Volkswagen's Updated ID.3 Neo Hatchback Coming to the UK With 390 Miles of Range
Aion says the UT will use a single trim and add an optional luxury package with ventilated seats, a glass roof and a powered tailgate.
- GAC-Owned Aion will challenge Volkswagen in the United Kingdom with an electric hatchback priced from less than £30,000, offering 268 miles of range.
- Designed in Milan, Italy, the UT features a chassis tweaked to suit pockmarked British roads, while Aion has described it as "China's version of the Mini."
- Volkswagen's facelifted Neo arrives in the United Kingdom this week starting at £33,080, though every version qualifies for the government's electric vehicle grant, reducing base pricing to £31,580.
- The Neo introduces physical controls and the latest Innovision software alongside one-pedal driving mode and enhanced Travel Assist, addressing previous customer complaints about touchscreen-only interfaces.
- British customers can select from three battery options, with the flagship 79-kWh pack delivering 390 miles of range and the 58-kWh unit extending to 306 miles per charge.
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Aion UT: Chinese EV to rival Volkswagen ID 3 from under £30k
"China's version of the Mini" looks to offer Brits more kit than other electric hatchbacks for similar money Chinese newcomer Aion will challenge the Volkswagen ID 3 and MG 4 EV with the UT, an electric hatchback priced from less than £30,000. Due in showrooms from October, it officially offers 268 miles of range and can be charged from 30-80% in 24 minutes. It's powered by a front-mounted electric motor with 204bhp, giving a 0-62mph dash time o…
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The Independent (US)Meet the Aion UT: This 268-mile electric supermini could cost less than £30,000
Aion UT is the brand’s second UK model and packs 201bhp, plenty of standard kit and an eight-year ownership package, with orders opening in September
Volkswagen's Updated ID.3 Neo Hatchback Coming to the UK With 390 Miles of Range
The ID.3 Neo for the United Kingdom represents a substantial makeover compared to the previous iteration of the compact electric hatchback. Facelifted with an emphasis on usability and efficiency, the newcomer will be available from August 13 with a starting price of £33,080 sans the £1,500 electric vehicle grant. While the ID.3 name remains, the Neo suffix indicates a significant update. (continue reading...)
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New 2026 Volkswagen ID. 3 Neo to cost from £31,580
Volkswagen will begin accepting orders for the ID. 3 Neo this week. The electric hatchback features a new look inside and out. Along with a redesign that aligns it with the rest of the German marque’s model range, the ID. 3 Neo also addresses much of the criticism levelled at the original ID. 3. This means more physical buttons for the dashboard controls, along with an increased battery range when the car is fully charged. In addition, all versi…
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