Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Volkswagen ID3
Volkswagen's U.K Division Is Locking ID.3 Horsepower Behind a Subscription
14 Aug 2025 | Abstracted from Road and Track
British-market buyers can now opt to pay a monthly fee for that horsepower increase..details in fine print, where a disclaimer notes that "Engine power is [148 hp] as standard, [168 hp] if you activate the optional power upgrade for a fee."
"...the fee is equivalent to $22.50 per month, $225 for a year, or a one-time purchase of $878...the one-time purchase is priced the same as 39 months of monthly subscription..."
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