Editing Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription (section)

== How it works ==
Every exemplar of the ID.3 model is equipped with a 228bhp engine, but customers who don’t pay extra to enable full power get their engine capped at 201bhp.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> The process works like this:

* Full power is available as a factory option
* It can be added to certain cars (even second hand ones) that weren't optioned that way originally<ref name=":1" />
* It is available as a monthly or yearly subscription (£16.50 per month or £165 per year)<ref name=":0" />
* It can be bought outright for a one time charge of £649<ref name=":0" />

This means every customer purchases a car with a fully powered engine, but can't use it without paying an additional fee. Since the manufacturing cost is already included in the vehicle price, customers essentially pay twice for the same engine.