Volkswagen Locks Full Horsepower Behind Subscription for ID3 Models
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Summary
Volkswagen's ID3 Pro and Pro S models offer 228bhp, but drivers can only access 201bhp without a subscription. For an additional fee of $20/month, $200/year, or $760 as a lump sum, users can unlock the full horsepower. This move has sparked discussions about the future of vehicle features being gated behind paywalls.
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At around $20 a month, $200 a year, or a lump sum payment of roughly $760 dollars, you can get that full horsepower.
Volkswagen ID3 models will have their full horsepower gated behind a subscription service to unlock the engine’s potential.
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