Everything You Need to Know about the VW ID.4

The Game-Changing All-Electric Vehicle of the Future

With gas prices hovering around the $3/gal benchmark and people returning to the road for their daily commute, you may be spending a tad bit more at the pump than you’re accustomed to. Gas prices are sort of the silent killer when it comes to budgeting money towards a vehicle, which is why many folks are giving electric cars some serious consideration. Unlike five years ago, the options for what you can get with an all-electric car has vastly expanded. You can also now get them without paying an arm and a leg. If you’ve been searching for “used cars near me” or “used cars for sale,” then you’re already aware of the vast selection that’s out there – both with electric vehicles and gas-powered. If you’ve been driving a gas-guzzler all your life, now may be the perfect time to consider making the switch to something more eco-friendly. We’re talking, of course, about the all-new electric-powered 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.

If you are already familiar with the Volkswagen Tiguan or other models of Volkswagen SUVs, the ID.4 is similar in that you’re going to get the classic SUV driving experience, but fully powered by a rechargeable battery. The ID.4 is already creating a healthy amount of buzz amongst vehicle testers and trade publications alike. In fact, it’s already been declared the winner of the 2021 World Car of the Year award. Read on to find out why the ID.4 is earning such rave reviews.

Going All-Electric (and Long Distance) with the New VW ID.4

There are a few major hurdles when it comes to convincing folks that all-electric cars are a viable option for them. First, there’s the price tag. There’s a big misconception that all electric cars cost as much as a Tesla, but the VW ID.4’s Pro model retails for around $42,000, which makes it one of the most affordable new vehicles in its class.

The other challenge for consumers is that they’re worried about the mileage range when it comes to electric vehicles. Nobody wants to feel like they’re chained to a charging station and needing to go out of their way just to juice up the battery. If you’re worried about that happening with the ID.4 – don’t. Volkswagen has painstakingly gone to great lengths to ensure that the ID.4 has one of the longest charges in the all-electric class of vehicles. It’s already been tested and verified to be able to travel 260 miles on a single charge. To put that in perspective, you should be able to drive from Lee’s Summit all the way to St. Louis in a single trip. The ID.4 is made for cross-country driving, and has already completed a 6,700-mile road trip through an independent test. This is the big reason why a lot of people are calling the ID.4 one of the most reliable vehicles – electric or otherwise – ever manufactured.

Of course, there are going to be those times when you need to charge the car. Granted, charging takes a bit longer than pumping gas, but the VW ID.4 makes the process pretty easy. With Level 2 Home Charging, you will get 23 – 34 miles off a one-hour charge with the ID.4 Pro model. When charging with Level 3 DC Fast Charging, you’ll get 62 miles on the ID.4 Pro after just ten minutes. Most people charge their cars while they shop or run errands and come back to a nearly-full battery. Making sure that both the driving range and charging times were convenient for drivers was a top priority for VW when designing the ID.4.

How the Volkswagen ID.4 Compares to Competing SUVs

When it comes to discussing the ID.4, naturally, people are going to ask, “How does it stack up against other best-in-class SUVs?” When we’re talking about competitors, we think of the 2021 Subaru Forester, the 2021 Honda CR-V, the 2021 Toyota RAV4, and yes, even the 2021 VW Tiguan. All of these are technically SUVs, however, the ID.4 is the only all-electric SUV out of the bunch. This makes the comparison a bit apples and oranges when it comes to how it performs from a fuel-economy standpoint because you’ll no longer be hitting the pump.

Moving on to the key performance metrics of the vehicle, the VW ID.4 has a lot to offer when comparing it to those other SUVs. For instance, the Subaru Forester offers 182 horsepower under the hood while the ID.4 ups the ante with 201 horsepower. The Honda CRV offers 179 lb-ft of torque while the ID.4 leaves it in the dust with 228 lb-ft of torque. So if you’re worried about owning an all-electric vehicle that can’t compete with its gas-guzzling counterparts – fear not – VW has built a truly powerful machine worthy of any SUV driver.

The VW ID.4 is also fully capable of taking on its all-electric counterparts as well. In addition to having one of the best driving ranges for an electric vehicle, the ID.4 also has one of the most competitive price points in the industry, starting at just $43,675. To give a little side-by-side comparison, the entry level Ford Mustang Mach-E with AWD costs $45,595 and the Tesla Model Y Long Range clocks in even higher at $52,490. If you go with the higher trim level version – the ID.4 AWD Pro S – it’s only $48,175 and offers the Gradient Package, including 20-inch alloy wheels, a black roof with silver trim, and slightly revised bumpers. All ID.4 models carry a $1,195 destination charge but are eligible for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.

And no SUV would be complete without a wide array of features, and the VW ID.4 offers those in spades. It includes wireless smartphone integration for compatible devices through App-Connect and wireless cell phone charging. It also offers Emergency Assist, Travel Assist, and Remote Access Services at no additional charge. The VW ID.4 also has some of the largest screen real estate around clocking in at 10 inches; the RAV4 and Honda CR-V only have 7-inch screens.

Finally, the warranty is one of the best out there when it comes to new SUVs. The VW ID.4 offers a 4-year/50,000-mile (whichever comes first) warranty compared to the Subaru, Honda, and Toyota SUVs we mentioned that only offer a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty (whichever comes first).

Check Out the Award-Winning VW ID.4 In Person

As the winner of the 2021 World Car of the Year award, the Volkswagen ID.4 is already shaping up to be a game changer in the all-electric vehicle market and beyond. It’s modern aesthetic, jam-packed feature package, and top-of-the-line performance make the ID.4 the reason to finally make the switch from gas to electric.

The only way to know if the ID.4 is the vehicle for you is by taking it for a spin. The best way to test drive the all-new VW ID.4 is to search “Volkswagen dealer” or “VW dealership near me” to bring up your closest VW location. Or, you can simply head to VW Lee’s Summit, conveniently located at 2225 NE Independence Ave. The Volkswagen ID.4 is an immensely popular vehicle, so feel free to use the contact us form to send us a message that you’d like to book an appointment for your upcoming test drive.

We also have plenty of other new cars for sale if you’re not quite ready to go electric. VW Lee’s Summit has the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan for sale, which is one of our best-selling SUVs that we carry.

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