Video Summary
Sure, here is the summary.The ID.4 is Volkswagen’s first global market electric vehicle. It aims to deliver a more premium experience than volume brands can offer.
- Base models use an electric motor producing either 148 or 170 PS and a 52 kWh lithium ion battery, with a driving range of up to 213 miles.
- Longer range variants use a motor producing 204 PS, have a 77 kWh battery, and up to 310 miles of range.
- The ID.4 is rear driven; in town the advantages of placing the electric motor and its single-speed gearbox on the back axel are clear as it allows for a 10.2-meter turning circle.
- Beyond city limits, the drive format allows for a 50/50 weight distribution.
- There is no need for a gear lever, ignition slot, or hand brake.
- Charging is straightforward through the "We Charge" app. A 7.2 kW garage wallbox would replenish the 52 kWh model in approximately 9.5 hours, and about 12 hours for the 77 kWh model.
- It supports 100 kW DC charging. The 77 kWh battery can recharge to 225kW.
- The value of range resides in the more affordable models.
- Build quality is good, but there are cheaper plastics.
- The cabin’s design offers a minimalist and clinical feel.
- The build quality isn't all it could be.
