Icon: enlarge
The Volkswagen ID.3 rolls off the production line in Zwickau
Photo: Matthias Rietschel / REUTERS
The new VW electric car ID.3 failed a test by an industry magazine.
Although the model impressed with its driving characteristics, the electronics and workmanship had "considerable need for improvement", reported the magazine "Auto, Motor und Sport" in advance on Wednesday from its current issue.
"Although the tested ID.3 is on the list with a price of almost 49,000 euros (before deduction of the possible environmental bonus of 9,480 euros), the car does not meet the high standards for accuracy of fit of the body parts, minimal gaps, high-quality materials and Details. "
Volkswagen initially did not want to comment on it.
According to the report, hard and dirt-sensitive plastics are built into the cockpit.
The infotainment only starts up slowly and the navigation device often gets stuck for several hundred meters without orientation.
The battery also "does not provide ample ranges".
The drive and chassis, on the other hand, worked perfectly.
The ID.3 is considered a beacon of hope for Volkswagen.
It should enable the Wolfsburg-based company to enter the electric age and offer Tesla Paroli.
On September 11th, the first customer in Germany receives his ID.3.
Tesla boss Elon Musk already test-driven the car last week on his flying visit to Germany.
However, the market launch of the ID.3 had developed into a tremendous game.
VW had originally announced that the model should be delivered "in summer 2020", but the start was delayed by a few weeks due to massive software problems.
In view of the massive loss of sales due to the consequences of the Corona crisis, VW dealers have high hopes for the sale of the electric car.
According to the group, the demand has far exceeded expectations, the delivery time is now around four months instead of the usual four to six weeks.
If the customers are now dissatisfied with the model, that would be a disaster for VW.
mg / Reuters