VW charges UK owners for full EV power

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Volkswagen is charging UK owners a subscription fee to unlock the full horsepower of certain ID.3 electric vehicles. The automaker now offers a reduced power output as standard, with an optional monthly, annual, or lifetime payment to access the vehicle's full 228 horsepower. This practice follows similar controversial subscription models introduced by other manufacturers, such as BMW's heated seat feature, which faced significant customer backlash.


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