The crisis caused by the shortage of microchips and semiconductors has also had implications in the production and sale of Volkswagen ID.3, particularly on the UK market. The small electric from the German carmaker was in fact temporarily offered in the UK with a series of specifications not available: the car is now available for purchase. only in the Life version based on the ID.3 Pro Performance 200 HP, equipped with a 58 kWh battery and able to guarantee a range of 416 kilometers.
“Due to the very high demand for the fully electric Volkswagen ID.3, as well as the still volatile semiconductor supply situation, delivery times for this popular model are currently much longer than usual – Volkswagen did know – In order to minimize waiting times, we have temporarily simplified the ID.3 model range in some markets: in the UK, for example, a special ID.3 Life set-up based on the ID.3 is currently being offered. Pro Performance “. This means that on the British market the small battery operated by the German brand can only be purchased with 18 ″ wheels, micro-fleece seats, Discover Pro infotainment system, LED headlights, wireless charging for smartphones and rear view camera. However, there is a disadvantage: since this set-up is offered for over 35,000 pounds, Plug-in Car Grant cannot be obtained £ 1,500 because price requirements are not met.
“Overall, the order book for the ID family is currently around 95,000 vehicles across Europe – added the German company – Volkswagen predicts that, at least for the first half of 2022, the supply situation will remain highly volatile and difficult. However, production should stabilize over the course of the year ”. The microchip crisis is putting on in serious trouble Volkswagen, which in addition to having dealt with a drop in sales last year is being forced to make production cuts at its headquarters in Wolfsburg.
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