Controls, connectivity and assist systems

Operating concept

The ID.3’s operating concept is modern and clean, streamlined and intuitive. At the heart of the concept are two free-standing displays. The compact driver display with a screen diagonal of 5.3 inches (13.4 centimetres) is operated using touch controls on the multifunction steering wheel. A large rocker switch on the right-hand side is used to select the driving profiles. The middle of the console accommodates the now standard touch display for the navigation system, telephone functions, media, assist systems and vehicle settings. The screen measures 12 inches (30.5 cm) across the diagonal. Various customer wishes were implemented in the menu structure: among other things, the charging menu is now located on the top level of the large touch display and is structured in a more informative and clearer way.

Quick and reliable voice commands

The natural, adaptive voice control function Hello ID. represents a further operating level. It can process common phrases and its internet connection gives it access to useful Cloud data. In terms of recognition, the voice control function is now even more reliable and can respond even more quickly than in the past.

Assistant at eye level: the AR head-up display

In addition to information about the speed and other vehicle functions, the augmented reality head-up display (AR head-up display) also offers active and dynamic navigation instructions that are reflected onto the windscreen. For the driver, these instructions appear to be 10 metres in front of the vehicle – displayed with the correct perspective and clearly recognisable.

The technical heart of the high-tech display is a particularly bright LCD display that is mounted inside the dash panel. High-precision mirrors reflect the generated ray bundles onto the windscreen. Lenses separate the portions for the close and far range display levels. A device called the AR creator, a high-speed processing unit, positions the symbols in the display window. To do this, it uses data from the front camera, radar sensor and navigation map. The displays are stabilised with respect to the vehicle’s movements and adapted to the geometry of the optical projection system.

Connectivity

The new ID.3 comes with outstanding connectivity as standard. For example, the smart Electric Vehicle Route Planner has been updated and improved for longer journeys; this schedules charging stops so that the destination can be reached as quickly as possible – using current traffic information and forecasts in addition to the battery charge level. The charging stops are evaluated dynamically on the basis of the charging station capacity – so the route planning function may suggest two short charging operations with high power instead of a long charging stop with low power. Points of interest can be transferred to the car using the free We Connect ID. app.

Assist systems

The optional Travel Assist with swarm data* has a fundamental role in the systems for assisted driving. In combination with the adaptive cruise control (ACC) for longitudinal vehicle control from 0 km/h up to the top speed and Lane Assist for lateral control, this driver assist system can make use of two proven systems that are fully integrated with one another in the ID.3. If swarm data is available, Travel Assist needs just one identified road lane marking to keep the vehicle in lane when driving on country roads.

When driving on motorways, Travel Assist can also actively assist lane changes if desired. From speeds of 90 km/h, the assist system offers the driver an automated lane change in the digital cockpit if the relevant area around the vehicle is clear. If the driver taps the turn signal, the new ID.3 can independently carry out the lane change. However, the driver is still responsible for vehicle control as before.

Up-to-date with V2X technology

With the integration of navigation data and traffic sign recognition, the new ID.3 will also dynamically adapt to the vehicle’s environment. With V2X technology, Volkswagen is taking safety to a whole new level. Data from compatible vehicles in the Volkswagen fleet and signals from infrastructure within a radius of up to 800 metres can be interpreted in fractions of a second, alerting the driver to hazards, accidents and stationary traffic. The ID. Light in the cockpit helps by providing visual warnings.

“The ID.3 clearly demonstrates how we achieve Volkswagen’s goal of offering state-of-the-art technologies and innovations right down to the compact class. This is also reflected by new convenience and assist systems.”

Kai Grünitz, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for Development.

*Travel Assist with swarm data: the system can be used up to the vehicle’s top speed. Only in combination with a navigation system. Only in combination with an active We Connect licence. The online components of Travel Assist with swarm data can only be used when there is mobile network coverage and if the relevant privacy settings have been activated. The online component can be disabled at any time in the We Connect ID. app. The online component of Travel Assist is available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. To activate the online functions, you will need a Volkswagen ID user account, and must log into We Connect with your username and password. A separate We Connect contract must also be concluded with Volkswagen AG online. Following delivery of the vehicle, you have 90 days in which to activate the online component of Travel Assist with swarm data. Once this period has expired, the initial 3-year usage period (free of charge) for the online component of Travel Assist with swarm data will start. An integrated Internet connection enables the online component of Travel Assist with swarm data to be used. The related data charges incurred within Europe are borne by Volkswagen AG where network coverage is available. Depending on your mobile phone tariff, transferring data via the internet may incur additional charges (e.g. roaming charges), particularly if you are using it abroad. For the delivery of this service, certain personal data – such as location and IP address of the vehicle – has to be transferred. Further information about data processing is provided in the Privacy Policy for Travel Assist with swarm data. The availability of the individual services described in the packages can vary depending on the country. The services are available for the agreed contract term and may change or be discontinued during this contract term. Further details can be found at connect.volkswagen-we.com and from your Volkswagen dealership. Information on mobile tariffs is available from your mobile provider.