How much is a 2021 Volkswagen ID.3Electric worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 Volkswagen ID.3Electric on the Irish used-car market is around €17,925, based on 26 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 depreciate per year?

A Volkswagen ID.3 loses roughly 13.4% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2021 Volkswagen ID.3Electric?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 Volkswagen ID.3Electric using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Volkswagen ID.32021

Electric

€16,995ROI listing median

17 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandMedium Confidence

Listing price range

€14k – €18k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 11h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€16,995

private sale ~€15,799 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€9,975 – €12,113

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

99k km

typical 95k km

Days listed

17d

avg on market · demand 61/100

AI Market Summary

Excellent running costs and zero-emission credentials appeal to Irish buyers; strong battery range (330–420 km WLTP) suits typical commutes well.
Pricing is fair and stable—median €17,900 reflects solid EV demand. At five years old with 77k km, values declining moderately year-on-year.
Early 2021 software glitches mostly patched via free over-the-air updates; 12V auxiliary battery failures and charging port contact issues reported—confirm both function before purchase.
Inspect charging port connector (clean, no pitting) and request full software update log from seller to verify all known patches applied.

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Analysis & Insights

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Total cost of ownership

2021 Volkswagen ID.3 · Electric · per year

Estimated annual cost

€3,462/yr

Per month

€289/mo

Depreciation

€2,402

69% of total

Fuel / electricity

€427

12% of total

Maintenance

€280

8% of total

Road tax

€120

3% of total

Charger (annualised)

€233

7% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €17,925 current market median at 13.4%/yr (regression from 26 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model. Home charger cost (€700 typical after SEAI grant) annualised over 3 years.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

Volkswagen ID.3 2021, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

ElectricElectricthis marketcheapest to run+ charger needed

€547/yr

15.7 kWh/100 km, home night rate

Fuel €427/yrRoad tax €120/yr

median €17,925

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime, 2021+ registrations).

Home EV charger setup

The smart-night savings above require a home charger. Without one, you'll charge on public networks at significantly higher rates.

Installed cost

€800 – €1,500

7 kW charger + installation

SEAI grant

−€300

You pay €500 – €1,200 after grant

Public charging

€0.41 – €0.60/kWh

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Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€280

estimated per year

ID.3 has no engine oil, transmission fluid, or spark plugs; brake maintenance is minimal due to regenerative braking. Annual battery diagnostics and 12V battery oversight are the main preventive costs.

Battery health diagnosticAnnual check of high-voltage battery status, voltage balance, and degradation via OBD scanner

€60/yr

12V auxiliary battery replacementAmortised over 5 years at €50/year; typical failure 3–5 years due to trickle discharge

€0/yr

Brake fluid flushEvery 2 years; regenerative braking means pads last 80,000+ km but fluid hygroscopy matters

€80/yr

Tyres (amortised)€800–1000 per set (4 tyres); EVs wear them faster (40,000–50,000 km) due to weight and torque

€90/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 every 2 years for roadworthiness test; no emissions test required for EV

€30/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast