The new Volkswagen ID.3 has set its first range record: The electric car covered the 531 kilometers from Zwickau to Schaffhausen (Switzerland) on a single charge. Officially, the model has a range of up to 420 kilometers (WLTP). This mark was topped by more than 100 kilometers – an increase of 26 pe...

Full press release here: A major milestone in Volkswagen’s latest chapter has been marked with the arrival of the ground-breaking Volkswagen ID.3 in the UK. The first shipment of customer cars – limited, ID.3 1ST Edition specification models – has reached British shores at port in Grimsby, ready to ...

VW seem to do it a lot, Skoda have done the same with the Enyaq. Limited edition first models with a higher spec and some limited edition feautes, then whack the prices up. If you're not bothered about the limited edition features / look it could be argued mid spec is the sweet spot.

According to Auto Express - started this month with the new 70 plates. Tuesday 1 September marks the arrival of the 70-plate number plate, with the new registration being the first to feature a green slash for electric cars. - https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/104561/new-70-plate-marks-arrival-of-g...

Tweet from VW showing the ID.3 in the UK...

I think PM facilities trigger after 5 posts on the forum.

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Volkswagen’s third era of mobility begins today, as orders open to UK pre-bookers for the ID.3 1ST Edition, allowing those who have already placed their deposit to specify and confirm their car. The ID.3 1ST Edition is the limited edition and introductory version of the ground-breaking hatchback, wh...

Four weeks after the start of ordering for the limited ID.3 1ST for pre-bookers, Volkswagen is opening the ordering system to the public on July 20, 2020. Customers in many European countries (But not confirmed for the UK yet) will be able to choose from seven pre-configured ID.3 models at dealershi...

Hi all,
These are from the German site but thought it would be useful to see some ID.3 colour and trim options available;

From WhatCar? 419A8DC6-FAFB-4E55-AD2B-57C9B7DB453A.jpeg Our test car had the mid-sized, 58kWh battery and the more powerful of the two electric motors that will be available, producing 201bhp. In this form the ID 3 delivers the sort of lively urban performance we’ve come to expect from electric mode...

They will be testing the all-electric Volkswagen ID.3 for everyday usability over a period of several weeks – before delivery officially starts in early September. A total of 150 ID.3 built in Zwickau have been reserved for employees at the three plants in Saxony for everyday testing under real cond...

Volkswagen bosses are close to signing off plans for a hot, R-badged version of the forthcoming ID 3 electric hatchback – but Autocar sources suggest the performance machine is not set to be launched until 2024. 2-vw-id3-r-render-2020-static-front.jpg Volkswagen development chief Frank Welsch said t...

Little clip showing the Volkswagen ID.3 welcome lights.

Just read details of the VW 1st Mover Club... As a token of thanks for their loyalty to the brand, Volkswagen is offering all pre-bookers wishing to take possession of their ID.3 1st as quickly as possible membership the 1st Mover Club. Delivery of the ID.3 1st to “First Movers” begins in early Sept...

Green number plates are set to be rolled out from autumn, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed today (16 June 2020), under plans to drive a green economic recovery. As part of the government’s plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, drivers will be encouraged to make the switch to electri...

Some first review pictures:

Some first reviews are in: Auto Express: The new all-electric Volkswagen ID.3 is finally on the road, and we're one of the first to get behind the wheel. A well-balanced chassis setup, impressive range and a reasonable price wrapped up in a great looking package. Viewed from this point of view, the ...

Think I might start a colour choice poll! My last three cars have been white too

Welcome to the forum, what colour have you selected?

I can't find the PDF anywhere to upload but here is a nice video talking you through the highlights of the ID.3 manual:

VW Id.3 - Highlights of the Online manual