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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Steve Fowler

Volkswagen ID.3 overhauled with new Neo name – and the return of buttons

The Volkswagen ID.3 facelift is so comprehensive, the car gets a new name: ID.3 Neo - (Volkswagen)

Volkswagen has given its electric ID.3 a significant rethink, introducing a heavily updated version with a new name – ID.3 Neo – as it looks to build on the success of one of Europe’s most popular electric hatchbacks.

The ID.3 has been a key player for Volkswagen in the shift to electric, with around 78,000 buyers across Europe in 2025 alone, and this latest version is being pitched as more than just a mid-life refresh. Instead, Volkswagen is framing it as a clear step forward, with changes that span design, technology, interior quality and efficiency.

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