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Volkswagen Rolls Out Paid Power Upgrade for ID.3 Pro

Customers can boost the ID.3 Pro’s output from 150 kW to 170 kW via over-the-air activation for a monthly, annual or one-time fee without changing range or registration requirements

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DRESDEN, GERMANY - MAY 14: A worker performs a visual check on new Volkswagen ID.3 electric cars at the Volkswagen plant on May 14, 2025 in Dresden, Germany. Volkswagen led sales of electric car sales in Germany that rose 54% overall in April compared to April of last year. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The software unlock raises system power from 150 kW (204 PS) to 170 kW (231 PS) on model-year 2025 ID.3 Pro vehicles running software 3.2.1
  • Owners can opt for a €18.90 monthly subscription, a €189 annual plan or a €629 one-time purchase, with subscriptions reverting to 150 kW on cancellation and lifetime upgrades remaining with the car after resale
  • Volkswagen says the boost does not affect the WLTP-rated 434 km range or energy consumption and requires no insurance or registration updates thanks to homologation at the higher power
  • Activation is handled post-purchase through the in-car shop or VW website and requires a Volkswagen ID account plus an active VW-Connect contract
  • The move is part of a broader “Functions on Demand” trend that monetizes pre-installed hardware, reshaping ownership debates and influencing used-car values