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Living electric: the way forward, and you won’t look back

Making the switch to electric is much simpler than you might think.

With increased battery ranges and faster charge times, Volkswagen electric and Plug-in Hybrid cars plug as effortlessly into your lifestyle as they do a home charger.

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Living a life electric

9 out 10 electric drivers wouldn’t go back. Here’s why...

Let us take you through the basics and provide answers for some of the more common questions. We’ll cover charging, range and battery life, we'll also introduce you to the Volkswagen ID. family, plus you’ll hear from existing owners.

Living with an electric vehicle

We’ve created a set of essential tools that will help you to put a Volkswagen electric car into the context of your day-to-day life. Have a play with the tools to see how electric measures up against your current car and driving style. Prepare to be surprised.

Explore our helpful electric tools

Let’s look at some Volkswagen electric features and how they benefit your day-to-day life

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Driving technologies for ID. models

ID driver using the technology in their electric car
ID driver using the technology in their electric car

Volkswagen electric car technology

Connecting your smartphone to your electric car
Connecting your smartphone to your electric car

We Connect for ID

Id.3 serviced at a VW retailer centre
Id.3 serviced at a VW retailer centre

Caring for your electric car

Sustainability with Volkswagen

  • Ways to zero ID.3 on a countryside road

    Way to Zero

    Our goal is to become a company with a net carbon-neutral balance by 2050. It’s a journey we’re committed to and one we’d like to take with our customers.

    Read more about our Way to Zero
  • battery recycling illustration

    Battery recycling

    Our recycling plant in Salzgitter recovers valuable raw materials and uses them for the production of new batteries.

    Find out more about how our batteries are recycled
  • illustration of carbon footprint

    Renewables

    We’re proud to be the first car manufacture to support renewable energy sources in order to minimise the carbon footprint of our vehicles right from the start.

    Learn about renewables

Here are some articles that you might find useful

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Benefits of small electric cars

Discover the many benefits of a small electric car, including practicality, manoeuvrability, running costs, range and charging time.

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How family-friendly are electric cars?

From comfort and space to range and of course, safety, a Volkswagen electric vehicle ticks all the boxes when it comes to modern family living.

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Power consumption and range

Electric cars have nothing to hide when it comes to power and range. Here we’ll uncover a few truths around the issues of energy consumption and distance.

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Running costs comparator

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Ways to save

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Configure an ID.

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