Battery options & usable capacity
Volkswagen’s December 2020 UK brochure lists 58 kWh net for Pro Performance and 77 kWh net for Pro S on page 6. These historical presets apply only after the owner confirms the version, market and original documentation.
| Reference configuration | Original usable capacity | Provenance |
|---|---|---|
| December 2020 UK Pro Performance — 58 kWh net | 58 kWh | Manufacturer · Source |
| December 2020 UK Pro S — 77 kWh net | 77 kWh | Manufacturer · Source |
Charging capability
Volkswagen’s ID. software 3.0 comparison describes changes from 100 to 120 kW for 58 kWh and from 125 to 135 kW for packs of at least 77 kWh. This is software-update context, not a charging guarantee for every ID.3. Confirm the fitted battery, software and applicable vehicle documents.
Why two ID.3 charging claims may differ
Volkswagen’s ID. software 3.0 comparison lists a maximum DC change from 100 to 120 kW for the 58 kWh net battery and from 125 to 135 kW for batteries of at least 77 kWh net. These are scoped update references, not a claim about every ID.3 or the power a used car will sustain. Check the installed software and exact battery before comparing an older brochure with a seller’s claim.
At the viewing, record the software version, request update/service records and ask for the source behind an advertised charging figure. A higher number in a newer advert is not, by itself, evidence that the older car’s battery has deteriorated.
Using the 58 kWh reference without inventing a health score
For the documented 58 kWh usable reference, an 80% to 10% window represents 40.6 kWh when new. Dividing by an assumed 20 kWh/100 km gives 203 km. This is a calculation from an original specification, not a test of a used ID.3.
If a suitable, dated test instead reported 52 kWh of current usable energy on a comparable basis, the same window and consumption would give 182 km. The illustrative ratio 52 ÷ 58 is about 89.7%, but it must not be presented as the seller’s actual SoH unless the evidence supports both numbers and their comparability. Do not substitute wall-meter charging energy for that measured usable capacity.
Sources for the additional guidance
- Volkswagen UK — ID.3 December 2020 specification and battery references
- Volkswagen UK — ID. software 3.0 charging comparison
Reviewed . References are scoped to the statements above; viewing questions are EVVerity editorial guidance.
Plan a journey with this battery reference
| Exact reference | At 18 kWh/100 km | At 22 kWh/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| December 2020 UK Pro Performance — 58 kWh net | 226 km / 140 miles | 185 km / 115 miles |
| December 2020 UK Pro S — 77 kWh net | 299 km / 186 miles | 245 km / 152 miles |
Calculation: usable kWh × 0.70 ÷ kWh/100 km × 100. A used battery may have less usable energy; these scenarios do not establish its condition.
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Battery warranty
This guide does not populate a global warranty from a historical UK brochure. Ask for the car’s original battery-warranty document, capacity threshold and start date.
Things worth checking before purchase
- Confirm Pro Performance versus Pro S and the net capacity in the original documents.
- Check current software and any documented charging-capability updates.
- Keep WLTP range separate from an observed driving sample.
- Confirm that a replacement pack, if fitted, uses the same baseline as the preset.
Turn the evidence into a useful estimate
Use a documented usable capacity and consumption from conditions matching your trip. Keep original specifications separate from the seller’s current battery-health evidence.
EVVerity estimates are informational and are not a substitute for a professional battery diagnostic or pre-purchase vehicle inspection.
Manufacturer sources & scope
- Volkswagen UK — ID.3 brochure, net capacities on page 6 (PDF)
10 December 2020 · checked 2026-09-26 - Volkswagen UK — ID. software 3.0 charging-performance comparison
ID. software 3.0; applicability must be checked · checked 2026-09-26
Source verification means the cited statement was reviewed. It does not extend a historical specification to other years or markets. Missing values are intentionally not inferred.
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Research another used EV
If you are considering more than one model, use its own guide to check the battery reference, charging equipment and seller evidence. Specifications and warranty terms must be verified separately for each car.