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Volkswagen is making UK owners pay extra to unlock ID.3 EV's full potential
Volkswagen locks some ID.3 electric vehicles' full engine power behind a paywall in the UK.
It's safe to say nobody likes it when a company locks the full potential of a vehicle they already bought behind a monthly subscription, which is what Volkswagen is doing in the UK. In a footnote for the ID.3 Pro S Essential page, the company notes that for new orders, 150 kW or 201 horsepower is now the new standard for engine power. Customers can only enjoy the electric vehicle's 228 hp (170 kW) capability if they activate an "optional power upgrade for a fee."
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