The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 features important interior improvements, including a larger 12.9-inch touchscreen on larger battery models (the smaller battery models retain the 12-inch display) and ventilated front seats on S models. S+ models receive a Harman Kardon audio system with nine speakers and a subwoofer. The most significant improvements are the new version 4.0 software and updated motors. The new software is faster and includes on-route battery preconditioning, which is a game-changer for cold-weather road trips, where previous models charged slowly until the battery warmed up. Manual preconditioning is also possible. The 2024 ID.4 features new motors in both front and rear. The rear-wheel-drive model sees a significant increase in horsepower from 201 to 280. The all-wheel-drive model increases from 295 to 330 horsepower. While specific 0-60 times for 2024 are not yet available, the horsepower increase suggests much better acceleration compared to the 2023 RWD's 7.6 seconds. The EPA range for the 2024 RWD is 291 miles, up from 275, and the AWD range is 263 miles, up from 255. While these aren't revolutionary range increases, the reviewer's experience with the 2023 model found the EPA numbers to be realistic, unlike Tesla's optimistic figures. Pricing for the 2024 model in the US is not yet confirmed but is expected to remain competitive, potentially with the $7,500 tax credit available on purchases or leases. The addition of on-route battery preconditioning is seen as the most impactful change, making the ID.4 a much better EV, especially for road trips in colder climates. While it currently uses the CCS plug, it will receive an adapter for Tesla Supercharger access, and it would be even better if it shipped with a native NACS connector in the future. With these changes, the ID.4 transitions from being a "really great car" to a "really great EV."
