Video Summary
Here is a summary of the main points and findings from the electric car review:- The headlight design and general design of the ID.4 are pleasing.
- The lack of active grill shutters at the bottom is surprising.
- Volkswagen hopes the ID.4 is considered an electric alternative to the RAV4 or CRV.
- The general design is boxier than Teslas or Ford's Mustang Mach-E.
- The car has no front trunk; a complaint from a previous review.
- The cargo area is generously sized, similar to the RAV4 and CRV.
- VW has not commented on why there is no front cargo area.
- They're trying to keep the costs down.
- The 2021 ID.4 is rated to tow a maximum of 2,200 pounds.
- Expect the range to be cut in half when towing.
- The all-wheel-drive versions will have a second motor up front.
- Components under the hood include the HVAC system, the 12-volt battery, the battery cooling system, and the air conditioning system.
- This EV aims for the average consumer, and not being a "crazy fast EV".
- 0 to 60 mph happened in 7.3 seconds.
- To charge as fast as possible, you will need a 48-amp, 240-volt EVSE.
- It takes about 10 to 11 hours to charge from empty to full on a slow level 2 charger.
- Real-world range was approximately 244 miles.
- You can get 60 miles in 10 minutes from a DC fast charger with SAE combo standard.
- It has a tight turning radius, which may suit city and suburban drivers.
- The ride quality feels very much like the CRV or RAV4.
- The interior is simultaneously familiar and futuristic.
