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Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance - Electric Vehicle Specs

Hatchback RWD

Power

110.000 kW

(149 HP)

0-100 km/h

8.900 s

Top Speed

160 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (55 kWh / 45 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 55 kWh
Net Capacity: 45 kWh
Buffer: 18%
The Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance reaches peak charging power of 100 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 30 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 161 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.5 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 47% in its class.

Average Charging Power

47 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.0

Maximum Charging Power

100 kW

At 8 → 24% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

3 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 1 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 1 min 46.9 kW 1.04 C 48.4 kWh
0% → 90% 43 min 60.4 kW 1.34 C 43.5 kWh
0% → 80% 34 min 67.4 kW 1.50 C 38.7 kWh
5% → 100% 59 min 46.3 kW 1.03 C 46.0 kWh
5% → 90% 40 min 60.3 kW 1.34 C 41.1 kWh
5% → 80% 32 min 67.9 kW 1.51 C 36.3 kWh
10% → 100% 57 min 45.1 kW 1.00 C 43.6 kWh
10% → 90% 39 min 59.0 kW 1.31 C 38.7 kWh
10% → 80% 30 min 66.6 kW 1.48 C 33.9 kWh