SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Volkswagen ID.3

From: €33,770 OTR (before SEAI grant/VRT rebate/delivery €40,370)

Power: Rear located electric motor/58-78kWh/single-speed automatic rear-wheel drive

Performance: 0-100km in 7.3 seconds/204hp/160km/h top speed

Range: 415km to 542km Road Tax: €120 (0g/km)

Verdict: Volkswagen’s new ID.3 fully electric car overtakes segment rivals