Video Summary
Here are the key findings from the review of the Tesla Model Y versus the Volkswagen ID.4:- The Model Y is the best-selling car in the world.
- The ID.4 has been plagued by software issues. The updated version has resolved these.
- Tesla sets its own prices as a direct-to-consumer seller, and prices change all the time.
- Model Y starts at $49,130, while the ID.4 starts at $40,290.
- Both are qualified for the $7,500 tax credit, with the lease option as a good loophole.
- Model Y’s range starts at 279 miles and tops at 330. The ID.4 range starts at 209 and tops at 275.
- The ID.4's 0-60 is 5.7 seconds compared to the Model Y's 3.5 seconds.
- ID.4's max charging rate is 170kW, charging 10-80% in over 30 minutes. The Model Y is 250kW, charging to 80% in 15 minutes.
- The ID.4 comes with three years of free unlimited charging with Electrify America, capped at 30-minute sessions. Tesla does not offer free charging.
- Tesla has the best driver assistance tech on the market in its Autopilot. But the Full Self Driving package will set you back $15,000, or about $200 a month with a subscription.
- Tesla’s major shortcomings are the lack of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- Tesla’s Sentry mode is a 360 dash cam suite that doubles as a security system that monitors the car.
- The Tesla has a great infotainment system with video, music, and game streaming apps.
- A shortcoming of the Tesla is the lack of manual adjustments for air vents.
- The ID.4 is lacking a Frunk.
- The ID.4 has two sister EVs: the Skoda Enyaq and the Audi Q4 e-tron.
