Over 90 per cent capacity: ID.3 battery impresses in ADAC’s 160,000-kilometre endurance test – AutoMart Canada

The endurance test was the first of its kind for an ID. family vehicle. Between the test drives, the ID.3 was repeatedly checked by the engineers at the Bavarian Test and Technology Centre, particularly with regard to its battery condition. 

The ADAC has a clear recommendation for customers: software updates should always be installed. During the endurance test, the ID.3 received several software updates – including the Electric Vehicle Route Planner, which plans the charging stops on a longer route so the destination is reached as quickly as possible. In addition to the charge level, the system also takes into account the current traffic situation and forecasts. Alongside various bug fixes, the updates included an increase in charging capacity to up to 170 kW.

The updates also had a positive effect on consumption and thus the range. In particular, the new software significantly improved power consumption over short distances and in winter temperatures from 0 to 5°C.

Other positive points highlighted by the ADAC testers: despite the high mileage, the body and chassis were in good condition. The axles, suspension and steering coped well with the vehicle weight and did not show any significant issues or problems.

All further information and test data can be found here
(only available in German).