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Tesla Model 3 or Volkswagen ID.7?

What are the main differences between the Tesla Model 3 and the Volkswagen ID.7?

Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.

Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3, front three-quarter view
Photo: Lcaa9 · CC BY 4.0 (resized) · Wikimedia Commons
From-price
€36,990 (price list January 2026)
Body type
Saloon
Powertrain
Electric
Range (WLTP)
534–750 km
Power
208–461 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
not confirmed in an official source
Boot space
415 litres (ANWB measurement)
Euro NCAP
5 of 5 stars (2025)
Versions in the price list
4

Volkswagen ID.7

Volkswagen ID.7, side view
Photo: Ssu · CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized) · Wikimedia Commons
From-price
€43,990 (price list 31 March 2026)
Body type
Saloon
Powertrain
Electric
Range (WLTP)
460–703 km
Power
150–250 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
27 min
Boot space
532 litres
Euro NCAP
5 of 5 stars (2023)
Versions in the price list
12

How do the versions of the Tesla Model 3 and the Volkswagen ID.7 compare?

The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.

Comparison of Tesla Model 3 Model 3 Achterwielaandrijving (Standard), Volkswagen ID.7 ID.7 59 kWh Limited Edition, Volkswagen ID.7 ID.7 77 kWh Limited Edition: price, specifications and computed costs
FeatureTesla Model 3 Model 3 Achterwielaandrijving (Standard)Volkswagen ID.7 ID.7 59 kWh Limited EditionVolkswagen ID.7 ID.7 77 kWh Limited Edition
Price
List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: Tesla, 9 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 2026€36,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list January 2026€43,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 31 March 2026€48,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 31 March 2026
Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: Tesla, 9 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 2026not confirmed in an official source€42,630€47,630
Specifications
PowertrainFrom the version’s price list. Source: Tesla, 9 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 2026Electric, Rear-wheel driveElectric, Rear-wheel driveElectric, Rear-wheel drive
PowerdiffersSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 2026208 kW (283 hp)150 kW (204 hp)210 kW (286 hp)
0-100 km/hdiffersSource: TopGear Nederland, 14 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 20266.2 s7.9 s6.5 s
Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 2026534 km13 kWh/100 km474 km14.18 kWh/100 km599 km14.58 kWh/100 km
Battery capacity (net)differsSource: EV Update, 5 December 2025; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 202660 kWh59 kWh77 kWh
AC chargingSource: EV Update, 5 December 2025; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 202611 kW11 kW11 kW
DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: EV Update, 5 December 2025; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 2026175 kW160 kW185 kW
Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), consulted 26 October 2026not confirmed in an official source27 min27 min
Kerb weightdiffersSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 20261,847 kg2,062 kg2,181 kg
Towing capacity (braked)Source: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 20261,000 kg1,000 kg1,000 kg
Boot spacediffersSource: ANWB, 21 June 2024; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), consulted 26 October 2026415 l532 l532 l
Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 20264,720 × 1,850 × 1,440 mm4,961 × 1,862 × 1,536 mm4,961 × 1,862 × 1,536 mm
Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 21 May 2025; Euro NCAP, 6 December 20235 of 5 stars (2025)5 of 5 stars (2023)5 of 5 stars (2023)
Costs (computed)
Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-28, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: Tesla, 9 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 2026not confirmed in an official source€682€8,179 a year on €42,630€773€9,279 a year on €47,630
Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 2026€214 – €234all provinces, 2026€271 – €296all provinces, 2026€290 – €317all provinces, 2026
Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 31 March 2026€3.3713 kWh/100 km€3.6814.18 kWh/100 km€3.7814.58 kWh/100 km

When do you choose the Tesla Model 3 and when the Volkswagen ID.7?

Choose the Tesla Model 3 if…

  • You drive many kilometres and want an efficient electric saloon: 125 to 165 Wh/km according to RDW, depending on the version.
  • You want a long range: the Premium Long Range rear-wheel drive reaches 750 km WLTP according to RDW.
  • You want quick performance: from 6.2 seconds to 100 km/h for the entry version to 3.1 seconds for the Performance, according to TopGear.
  • A low entry price matters to you: the Model 3 starts at € 36,990 (January 2026 price list).

From our review of the Tesla Model 3

Choose the Volkswagen ID.7 if…

  • You cover many kilometres and want long range: up to 703 km WLTP with the 86 kWh battery (sedan).
  • You want a big boot; the Tourer offers 605 litres against 532 litres in the sedan.
  • You want fast charging: 10-80% takes 27 to 28 minutes.

