Video Summary
Findings from the electric car review are:- Only one version of the ID.4 is available in the UK called the First Edition; future versions are likely to be cheaper.
- It has a potential carwow saving of £4,052 off the RRP. This figure includes a £3,000 government grant for plug-in vehicles.
- The design is not the reviewer's favorite, looking blobby and heavy. The side profile is reminiscent of a Peugeot 5008.
- While the full light bar at the back is interesting, the model designation being placed in the center of the trunk is less appealing.
- The 20-inch alloy wheels, silver roof bars and contrasting black roof are standard for the First Edition model.
- The interior is minimalist and modern.
- The reviewer likes the seat design and steering wheel brightening up the cabin.
- There are no buttons from an aesthetic point of view, but the reliance on the central touchscreen and slider buttons detracts from the usability.
- The 360° view shows how small the glove box is.
- The steering wheel rim blocks the driving mode selector, and that the position will take some learning to be intuitive to use.
- The voice command system is glitchy, and the reviewer recommends not using it.
- Rear seat space is roomy for the knees and head, and there is a flat floor and isofix points. The downside is scratchy plastics.
- The boot has a 543-liter capacity, but a load lip can make getting things over it awkward. It does not feature a false floor.
- Rear-mounted 204-horsepower electric motor with rear wheel drive. A four-wheel drive model with 306 horsepower is coming. The 148-horsepower motor is expected to be available at some point as well.
- Top-rated 125-kilowatt charging allows for a battery charge level from empty to 80 percent in 40 minutes.
- With a full charge, the car has a theoretical range of 310 miles, but that is likely optimistic; 260 is more reasonable.
- Driving in town is comfortable, but the A-pillar creates a blind spot, and the rear window is a bit on the small side. Also, the suspension is relatively firm, although irons out with speed. The steering is light, making driving easier.
- The regenerative braking system doesn’t come to a complete stop like a Nissan Leaf.
- The turning circle is a narrow 10 meters.
