VW ID.3 Battery Holds 91% Charge After 160,000 Kilometers - CleanTechnica

The Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC) conducted a rigorous four-year endurance test on the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S, driving it 160,000 kilometers to evaluate battery longevity and overall vehicle durability. Remarkably, the ID.3’s 77 kWh battery retained 91% of its original capacity after this extensive use, significantly exceeding Volkswagen’s warranty promise of 70% capacity retention at the same mileage. This result challenges common criticisms about electric vehicle (EV) battery degradation and highlights Volkswagen’s success in designing a durable battery system, even under demanding conditions that included frequent rapid charging and leaving the battery at full charge for extended periods. Beyond the battery, other vehicle components such as the body and chassis also performed well throughout the test. ADAC emphasized the importance of keeping the vehicle’s software updated, noting that several updates during the test improved charging speed (up to 170 kW), power consumption, and range, especially in cold weather. Although the ID.3