ID.3 Pure Performance

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance is a 5-seat hatchback with rear-wheel drive, sold new in 2021, when it cost £27,120 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8.9 seconds, slower than 81% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 171 miles (275 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 13% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 44th of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 3.8 mi/kWh (164 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 45 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 45 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 157 miles (252 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand, a 2021 example is estimated at £7,400–£9,200, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2021 car should still manage about 155 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.