The battery in Volkswagen electric cars, model by model
3 models listed. For each one: the battery versions, the manufacturer warranty, the state of health to expect for its age, and what a failure costs out of warranty.
Volkswagen e-Golf
2014 – 2020Replacing one module€500 – €1,500Volkswagen ID.3
since 2020Replacing one module€700 – €2,000Volkswagen ID.4
since 2020Replacing one module€800 – €2,300
What to know about Volkswagen batteries
The catalogue covers 3 Volkswagen electric models, on sale since 2014. The packs recorded use NMC cells, which largely decides how quickly capacity falls.
Battery warranty. The terms recorded for Volkswagen are 8 years, up to 100,000 miles, with a guaranteed minimum capacity of 70%. These terms depend on the date of first registration, not on the model alone: the checker gives the end date for a specific car.
Cost of a failure. Every model in the catalogue can be repaired module by module rather than by a full replacement, for between €500 and €2,300 depending on the model, whereas a new pack is priced at around €9,000 to €15,000. These are orders of magnitude recorded in France, never quotes.