
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 remains a cornerstone of the electric family hatchback market, offering a balanced mix of usable range, strong refinement and familiar Volkswagen build quality. For UK fleets moving drivers out of petrol and diesel hatchbacks, the ID.3 continues to make a strong business case
Fleetwise score 83%
Other media scores…
What Car? 4/5
Driving Electric 4/5
Carbuyer 4.4/5
Auto Express 4/5
Autocar 3.5/5
Carwow 8/10
Parkers 3.9/5
Car 4/5
Top Gear 7/10
Select Car Leasing 4.5/5
Autotrader 4/5
Electrifying 8/10
RAC 7.5/10

In 30 seconds…
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 is a much-improved electric hatchback that now feels properly competitive in one of the busiest EV segments. Updates to cabin materials, infotainment usability and standard equipment have addressed earlier criticisms, making it a far more convincing fleet proposition.
For business users, the ID.3 delivers a strong balance of real-world range, fast-charging capability and low benefit-in-kind tax. The Pro and Pro S versions are the sweet spot for fleets, offering long motorway range without pushing list prices beyond key tax thresholds.
On the road, the ID.3 is smooth, quiet and easy to drive, with predictable handling and a comfortable ride that suits long commutes. Interior space is generous for a car of this size, with good rear legroom and a practical boot.
If you want an electric replacement for a Golf-class fleet car, the 2025 ID.3 remains one of the safest and most familiar choices.
“The ID.3 is finally the electric Volkswagen fleet buyers were waiting for” – Auto Express

Threshold Busters
Models under the UK £50,000 tax thresholds.
ID.3 Pure 52kWh – from £32,995
ID.3 Pro 58kWh – from £36,995
ID.3 Pro Match – from £38,995
ID.3 Pro S 77kWh – from £42,995
ID.3 GTX – from £46,995 (higher specs may exceed threshold)
Roll of Honour
• One of the UK’s best-selling electric hatchbacks
• Major step forward in interior quality over early models
• Popular choice for large salary-sacrifice EV fleets

Spec list
• Fully-electric powertrains
• Rear-wheel drive standard
• Single-speed automatic
• From £32,995
• From £349pm
• 5-door hatchback
• 5 seats
• Range up to 347 miles (WLTP)
• Boot space 385 litres
• Warranty 3 yrs/60,000 miles (Battery 8 yrs100,000 miles)
• Company-car tax rates (BIK) – Electric: 2%
Sample leasing deal
Lease Co: leasing.com
Car: Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Match 58kWh
Initial rental £3850
Term 24 months
Mileage per annum 8000
Monthly fee £359
Additional fees £199
(All prices excluding VAT)

In depth…
Brand Volkswagen
Model ID.3 Pro Match
Power source Fully electric
Transmission Single-speed automatic
Battery capacity 58kWh
Tax
CO2 0gkm
BIK 2%
P11D £38,995
Performance
Max speed 99mph
0-62mph 7.3 seconds
Max power 204bhp
Range 264 miles (WLTP)
Size
5-door hatchback 5 seats
Length 4261mm
Width 1809mm
Height 1568mm
Kerbweight 1760kg

Also consider
MG4 EV
Cupra Born
Renault Megane E-Tech
Hyundai Kona Electric

All information is published in good faith and believed correct at time of going live.
FleetWise advises users to check any queries about specific models with the supplying lease company or dealership. E&OE.
*How we arrive at our aggregated score
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