fka & FEV Consulting received the brand-new Volkswagen ID.3 and launched the comprehensive benchmarking program! By analyzing four vehicles in parallel, most of the benchmark results will be available by end of this year already.

Receive deep technical insights on ADAS functions, vehicle dynamics, acoustics/NVH and drivetrain performance. Additionally, the vehicle and electric powertrain component teardown disclose further details on architecture and design features.

Are you interested in our valuable technical benchmark data? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Tech Nuggets

14.05.2021 VW ID.3 Touch-safe Busbar Mounting

The busbar mountings inside the HV battery provide us with interesting insights.

15.04.2021 VW ID.3 HV Battery Module

During the teardown study, we gathered interesting insights into the system architecture and the applied technologies, including the highly standardized MEB battery module.

05.03.2021 VW ID.3 Active Roller Blind

Another interesting insight is the active roller blind in the vehicle front-end. It is located between radiator and AC condenser. Closing the blind reduces air resistance and thus lowers energy consumption.

19.02.2021 VW ID.3 Drum Brake

The use of drum brakes on the rear axle is an interesting insight provided by benchmarking. Drum brakes offer cost and weight advantages compared to disc brakes. The integration of the electromechanically actuated park brake is also an interesting feature.

04.02.2021 VW ID.3 Inverter Cooling

Also worth mentioning is the inverter and it's cooling solution. The Infineon IGBT modules are placed on a cooling plate with pin fin heatsinks. The coolant flows from the on-board charger through the inverter housing and the cooling plate to the electric motor.

19.01.2021 VW ID.3 AC Circuit

An interesting example is the AC circuit. With optional heat pump and CO2 refrigerant, different operating modes are possible, so the efficiency can be increased.

17.12.2020 VW ID.3 HV Battery Connector

The HV battery connector provides more interesting insights. The highly integrated design covering multiple functions is a cost efficient solution.

03.12.2020 VW ID.3 Gearbox

An interesting insight into the system architecture and the applied technologies is provided by the gearbox design within the electric drive unit. The semi-integrated approach and the missing park lock indicate a lean and cost efficient design.

19.11.2020 VW ID.3 On-board charger

During the teardown study interesting insights on system architecture and applied technologies are captured. One exemplary cost effective design solution is the fixation of the on-board charger cover, which is welded to the housing. This saves bolts, a gasket and assembly effort. On the other hand this approach implicates that in case of a defect, the entire on-board charger needs to be exchanged.

Previous Next

For more pictures in the galleries please click on one of the pictures.

Interieur

Exterieur

Podcast

In selected episodes of the fka Mobility Podcast you can learn more about the benchmarking of the VW ID.3.

Episode 26: Update on the benchmarking of the VW ID.3

Episode 22: Benchmarking of the VW ID.3