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Volkswagen ramps up its efforts in the EV segment with this ID.4 compact mid-sized Crossover, the marque's first global market electric vehicle. It aims to deliver more of a premium choice than volume brands can currently offer in this rapidly growing segment. Ready for the EV switch and need a reasonably compact SUV with a bit more of an up-market feel? We think you might be tempted by this one.
Market and Model
The ID.4 range kicks off with base 'Life'-spec variants. Choose the smaller 52kWh battery and the smaller 148PS 'Pure' electric motor with this level of trim and you'll get yourself the only ID.4 model in the range that costs under £35,000 and therefore can qualify for the government's Plug-in Car Grant. Which means that this entry-level ID.4 can be yours for just over £32,000 after grant deduction. There's a big price jump to the other models in the range which have to do without any grant assistance. The same 'Life'-spec 52kWh model with the faster 170PS 'Pure Performance' motor costs from around £36,000. And a 'Life'-spec model with the bigger 77kWh battery, which must be had with the 204PS 'Pro Performance' motor, costs from around £41,500.
Going further up the line-up, just under £40,000 gets you mid-range 'Style'-spec, where the smaller 52kWh battery is offered with either the 148PS 'Pure' or the 170PS 'Pure Performance' motors. From there on in the line-up, your only battery option is the bigger 77kWh unit, offered with the 204PS 'Pro Performance' motor with 'Family' and 'Max' trimmed models priced between £45,000 and £50,000. If you want to go further, there's a top GTX high-performance 4WD model which uses the 77kWh battery and has two motors (one on each axle) offering a 299PS total output. The GTX costs from around £49,000 in standard form - or costs just over £55,000 in top-spec GTX Max trim.
Cost of Ownership
As we said in our 'Driving' section, base models, which respectively feature electric motors developing either 148PS or 170PS, use a 52kWh lithium-ion unit offering a claimed driving distance of up to 213 miles. The longer-range 77kWh variant with its 204PS motor, ups that to as much as 310 miles. To achieve that, you'll need to frequently use the provided 'Eco' drive mode setting, ideally in combination with the available 'B' regenerative braking function.
Whatever ID.4 model you select, your charging regime should be quite straightforward. There's a 'We Charge' app that helps you find and use over 150,000 public charge points. An AC1-phase 7.2kW garage wallbox would replenish the 52kWh model from zero in about nine and a half hours; think a little over 12 hours for the 77kWh variant. What about if you find a public rapid charger along your route? Well the smaller 52kWh battery supports 100kW DC charging; the 77kWh battery ups that to 125kW, which means that even on this longer range model, at a DC3 100kW charge point, it'll take no more than around 30 minutes to recharge your ID.4 with enough direct current to cover the next 137 miles.
Summary
This isn't yet a mainstream Volkswagen model, but the day isn't very far off when it will be. When that happens, we can only hope that EVs will have become rather more affordable than they are now. But if this ID.4 sells globally in the kind of numbers Volkswagen is hoping for, that's unlikely to happen. Like all brands, the Wolfsburg maker will charge what customers show they're prepared to pay.
So is this ID.4 worth its sticker price? Many customers will think so. It has the quality look and feel of a premium brand product; enough (just) to justify its extra cost over its identically-engineered Skoda Enyak iV and CUPRA Born VW Group cousins and close rivals. Ultimately, if all you care about in a Crossover EV of this kind is value and driving range, this probably won't be your first choice. But if your priorities are a little broader than that and you want a little more 'feel good' factor in a car of this sort, this ID.4 might well have your number.
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So, would you buy a Volkswagen ID.4?
Certainly NOT
Absolutely YES
Yes, I did!
Yes
@@stevena9305 Hi Steven, more than happy to help get you behind the wheel of a new ID.4. We supply every make and model in the UK, so get in touch here and we'll provide any info you need: bit.ly/39YHCml
Already got one four months ago, and like it. It is hard to find meaningful problems in this car even I tried pretty hard. Pricewise, it is a good price after $10K fed and state tax credits.
For a car that is so well designed externally the interior is such a disappointment. If I was in the market for a family electric car I think the two Korean manufacturers would be top of the list.
Hi Niall, be sure to watch our video on the Kia EV6: th-cam.com/video/LnQ6M-v0_ys/w-d-xo.html
I actually really like the ID.4 design. Though, not in that color. But the yellow or stonewashed blue looks amazing.
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I got one Pro S love the car, spacious, great on the road and so quiet.
Fantastic news, Pedro! What made you choose this over other models?
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply here in USA price, 3 years unlimited charge on EA network around the country. No brainer
The problems I had with a VAG based diesel some years ago were terrible and I've never
had the inclination to own another VAG car let alone an electric one far to expensive as are
all electric cars. Good review though as usual.
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@@OsvUkVehicleSupplyMorning , I subscribed ages ago always watch reviews, best on TH-cam
by far. Have also recommended past reviews to someone who was buying used,
well done keep it up.
@@rayfordham9230 That's great to hear! Thanks very much for your support, Ray. Let us know when you're in the market for a new car - more than happy to help 👍
I got 308miles range during the summer all on b-roads
That's brilliant to hear, Dara! What made you go electric with the ID.4?
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply a Scottish government 0% interest EV loan made it the easiest way to buy, and I mean any car to buy.
Top much hiss
Enyaq looks much better, esp interior, and less expensive.
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Car brands just increased profit margin by 70% perhaps, at your expense(the buyer). This money buys you an S Klasse 2013-2014 if not newer. Even a public loo is more luxurious than this interior. Exterior looks decent, but the fact there's no petrol smell, no noise, nothing to indicate it's a car is more than a major letdown. I would never (will never) drive/buy an electric.
And yes, i did like my own comment ! 😂