"The Volkswagen ID.3 Neo will be able to export energy from its high-voltage battery, thanks to the addition of the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) bidirectional charging feature. The hatchback is equipped with a standard 230-volt household outlet inside, and an adapter that's sold separately can be plugged into the charging port for an extra outlet. In total, the system can output up to 3.6 kilowatts of power, making it a great solution for powering camping equipment, tools, or even household appliances in a pinch."
"The facelifted compact electric hatchback will get more physical buttons, likely similar to the ones found on the upcoming ID. Polo and ID. Cross. That's great news, considering the first-gen ID.3, as well as the ID.4, made a name for themselves due to the infuriating corner-cutting employed by Volkswagen, like the touch sliders for the climate control and the lack of standalone buttons for the electric rear windows."
"Another nice feature of the ID.3 Neo is the optional digital key that can be stored in a smartphone's digital wallet. It works separately from the physical key fob that's shipped with the car, allowing owners to leave the key at home and use their phones to access their vehicle."
Volkswagen is launching the ID.3 Neo in April, a facelifted version of its affordable electric hatchback. The redesigned model addresses previous customer complaints by adding more physical buttons for climate control and window operation, replacing the unpopular touch sliders. The ID.3 Neo introduces Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) bidirectional charging capability, allowing owners to export energy from the battery to power external devices up to 3.6 kilowatts. Additional features include an optional digital key stored in smartphone wallets and a new Innovision infotainment system. These improvements aim to maintain customer interest until the next-generation Golf EV launches in 2028.
Read at insideevs.com
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