Volkswagen ID.3 vs petrol car: savings

Yearly running-cost savings and break-even point for the Volkswagen ID.3 compared with a petrol car.

Usable battery58 kWh

WLTP range434 km

Efficiency13.4 kWh/100 km

Max charging11 / 120 kW

Volkswagen ID.3: hatchback body style illustration — Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 58 kWh · body style illustration (not the exact model)

Volkswagen ID.3 vs petrol savings

Yearly energy cost by country (15,000 km)

Country	Volkswagen ID.3	Petrol car	Saved
United Kingdom	£582	£1,703	£1,121
Germany	€855	€2,289	€1,434
France	€566	€2,164	€1,597
Canada	C$378	C$1,462	C$1,084
Australia	A$800	A$1,502	A$701
United Arab Emirates	AED 654	AED 2,272	AED 1,617
India	₹15,344	₹98,407	₹83,062
Saudi Arabia	SAR 431	SAR 2,272	SAR 1,841
Netherlands	€566	€2,388	€1,822
Spain	€590	€1,880	€1,290
Italy	€656	€2,087	€1,432
Japan	¥78,269	¥150,832	¥72,563
Norway	€425	€2,048	€1,623
Sweden	€599	€1,540	€940
China	CN¥1,159	CN¥8,005	CN¥6,846
South Africa	R7,009	R19,198	R12,189
Mexico	MX$4,068	MX$24,940	MX$20,872
Turkey	₺6,412	₺51,860	₺45,448

Frequently asked questions

How much can I save with a Volkswagen ID.3?

Charging at home, about €1,270 a year in energy for 15,000 km at average prices, compared with a 6.5 L/100 km petrol car. Lower maintenance adds to that.

When does a Volkswagen ID.3 pay for itself?

It depends on the price difference with the car you’d otherwise buy. Enter both prices under “Customize” in the calculator to see your break-even year.