VW mulls electric convertible based on ID3

A sketch of a possible design for the convertible ID3 shows a similar silhouette to the T-Roc cabriolet, currently VW's only convertible model. (Volkswagen)

March 01, 2021 01:37 PM

FRANKFURT -- Volkswagen is considering whether to build a convertible version of its ID3 full-electric hatchback and has enlisted social media users to test support for the idea.

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