, but the older ones forced me to use the esb account.

the_amazing_raisin · 14-03-2021 11:03pm

heron_joe wrote: »

I should say I have a 1st base and all previous charging sessions haven’t appeared in the app. Is the appearance of this latest charging session in the app significant I wonder. Perhaps they have started charging to the We Charge card?

ESB we always a bit hit and miss with charging external charging providers. I still haven't been charged for a couple of sessions last year

You'd wonder how they plan on making money carrying on like that

McGiver · 15-03-2021 12:01am

cruisey1987 wrote:

I should point out that I was driving a diesel forklift that was one pedal drive long before EVs started implementing it

Interesting! Didn't know.

cruisey1987 wrote:

I do wish they'd made it an option on the ID cars. I get they want to make life easier for ICE drivers, but I feel like more regen is similar to a manual car which is more popular in Europe anyway

That's exactly what I think is happening.
I don't blame them - they wanted to make an EV version of the Golf for masses. They seem to be executing it very well. The car is selling like hot cakes. ID4, Seat El Born, Skoda Enyaq will too.

But as I said, if they were smarter, they'd have made the ICE-like regen the default and one pedal driving an option. After all they claim to be competing with Tesla and Tesla has this option.

Rusky rusky · 15-03-2021 12:02pm

Dropped off my car at the dealership. Took 1.5h to get a replacement car as L insurance has some ancient IT system. After couple of calls got a quote for €37.5 to temp switch from ID.3 to 1l polo. Apparently you go from engine size 0 to 999cc. Told VW I'm not paying it and there's no charge if get an EV for replacement. After some discussion they give me the polo on their insurance for 2 days. God, this polo is asthmatic compare to ID.3.. aslo parked next to white ID.4 and the new fast charger at the dealership. ID.4 is bigger than ID.3 but not overwhelming so. There was another dark grey ID.4 knocking around.

timsey tiger · 15-03-2021 12:23pm

Rusky rusky wrote: »

Dropped off my car at the dealership. Took 1.5h to get a replacement car as L insurance has some ancient IT system. After couple of calls got a quote for €37.5 to temp switch from ID.3 to 1l polo. Apparently you go from engine size 0 to 999cc. Told VW I'm not paying it and there's no charge if get an EV for replacement. After some discussion they give me the polo on their insurance for 2 days. God, this polo is asthmatic compare to ID.3.. aslo parked next to white ID.4 and the new fast charger at the dealership. ID.4 is bigger than ID.3 but not overwhelming so. There was another dark grey ID.4 knocking around.

HaHa snap, size difference more apparent from front.

the_amazing_raisin · 15-03-2021 12:31pm

Rusky rusky wrote: »

Dropped off my car at the dealership. Took 1.5h to get a replacement car as L insurance has some ancient IT system. After couple of calls got a quote for €37.5 to temp switch from ID.3 to 1l polo. Apparently you go from engine size 0 to 999cc. Told VW I'm not paying it and there's no charge if get an EV for replacement. After some discussion they give me the polo on their insurance for 2 days. God, this polo is asthmatic compare to ID.3.. aslo parked next to white ID.4 and the new fast charger at the dealership. ID.4 is bigger than ID.3 but not overwhelming so. There was another dark grey ID.4 knocking around.

You're probably going to spend the next 2 days trying to remember how the clutch pedal works

Probably worth remembering the ID.3 is a fairly big car for it's class, the height combined with the short bonnet give it a fairly 'filled out' shape. So even though the ID.4 isn't much bigger it seems a lot more imposing when compared to something like a Golf or even a Tiguan

timsey tiger · 15-03-2021 12:34pm

cruisey1987 wrote: »

You're probably going to spend the next 2 days trying to remember how the clutch pedal works

Probably worth remembering the ID.3 is a fairly big car for it's class, the height combined with the short bonnet give it a fairly 'filled out' shape. So even though the ID.4 isn't much bigger it seems a lot more imposing when compared to something like a Golf or even a Tiguan

For sure, if you put a golf next to the id3, it would be like steps of the stairs. ID4, ID3, golf.

Rusky rusky · 15-03-2021 1:30pm

timsey tiger wrote: »

For sure, if you put a golf next to the id3, it would be like steps of the stairs. ID4, ID3, golf.

Actually there was golf 7 parked next to me while I was arguing about the insurance. Should've taken a picture...

Rusky rusky · 15-03-2021 1:34pm

cruisey1987 wrote: »

You're probably going to spend the next 2 days trying to remember how the clutch pedal works

Probably worth remembering the ID.3 is a fairly big car for it's class, the height combined with the short bonnet give it a fairly 'filled out' shape. So even though the ID.4 isn't much bigger it seems a lot more imposing when compared to something like a Golf or even a Tiguan

Well, I managed not to stall leaving the dealership which is good since I was driving automatic full time for the last 3 years. I did stall however on my driveway in front if the neighbours. Forgot to take it ouf the gear after pulling the handbrake. Alien stuff...

