The Volkswagen ID3 Pro S was officially introduced in March 2023. It is powered by a 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 575 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Rear-wheel drive 150 kW (204 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.9 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 46000 USD.
Conversely, making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Kia EV4 hatchback Standard Range FWD was announced in February 2025. Energy is supplied by a 58.3 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 410 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Front-wheel drive 150 kW (204 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.4 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 170 km/h (106 mph).
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Launch
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| Announced | March 2023 | February 2025 |
| Release date | Q3, 2023 | 2026 |
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Performance
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| Power | Rear-wheel drive 150 kW (204 hp) | Front-wheel drive 150 kW (204 hp) |
| Torque | 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) | - |
| Acceleration | 7.9 sec 0-100 km/h | 7.4 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 170 km/h (106 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total | 58.3 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V | Li-Ion NCM (400V type) |
| Driving range | 575 km | 410 km |
| Consumption | 14.9 kWh/100 km | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 7.2 kW, Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7:30 h | Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 5 h 20 min |
| Charging station | CCS 170 kW, 5-80% in 30 min | CCS, 10-80% in 29 min |
| Additional | - | Vehicle to load (V2L) 3.5 KW max, Vehicle to grid (V2G) 10 KW max |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door hatchback, 4/5 seats | 5 door hatchback, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4261 x 1809 x 1562 mm (167.8 x 71.2 x 61.5 in) | 4430 x 1860 x 1485 mm (174.4 x 73.2 x 58.5 in) |
| Weight | 1951 kg unladen, 2290 kg gross | - |
| Wheels size | R18, R19, R20 | R17 |
| Trunk volume | 385 l, 1267 l max | 435 l |
| Front trunk | No | Yes |
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Display
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| Center screen | 10.0" or 12" touchscreen | 12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 5.3" | 12.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes, with augmented reality | Yes |
| Various | - | 5.3" climate control screen |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof | Glass sunroof, tilt & slide |
| Parking aids | 8 front and rear sensors, front and reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist |
| Connectivity | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | 6 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system | Front, side, rear, head airbag system |
| Driving aids | Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, front camera. Lane Assist, Forward collision warning and extended and proactive pedestrian protection, City emergency braking system, Driver Alert system, fatigue detection, Travel Assist, Side Assist, Light Assist | Front radar, several cameras. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safety Exit Warning, Safety Exit Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane Following Assist 2, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-spot View Monitor, Rear View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist |
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Misc
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| Price | 46000 USD | - |