Remember in 2023, when Mercedes-Benz announced it would lock 60 extra horsepower behind a $90/month subscription service?
Well, according to the UK's Auto Express, Volkswagen just decided to join the horsepower-subscription wars with its electric offering.
While the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro and Pro S are listed on the configurator as producing 201bhp, buyers must pay a subscription fee to reach the car's full potential of 228bhp.
This subscription currently stands at £16.50 [$22.25] per month.
That's cheaper than Mercedes-Benz, but also a lot less horsepower too.
27 horsepower!
For an upfront fee of $875, buyers can get the extra 27 horsepower for life without the subscription.
Gee, thanks!
Here's a look at the car:
More:
…it remains to be seen what would happen if an owner were to hack their car - also known as ‘jailbreaking' - in order to manually switch on the extra power for free.
That should be interesting!
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