The German car-maker says its “optional power upgrade” is designed to give customers more choice.

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    6 days ago

    Exactly. I actually own the vw id3. And I’m furious about it. I paid like 45000 euros. And now I need to buy soon an additional subscription, for… to keep remote access available for enabling the airco via the app.

    So it’s much more then just subscription for ‘increase power’.

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      6 days ago

      The remote control is at least tolerable because VW does need to provide every car with cellular network connection and servers to make this happen.

      Car power is completely different because it’s a one time change. If I’m their PR, I’ll do something like: VW has successfully tested new performance settings for VW ID.3 that helps to improve acceleration and driving. Upgrade is available at authorized workshops (of course with cost).