Volkswagen wants you to pay a Netflix-style subscription to unlock extra EV power – and that could be a slippery slope

Car buyers have to pay extra to unlock horsepower on Volkswagen vehicles—an 'uphill battle' subscription model that has drawn the ire of customers

Volkswagen customers in the UK will have to pay £16.50, or $22.50, per month to give its ID.3 vehicles a 20-horsepower boost.

Volkswagen wants you to pay a Netflix-style subscription to unlock extra EV power – and that could be a slippery slope

Volkswagen will charge a monthly fee for maximum power but more automakers could follow suit.

Pay Rs 2,000 Each Month To Increase Your Volkswagen Car's Power

The 'optional power upgrade' will cost Rs 1,945 (16.50 pounds) per month or Rs 19,450 (165 pounds) annually.