The Volkswagen ID.4 crossover will be their best selling EV, because it is being made in three different continents. This is Jonny's real world detailed review on the first ID model to sell in the USA.

The ID.4 1ST Edition has a WLTP range of 310 miles from its 77 kWh (usable) battery. It can rapid charge up to 125 kW and has 204 PS of power with 310 Nm of torque . 0 to 62 mph takes place in 8.5 seconds

1st Edition - 'Pro Performance'
£37,800 OTR including UK gov grant
201hp / 204ps power
310nm / 229lb ft torqu
82kWh Battery (77kWh useable)
Rapid charge up to 125kW (11kW onboard charger)
0-62mph in 8.5 secs
Top speed 99mph
Weight 2124kg

There are several features to mark the ID.4 1ST Edition apart from future ID.4 models. These include internal and external ‘1ST’ badging, a strangely clashing coloured interior and four metallic paint colours available: Glacier White, Blue Dusk, Manganese Grey and Honey Yellow. The last one is the only interesting one.

1st Edition ID.4s wear 20-inch ‘Drammen’ alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, tinted rear windows and a reversing camera. Inside, the microfleece seats and steering wheel are heated, 30-colour ambient lighting, 10-inch infotainment display and a dynamic full width ID. Light, which changes its pattern and colour to supplement and support navigation signals, charging status, driver assist technologies or the natural voice control. The model also offers a range of safety features including Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist, and Lane Assist, with parking sensors front and rear.

The ID.4 is VW's first electric vehicle that can be fitted with an optional tow bar, suitable for trailers up to 1000kg unbraked. This is a surprise, given that the rwd crossover has drum rear brakes. Drums - in 2021.

DIMENSIONS (versus rivals)
ID.4
4584mm long
1852mm wide
1612mm high
2766mm wheelbase

Nissan Ariya
4595mm long
1850mm wide
1660mm high
2775mm wheelbase

Mustang Mach-e
4714mm length
1882mm width
1625mm height
2984mm wheelbase

0-62 and top speed
VW ID.4 1st = 8.5 seconds, 99mph
Ford Mustang Mach-e (Standard Range RWD) = 6.9 secs, 111mph
Nissan Ariya (fwd 65kWh) = 7.5 secs, 99mph
Tesla Y = 3.7 secs (est), 150mph
Kia Soul EV = 7.6 secs, 104mph
Kia e-Niro = 7.5 secs, 104mph

Charge time
125kW DC rapid charge 0-80% in 38 mins
11kW AC charge 8hr 15 to 100%
7.2kW AC charge 11hrs to 100%

Boot space
VW ID.4 = 543L, 1575L seats down
Ford Mach-E = 402L + 81L (froot), 1420L seats down
Nissan Ariya = 468L (2wd model),

Kerb weight
VW ID.4 77kWh 2124kg
Ford Mach-e 75kWh from 1993kg
Nissan Ariya 65kWh from 1800kg

On road prices
ID.4 1st £37,800
Ford Mach-e standard range RWD £40,300
Nissan Ariya fwd from £37,000 est
Kia Soul EV £34,500
Kia e-Niro EV from £29,845

ID.4 specs available soon:
Pro spec = 204PS / 150kW motor
310nm / 229lb ft torque
77 kWh battery
324 mile range (499km) WLTP

Pure = 170PS / 125kW or 148PS / 109kW motor
52 kWh battery
216 mile range (347km) WLTP


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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:48 Crossover or SUV?
1:18 Dimensions versus rivals
1:38 5 seat only. More practical than Mach-e?
2:25 3 x power outputs
3:04 Side profile
3:23 Cockpit
7:27 Back seat
8:49 Towing capacity
9:02 Driving impressions
10:53 Old money Mercedes
11:20 What is 1st Edition?
11:58 WLTP range
12:30 Smart climate control & voice control
14:05 A bit like Alexa or Hey Google
14:55 Ride quality
16:03 Regen braking
16:30 4 x driving modes
17:20 Nissan Ariya, Mach-e and Kia e-Niro
17:58 0-62 test versus rival specs
19:04 Front end design
20:00 Same 201hp power output as Kia and Hyundai
20:29 No froot/frunk
20:42 ID Crozz concept
21:07 Charging time stats
21:36 Back end design
22:17 Boot space
22:53 Boot space compared to rivals
23:05 Kerb weight versus rivals
23:35 Price versus rivals
25:07 CCS charging Ionity
25:45 ID Buzz
26:25 DRUM BRAKES?!
27:00 Verdict
27:45 Hyundai Ioniq 5
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