Cost to charge a Volkswagen ID.3 on InstaVolt
A 20% → 80% top-up costs £42.50 at InstaVolt's 92.0p/kWh PAYG rate, delivering 46.2kWh and roughly 152 miles of range — about 28.1p/mile.
Cost by SOC range (PAYG)
| Session | kWh added | Cost | Range added | Cost/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 → 80% | 53.9kWh | £49.59 | 177 mi | 28.1p/mile |
| 20 → 80% | 46.2kWh | £42.50 | 152 mi | 28.1p/mile |
| 0 → 100% | 77.0kWh | £70.84 | 253 mi | 28.1p/mile |
How long will it take?
The Volkswagen ID.3 peaks at 175kW DC; InstaVolt's top chargers go up to 160kW. The session is limited by whichever is lower — in this case 160kW.
A 10 → 80% top-up takes around 29m, delivering an average of 112.5kW across the session.
Open the time calculator for a different SOC range, charger speed, or ambient temperature.
Worth knowing
- InstaVolt accepts contactless bank card payment at all post-November-2024 chargers, so no app is required.
- Plug type required: CCS, CHAdeMO. The ID.3 uses CCS for DC charging.
- Last verified tariff: 2026-04-01. Source.