Rusky rusky · 15-03-2021 1:44pm

Also why polo has the key at 90 degrees to the golf one? This does my head in after driving golf for 6 years and not able to stick the key into ignition in Polo. (Golf key is on the left)

timsey tiger · 15-03-2021 2:34pm

Rusky rusky wrote: »

Also why polo has the key at 90 degrees to the golf one? This does my head in after driving golf for 6 years and not able to stick the key into ignition in Polo. (Golf key is on the left)

Maybe, when the key is folded in, it doesn't intrude as far into the body, leaving more room for the electrics, a simpler i.e. cheaper and more robust construction.

They gave me a new t-cross with the same key as the polo. It felt like I was stepping back in time. It felt like the 15 year old polo I was driving last summer.

cannco253 · 15-03-2021 10:54pm

Can someone confirm if the ID.3 first edition comes with an anti theft alarm?

I'm trying to figure out if the ID.4 will come with one as it's not mentioned in the brochure, but seems strange that a car would be sold without an alarm?

KCross · 15-03-2021 10:59pm

cannco253 wrote: »

Can someone confirm if the ID.3 first edition comes with an anti theft alarm?

I'm trying to figure out if the ID.4 will come with one as it's not mentioned in the brochure, but seems strange that a car would be sold without an alarm?

It doesn’t have a alarm.

slave1 · 16-03-2021 11:51am

So what are ye guys getting real world range with the 58kWh model?

Johnfred · 16-03-2021 2:49pm

slave1 wrote: »

So what are ye guys getting real world range with the 58kWh model?

250-300km max. Should improve now with the warmer weather.

Rusky rusky · 16-03-2021 4:47pm

Well, the update was successful but they burnt the control module for the screen. Nice one VW. Apparently the part is in stock I'm the UK and ETD is Friday. Yep, I believe it when I see it.

TitianGerm · 16-03-2021 4:48pm

Rusky rusky wrote: »

Well, update was successful but they burnt the control module for the screen. Nice one VW. Apparently the part is in stock I'm the UK and ETD is Friday. Yep, I believe it when I see it.

How did they manage they?

Rusky rusky · 16-03-2021 4:56pm

TitianGerm wrote: »

How did they manage they?

No idea. Now they are looking into getting me an automatic car.

TitianGerm · 16-03-2021 4:58pm

Rusky rusky wrote: »

No idea. Now they are looking into getting me an automatic car.

Is the Dealers ID4 floating around

eagerv · 16-03-2021 5:14pm

Rusky rusky wrote: »

Well, the update was successful but they burnt the control module for the screen. Nice one VW. Apparently the part is in stock I'm the UK and ETD is Friday. Yep, I believe it when I see it.

Hope their delivery from the UK is a bit faster than my replacement Zappi from Myenergia. 4 weeks this Thursday and still none the wiser..UPS just saying it's outside their control, Brexit problems..

the_amazing_raisin · 16-03-2021 5:38pm

TitianGerm wrote: »

How did they manage they?

I was wondering that myself, probably corrupted the firmware and fixing it is outside the dealership's abilities

timsey tiger · 16-03-2021 5:40pm

Rusky rusky wrote: »

Well, the update was successful but they burnt the control module for the screen. Nice one VW. Apparently the part is in stock I'm the UK and ETD is Friday. Yep, I believe it when I see it.

I was peed off when I was told they need to keep mine until Thursday to do a test drive following the update. Hope they sort it all out and don't keep you waiting too long.

Silent Running · 16-03-2021 5:55pm

First faults appeared today. All I did was send a destination to the car from the app, just to try it out. It worked, but the car had a wobbly. I left it for 40 minutes, and when I came back to it, everything was fine again.

I got the car with 2.0 on it and it has been fault free up to now. Today the dash was lit up like a Christmas tree. Airbag fault, Safelock fault, ACC not available and some lights that weren't specific, like an orange triangle with an exclamation mark in it. It's going in for the update on Monday morning.

I wasn't too pushed about getting it updated. Whenever the workshop was quiet was good enough for me. Now it's different.

Rusky rusky · 16-03-2021 5:56pm

timsey tiger wrote: »

I was peed off when I was told they need to keep mine until Thursday to do a test drive following the update. Hope they sort it all out and don't keep you waiting too long.

Friday the earliest, realistically Monday

timsey tiger · 16-03-2021 6:11pm

Is it standard for them to take it home for an overnight a test drive after the update?

rocketspocket · 17-03-2021 7:52am

does the app let you track the car? i've played with it a few times and it always gives the phones location and not the cars.. read a few places that it should be where the car is located but doesn't seem to be or maybe my app is wonky? any ideas?

richardob50 · 17-03-2021 8:47am

rocketspocket wrote: »

does the app let you track the car? i've played with it a few times and it always gives the phones location and not the cars.. read a few places that it should be where the car is located but doesn't seem to be or maybe my app is wonky? any ideas?

It's just a navigation planner as far I can tell. Handy for looking up an eircode on it and sending the eircode location to the car's sat nav

Gael23 · 17-03-2021 3:42pm

Is losing your ability to drive a manual anything to be concerned about with an EV?

ddarcy · 17-03-2021 4:09pm

Gael23 wrote: »

Is losing your ability to drive a manual anything to be concerned about with an EV?

In short no. I drove an automatic for 10+ years and was able to get back in to a manual pretty much straight away. It just takes a few minutes to get reacquainted with everything. Like you probably will stall once or twice, but once you’ve learned it’s not hard to return to it.

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