Volkswagen’s ID.3 Proves Its Worth: Battery Performs Well After 160,000-Kilometer Challenge

Landsberg am Lech, Germany – Volkswagen’s electric standout, the ID.3, has successfully completed a demanding four-year endurance test that would intimidate most vehicles. This test, carried out by the careful evaluators at ADAC’s Test and Technology Centre in Landsberg am Lech, Germany, saw the ID.3 travel over 160,000 kilometers under challenging conditions. The standout news? Its high-voltage battery still retains an impressive 91% of its original net capacity—a result that’s catching attention in the electric vehicle (EV) community.

The test vehicle was an ID.3 Pro S, equipped with a 77 kWh battery, and it faced a real challenge—more like a trial by mileage and megawatts. ADAC didn’t hold back. To rack up the kilometers quickly, they charged it at rapid charging stations for more than 40% of its charging sessions. And in a move that might make EV enthusiasts cringe, the car was frequently left at 100% charge for days between drives—far from the ideal treatment for battery health. Yet, the ID.3 took it all in stride.

Battery capacity exceeding 90% after 160,000 kilometers

“The result demonstrates the remarkable quality of our ID. models even after extensive use,” said Martin Sander, Volkswagen’s Board Member for Sales, Marketing, and After Sales, with evident pride. “A battery capacity exceeding 90% after 160,000 kilometers confirms that our ID. models are also very appealing as used cars and continue to meet our customers’ needs.”

Volkswagen supports its EVs with a guarantee that the battery will maintain at least 70% capacity after eight years or 160,000 kilometers. The ID.3 didn’t just meet that standard—it exceeded it, showcasing a level of reliability that could attract anyone considering an electric vehicle, whether new or used.

A Tough Test, A Tougher Car

This wasn’t just a casual drive. As the first endurance test for a vehicle from Volkswagen’s ID. family, the stakes were significant. Between test runs, engineers at the Bavarian facility examined the ID.3 closely, monitoring its battery health and overall condition. The conclusion was positive: the body and chassis remained in excellent shape despite the demanding conditions.

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