New high-efficiency drive APP350. The new ID.3 Neo is one of the first Volkswagen vehicles to be based on the latest evolutionary stage of the modular electric drive matrix: the MEB+. In contrast to the front-wheel drive models, the ID. Polo and the ID. Cross, the rear-wheel drive variant of the MEB+ is used in the ID.3 Neo – this is an ideal match for the, in some cases, higher output and the package of the larger batteries of the ID.3 Neo. The drive system of the ID.3 Neo is a new development. It is known internally at Volkswagen as APP350. The APP350 is highly efficient and replaces the previously used APP310 drive in the ID.3 Neo up to an output level of 170 kW. The only exception is the future sporty flagship model of the product line, which will use its own drive system, the APP550. Here, ‘APP’ is the abbreviation for Axial Parallel Position, which describes the configuration of the permanently excited synchronous motor; the 350, 310 and 550 respectively indicate the maximum torque in newton-metres. The higher efficiency of the APP350 compared with the APP310 reduces the energy consumption of the system. In turn, this means the new ID.3 Neo will achieve higher ranges than the ID.3 with the same battery size.
Three power and battery levels. At the launch, the ID.3 Neo will be available in three equipment lines (Trend, Life and Style) and three power outputs, as well as with three different battery sizes. The three electric drive motors develop an output of 125 kW (170 PS), 140 kW (190 PS) and 170 kW (231 PS). The 125 kW version is coupled to a battery with an energy content of 50 kWh (net). It is the standard configuration of the ID.3 Neo Trend. The ID.3 Neo Life and ID.3 Neo Style will also be optionally configurable with a 58 kWh battery (net) and 140 kW as well as a 79 kWh battery with the 170 kW (net) output previously mentioned. The batteries with an energy content of 50 and 58 kWh have a charging capacity of up to 105 kW at DC quick-charging stations, while the 79 kWh version will be capable of DC quick charging with up to 183 kW.
Range of up to 630 km. The range for the ID.3 Neo with 50 kWh battery and 125 kW is up to 417 km. For the ID.3 Neo with a 58 kWh battery and 140 kW output, the range is up to 494 km. The maximum WLTP range with the large 79 kWh battery is up to 630 km. Depending on the battery version, approx. 26 to 29 minutes can be expected for DC charging from 10 to 80 per cent.
New electronic engine sound. The exterior sound of the ID.3 Neo is a new development. This is because many countries stipulate that pedestrians must be able to hear an inherently silent electric vehicle at low speeds. Against this background, Volkswagen has designed a new brand sound. Various parameters are incorporated here to make the sound experience as pleasant and fascinating as possible. The new sound is active up to 25 km/h in all gear selector positions and driving profiles. In the Sport driving profile, a particularly charismatic sports sound is also generated at speeds of up to 50 km/h. The sound carpet is adapted in real time depending on driving-relevant variables such as speed, accelerator pedal position and drive torque.