VW EV specialist
The full VW EV range. ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7 saloon + Tourer. PHV, chauffeur, airport-transfer trade, all bought.
What we look for
The single biggest value driver. ID.3 / ID.4 58 kWh and 77 kWh packs, ID.5 77 kWh, ID.7 77 kWh and 86 kWh, all on the MEB platform with shared thermal management. Recent VW dealer SOH report lifts the offer materially. The earliest ID.3 builds (2020-2021) saw software-driven range variability that later firmware updates resolved.
Style + Pro Performance trims on ID.3 + ID.4 carry strong PHV demand. GTX dual-motor performance variants on ID.4 + ID.5 trade to a different buyer pool (enthusiast drivers). ID.7 Match and Pro S trims are the chauffeur volume sellers; ID.7 Tourer estate body commands a small premium over saloon because of the boot capacity for airport transfers.
Active PHV ID.3 / ID.4 examples routinely show 60,000 to 130,000 miles by year 3-4 of service. The MEB drivetrain ages gently in PHV use. We price on body + battery + plate status, not an algorithmic mileage cap.
MEB-platform ID cars depend heavily on software version for range, charging speed, and infotainment. Cars with documented up-to-date OTA software command a clear premium over equivalent mileage cars with stale software. Bring the current firmware version reading for the firmest offer.
Model breakdown
First VW EV on the MEB platform, hatchback body. Original 58 kWh and 77 kWh battery options, refresh in 2023 with improved cabin trim. Active PHV stock; year 4-5 of service for early UK examples. Strong mid-market PHV trade demand, particularly the Family trim with rear cabin spec.
Typical condition: 60,000-130,000 miles. Active PHV + private-driver retirement stock.
Mid-size crossover SUV (ID.4) and the slightly-sportier-roofline ID.5 sister model. 58 kWh and 77 kWh batteries, Pro and Pro Performance variants. GTX dual-motor performance variant a different segment. ID.4 the volume PHV chauffeur choice; ID.5 the lower-volume style alternative.
Typical condition: 40,000-110,000 miles. Active PHV + chauffeur stock.
The executive saloon and Tourer estate, replacing Passat for EV chauffeur use. 77 kWh and 86 kWh battery options. Strong chauffeur + airport-transfer demand because of the larger cabin and the Tourer's boot capacity. Pro S Match the volume executive trim. Resale still settling as fleet replacement cycles deliver stock.
Typical condition: 20,000-60,000 miles. Premium executive stock, building.
Common questions
Yes. The ID.7 Tourer estate in particular is in strong chauffeur-trade demand because it's the EV replacement for the Passat estate in airport-transfer fleets. We price on battery SOH + service history + remaining warranty; chauffeur-typical mileage does not penalise the offer.
ID.4 generally. The crossover body works better for PHV passenger comfort and boot capacity than the ID.3 hatch. ID.3 turns more in private-driver hands. ID.4 turns more in PHV trade. Both are bought; the offer routes to the stronger destination market.
Depends on whether software updates have been applied. Early MEB-platform ID.3 cars had software-driven range issues that later firmware (3.x onwards) resolved. A 2020 ID.3 brought up to current firmware spec recovers most of the original range. Bring the current firmware version reading; we price accordingly.
Yes. GTX dual-motor cars trade through performance-EV channels rather than mainstream PHV trade. The 295 bhp + AWD spec and the heavier rear suspension are not what PHV operators are looking for. We do buy GTX examples but route them differently; the offer reflects the destination market.
VW 3-year manufacturer warranty plus 8-year / 100,000 mile battery warranty, both transferable to subsequent owners. The 8-year battery warranty is the longer-term value driver; remaining months affect the offer materially. Document the service history honestly.
Yes. Fleet sales of 3+ vehicles go through our Fleet team rather than the individual driver flow. /fleet/submit lets you submit the registration list in one go; we come back within 4 working hours with a fleet-level offer. MEB-platform fleets are routine.
The VW EV specialism
Drop your reg in below. A valuer who knows MEB software versions inside out reads the ODIS report and gives you one firm number, not a number that drifts down on collection day.
