Video Summary
The ID.4 GTX from Marcusbil is being tested for a 1,000 km challenge.Marcusbil rents out these cars for about €1,000 a month.
The test car has issues with the door handle system, sometimes requiring a reset.
There is no child safety lock on the back doors.
It’s not a fully loaded car, doesn't have nice seats or electric adjustable seats.
It has a small screen and does not have auto steer.
It doesn't have a panorama roof.
The map function estimates arrival time and battery percentage.
Battery charges at 16 kW and can be topped up to 100%.
It claims 72.8 kWh, while 2023 models reach almost 73 kWh.
Battery heater pulls five kilowatts.
There is a concern that the old drivetrain is not efficient.
The car estimates arriving with 68% battery.
The car's scanner claims the battery has 72.8 KWH.
175 kW charging should occur.
This is a baseline test for an updated version with a more powerful motor.
Previous ID4 cars peaked at 135 kW.
Target time is to complete the trip in 10:20.
The car has poor aerodynamic drag.
There is an expected increased thirst in cold weather.
At one charging stop it was found that one plug was out of order on the charging station.
It cannot fast charge because they don't preheat.
It appears to have some power limits.
One should consider an ID5 or other car, which can reach 185 kW if rapid charging is important.
