Waiting for the electric Golf, the Volkswagen ID.3 becomes Neo
- Published on 12/03/2026 14:29
- Modified on 12/03/2026 14:30
While waiting for the arrival of the future electric ID. Golf, Volkswagen evolves its zero-emission compact with the ID.3 Neo.
As the future Volkswagen ID. Golf has just unveiled its lines, the ID. family continues its steady progress. The German manufacturer announces the upcoming arrival of the ID.3 Neo, a deep evolution of its electric compact, with its world premiere scheduled for mid-April.
This new version introduces a completely revamped software generation, set to gradually equip all of the brand’s electric models. At Volkswagen, the goal is to enhance the user experience while preparing vehicles for future regulatory requirements, whether European safety standards or international environmental standards.
The main evolution concerns the onboard digital system. The ID.3 Neo adopts the new Innovision infotainment environment, which now includes an application store accessible directly from the vehicle. Similar to a smartphone, users can download various services related to audio and video streaming, charging, parking, and certain onboard entertainment options.
Volkswagen enhances its electric range
A digital key also makes its appearance. This allows users to open and start the car via a smartphone or smartwatch, thanks to wireless communication similar to that used for mobile payments.
Ergonomics also improve inside. Future models of the ID range adopt physical buttons on the steering wheel to enhance the intuitiveness of the controls. Driver assistance systems also progress with an enhanced version of Travel Assist, which includes traffic light detection.
Another novelty is the one-pedal driving function. Thanks to more advanced energy recovery management, the vehicle can slow down to a complete stop without using the brake pedal. This new software generation is already equipping several models in the range, including the Volkswagen ID.4, Volkswagen ID.5, and Volkswagen ID.7.
The Vehicle-to-Load function also makes its appearance. It allows powering electronic devices directly from the vehicle’s battery, with a power output of up to 3.6 kW, via a household outlet or an adapter connected to the charging port.
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Finally, some entry-level models adopt a new APP 350 electric motor with 140 kW (190 hp), paired with a 58 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. In the ID.4, this evolution increases the WLTP range by approximately 40 kilometers.
With the ID.3 Neo, Volkswagen continues to improve its compact electric range while preparing for the arrival of a fully electric future Golf.
This page is translated from the original post "En attendant la Golf électrique, la Volkswagen ID.3 devient Neo" in French.
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