Lotus Emeya vs Volkswagen ID.3
The Lotus Emeya leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
Sedan
EMEYA R
from CHF 149,865
checked Aug 16, 2026 · lotuscars.com
54/100#81 of 434 · Everyday
Hatchback
ID.3 GTX Performance
1 of 9 versions
Germany · checked Sep 18, 2026 · volkswagen-newsroom.com
54/100#82 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Lotus EmeyaLotus EmeyaID.3Volkswagen ID.3
- Range (WLTP)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+235 kW· 127%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.5 cu ft· 33%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
- Top speed- best on this row+35 mph· 28%
- Torque- best on this row+324 lb-ft· 81%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lotus Emeya | Volkswagen ID.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 900 Sport Carbon | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version: 900 SPORT | version not named |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: 79 kWh Style |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: 79 kWh Style | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: 600 | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Lotus Emeya if
Pick the Volkswagen ID.3 if
- Stronger on range
Score by category
out of 100
Lotus EmeyaVolkswagen ID.3
Range
8597Charging
9875Performance
10074Practicality
5138
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- Lotus Emeya
- 301 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Volkswagen ID.3
- WLTP
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Lotus Emeya
- version: 900 Sport Carbon
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 26 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lotus Emeya
- Lotus Emeya
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 185 kW
- Ahead by
- 235 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Lotus Emeya
- 2.8 scontested: sources disagree
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 5.7 / 8.6 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
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- Score
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- Price
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- Score
- 55
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Voyah Passion
- Score
- 54
- Price
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Volkswagen ID.3 vs
- Chevrolet Blazer EVChevrolet Blazer EV scores 2 higher
- Score
- 56
- Price
- from $45,000
- Subaru UnchartedSubaru Uncharted scores 3 higher
- Score
- 57
- Price
- from $43,795
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)Li Auto i6 (理想i6) scores 4 higher
- Score
- 58
- Price
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- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 2 higher
- Score
- 56
- Price
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 27 sources
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