Volkswagen has unveiled its most high-performance electric vehicle to date this week. Equipped with its most powerful electric motor and advanced battery technology, the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Efficiency makes a compelling case as the EV equivalent of the iconic Golf GTI Clubsport, marrying electrification with performance expertise. Can this system withstand the demands of a new generation of aircraft?
Volkswagen has taken its performance game to the next level after administering the GTX treatment to the ID.3 just a year ago. The all-new ID.3 GTX proudly claims its title as the sportiest electric Volkswagen to date.
Volkswagen has unveiled an enhanced ID.3, boasting increased potency, a refined powertrain, and cutting-edge aesthetic refinements.
“With its instantaneously dynamic and unparalleled energy delivery, the innovative ID.3 GTX Efficiency serves as the electric equivalent of our high-performance Golf GTI Clubsport,” said Volkswagen’s Board Member for Development, Kai Grunitz.
In accordance with Grunitz’s findings, these innovative hatches exhibit a striking similarity in their aerodynamic properties when accelerated.
The all-new electric vehicle features the debut of the upgraded Volkswagen Efficiency Drive System as its primary model.
The brand-new ID.3 GTX Efficiency boasts a potent powertrain, generating an impressive 321 horsepower (240 kW), a 40-horsepower increase over its GTX counterpart, which produces 210 kW.
The Volkswagen Group claims that the Efficiency EV’s 545 Nm of torque outstrips even its most powerful V6 turbocharged internal combustion engine in terms of driving efficiency.
Volkswagen’s most thrilling electric vehicle debuts on the scene.
Volkswagen boasts that its sportiest electric vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour (or 0 to 100 kilometres per hour) in just 5.7 swift seconds.
Equipped with a 79 kWh battery, the ID.3 GTX Efficiency is capable of delivering up to 373 miles (601 km) of range on a single charge, as measured by the World Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure. It could potentially save time, reducing the cost by 10-80% within a remarkably short period of approximately 26 minutes.
The EV options boast a sporty GTX design, incorporating new black air intake components and customized signature lighting.
The Volkswagen Golf R’s latest iteration boasts an array of premium GTX-brand interior features. In addition to its features, the ID.3 GTX Efficiency also boasts the latest Volkswagen software and a state-of-the-art 12.9-inch infotainment system. Elective options feature an enhanced reality heads-up display and a high-quality, premium Harman Kardon sound system.
The brand-new GTX Efficiency is now available for ordering in Germany, starting at $57,200 (approximately €52,295) including Value-Added Tax.
Volkswagen currently offers a discount of $3,900 (€3,570) across its entire ID range, effectively reducing the starting price to around $53,200 (€48,725).
Meanwhile, Volkswagen’s Golf GTI Clubsport launches at a starting price of $52,500 (approximately €48,075). Equipped with a powerful 300-horsepower engine, the latest hatchback model accelerates from 0-62 miles per hour in an impressive 5.6 seconds.
As Volkswagen advances its electric vehicle technology, prices are expected to decline while efficiency and effectiveness should improve. A potentially game-changing partnership with Rivian, leveraging the electric vehicle manufacturer’s software expertise, could prove a significant boost for Volkswagen.
Volkswagen’s three-way partnership with Rivian has received regulatory approval from Germany, clearing the path for a definitive agreement to be reached.