From our review of the Volkswagen ID.7

These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.

What do the Tesla Model 3 and the Volkswagen ID.7 cost per month?

Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Tesla Model 3 costs per month: electricity about €42 (WLTP consumption 13 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €79 – €86 depending on the province, together €121 – €128 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Volkswagen ID.7 costs per month: electricity about €46 (WLTP consumption 14.2 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €99 – €109 depending on the province, together €145 – €155 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

Monthly costs of the Tesla Model 3 and the Volkswagen ID.7 in the example scenario
ModelElectricity or fuelRoad taxTogether (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance)
Tesla Model 3Model 3 Achterwielaandrijving (Standard)€42€79 – €86€121 – €128
Volkswagen ID.7ID.7 59 kWh Limited Edition€46€99 – €109€145 – €155

Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.

Are there used Tesla Model 3 or Volkswagen ID.7 cars for sale?

Frequently asked questions

What do the Tesla Model 3 and the Volkswagen ID.7 cost?

The Tesla Model 3 costs from €36,990 (price list January 2026) and the Volkswagen ID.7 from €43,990 (price list 31 March 2026).

Which goes further, the Tesla Model 3 or the Volkswagen ID.7?

According to WLTP the Tesla Model 3 manages 534–750 km and the Volkswagen ID.7 460–703 km. The Tesla Model 3 goes the furthest.

How big is the boot of the Tesla Model 3 and the Volkswagen ID.7?

The boot of the Tesla Model 3 holds 415 litres (ANWB measurement) and the Volkswagen ID.7 532 litres. The measuring methods differ, so the figures are not like for like.

How safe are the Tesla Model 3 and the Volkswagen ID.7 according to Euro NCAP?

The Tesla Model 3 scored 5 of 5 stars (2025 test) and the Volkswagen ID.7 5 of 5 stars (2023 test). The test years differ.

Where can you read more about the Tesla Model 3 and the Volkswagen ID.7?

Other comparisons

Sources

  1. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Tesla personenauto's 2026 YTD per handelsbenaming (checked on 26 October 2026)
  2. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: Tesla Model 3/Model Y nieuw geregistreerd vanaf 2026-06-01, per kenteken (massa, maten, trekgewicht, zitplaatsen, topsnelheid; laagst geprijsde exemplaren per variant/uitvoering gebruikt) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  3. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen brandstof (join op kenteken uit s5): netto_max_vermogen_elektrisch, elektrisch_verbruik_enkel_elektrisch_wltp, actie_radius_enkel_elektrisch_wltp (checked on 26 October 2026)
  4. Tesla: Tesla Prijslijst 2026 (PDF, gedrukt 'PRIJSLIJST January 2026'; HTTP Last-Modified 2026-01-09) (document date 9 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  5. TopGear Nederland: Tesla vernieuwt de Model 3 opnieuw en maakt vooral twee uitvoeringen interessanter (document date 14 October 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  6. EV Update: Tesla introduceert Model 3 Standard: goedkoopste Tesla nu te bestellen in NL (document date 5 December 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
  7. EV Update: Tesla Model 3 en Y krijgen grotere actieradius en nieuwe functies (document date 3 October 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
  8. EV Database: EV Database Nederland: overzicht elektrische auto's (Tesla-rijen: status, bereik, verbruik, accu, prijs) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  9. Euro NCAP: Tesla Model 3 2025 safety rating (rating published 2025-05-21) (document date 21 May 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
  10. ANWB: Tesla Model 3 I 2e facelift - Auto Testrapport (75 kWh Long Range AWD) (document date 21 June 2024, checked on 26 October 2026)
  11. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: Volkswagen personenauto's, nieuw in NL (datum eerste toelating = datum eerste tenaamstelling NL), 2026-01-01 t/m 2026-10-24, per handelsbenaming (checked on 26 October 2026)
  12. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: aantal zitplaatsen en laagste catalogusprijs per handelsbenaming (Tiguan, T-Roc, Tayron, ID.4, ID.7), nieuw in NL 2026 (checked on 26 October 2026)
  13. Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): De ID.7 en ID.7 Tourer Limited Edition - Informatie en prijzen per 31 maart 2026 (modeljaar 2027) (document date 31 March 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  14. Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): ID.7 - technische gegevens (checked on 26 October 2026)
  15. Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): ID.7 Tourer - technische gegevens (checked on 26 October 2026)
  16. Euro NCAP: Euro NCAP 2023 safety results for Volkswagen ID.7, rated 5 stars (document date 6 December 2023, checked on 26 October 2026)

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