And I have been reading that the 1ST do not have the hitch mount. So a key need for me is to be able to carry bicycles. If that is confirmed then the 1ST has another negative compared to a series ID.3
When I went in to my dealer, as part of being a pre-booker, I directly asked about the hitch mount in the 1ST - they said yes it would have the facility.
I am still in a quandary about whether to:
1. stay with the 1ST pre-book
2. wait for the ID.3 Tech and get my order on the list early
3. stick with the e-Golf
On #3, I would like more range, and a way to have a tow hitch for a bicycle rack. I also see the big benefits of having a solely designed for BEV rather than shoe-horning a battery pack, motor into a vehicles designed for ICE. This also applies to Peugeot/Citroen/Vauxhall e-208/etc. The reviews of the ID.3 really point out the great driving, handling, etc. I am less worried about the interior material selection - as I would gain electric seats, steering wheel. I like the extra cargo space in the ID.3.
So really it is 1ST or Tech. The dealer had no info about the models beyond the 1ST. But in fairness to them, they were well-briefed on the 1ST, the 1st Movers club, etc. I was their first pre-booker (1 of 5). And was already a BEV driver - fully experienced with all things BEV.
So what is the difference between the 1ST Pro (UK) and the ID.3 Tech, from some German info:
a) Tech has HUD, Panoramic roof, more colours, different wheel sizes and rims, insulated windscreen, back up horn, 6+1 speaker system, Travel Assist, Lane Assist, Emergency Assist, Side Assist, Inductive charging for phone
b) 1ST Pro has 1 mile more WLTP range (420 vs 419), the carpet mats are included, 2-Zone Climate, granny cable included, special 1ST features, 2000kW of free charging
And the Tech in German pricing seems to be €1000 less! Otherwise they seem to be the same in everything else.