Volkswagen ID.3 204PS 58kWh, Darren – 2021 EV Test Drive Review

Volkswagen ID.3 2022: Public charging review

What name would you like to appear in the Test Drive Review? 
Darren

 

What make and model did you test drive?
Volkswagen ID.3 204PS 58kWh

 

What dealership did you have the test drive at?
Murray’s, Plymouth

 

How long did it take the dealership to contact you after you made your initial enquiry?
1 day

 

What date did you have your test drive?
11/01/2021

 

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What was your dealership experience like?
Very polite and punctual. My salesman, in particular, was very professional and informative. No ‘sales’ pressure or hard sell which was great.

 

Rate your dealership experience out of 5 Stars.
5 Stars: Excellent

 

What were your first impressions of the car?
Loved it, liked the shape, the tarsus-like interior, driving position but the controls took a bit of getting used to.

 

Positives – List 3 or more things you liked about the car.

  • The driving position
  • Visibility
  • Brake function for around-town driving.

 

Negatives – List 3 or more things you didn’t like about the car.

  • Windscreen wipers.

 

Rate the EV out of 5 Stars.
4 Stars: Good

 

Did you purchase the make & model you test drove or another EV from the same manufacturer?
Yes.

 

What specification did you go for?
Family Pro 58kWh.

 

How did you purchase the vehicle?
PCP – used Drive The Deal for a comparative quotation, Murray’s almost matched it, plus I managed to get mats and a 3 pin charging lead included too.

 

When do you expect to take delivery of your EV?
6-9 months.

 

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