Electronics platform

In terms of hardware, two high-performance computers known as ICAS (In-Car Application Servers) are the main components in the electronic architecture of the ID.3. They bring together a number of tasks that are otherwise spread over a number of small computers – however, basic vehicle functions such as drive system and brake control remain on their separate control units.

Like on a stationary server, the software architecture is designed to be a broad service platform. This simplifies the exchange of data and functions between the systems without any compromises in terms of security. The new electronic architecture lets the vehicle remain up to date at all times and even be improved in some areas – with over-the-air updates using the mobile signal network. Volkswagen is thus taking the next important step in its transformation into a software-oriented mobility provider.

Addendum, 02/20/23

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The specified fuel consumption and emission data does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles. Additional equipment and accessories (additional components, tyre formats, etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, affecting the vehicle's fuel consumption, power consumption, CO₂ emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior.

Further information on official fuel consumption data and official specific CO₂ emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel economy, CO₂ emissions and power consumption for new passenger car models", which is available free of charge from all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de/co2.