Is the Volkswagen ID.4 EV Reliable?
There are plenty of questions you may have when choosing a new SUV to get your family around Littleton, Parker, or Castle Rock, Colorado. There are even more questions when the Volkswagen in question is an electric SUV.
Does the VW ID.4 EV have the range you need? Is it safe for families? Will the VW ID.4 be reliable enough for your lifestyle?
After being reviewed by a jury of nearly 100 journalists from 28 countries, this model won recognition as the 2021 World Car of the Year. Therefore, the answer points to a resounding yes!
Here at McDonald Volkswagen, we’ve put together this guide about this electrical model, so you can anticipate all the power and safety that’s in store when you visit us for a test drive.
Quick Facts About the VW ID.4
| EPA-estimated Electric Range | 260 miles* |
| Awards | Winner of 2021 World Car of the Year;
IIHS 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ |
| Safety | IQ.DRIVE® safety suite |
Electric Range That Will Shock You
Big awards just begin to showcase how you can depend on the electric engine in the 2021 VW ID.4. Just take a look at the power of this small electrical SUV’s performance:
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2021 VW ID.4 Electrical Engine |
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| Battery | 82 kWh |
| Horsepower | Optional 295 HP |
| EPA-estimated range | 260 miles* |
With that range, you can drive hard and long. Whether you’re taking your kids to school or your family on a long trip, you’ll be set to drive for miles without having to recharge.
And when it is time to recharge your vehicle’s battery, you’ll have two different ways to get the job done. . .
Option 1: Charging at Home
You can charge at home by hooking up with the standard Level one (L1) charging cable right into your wall. Or you can choose the optional Level two (L2) wallbox for faster charging times. Just let the vehicle charge overnight, and in the morning, you’ll be ready to take on the world again.
Option 2: Charging on the Go
Need to charge up while out and about? Luckily, public charging stations are getting more and more available. There are already over 17,000 stations you can find nationwide. These stations generally offer L2 charging strength, which runs on AC energy.
For a stronger kick, take advantage of Direct Charging (DC) fast charger stations. DC charging works faster than L2 or L1 charging. With DC charging, your VW ID.4 can get charged all the way up to 80% in about 38 minutes.
Many DC stations are located along highways, convenient when you’re on long trips. With your VW ID.4, you have three years of unlimited charging at these stations!
Is the VW ID.4 Reliable? It Won the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award
What else makes the VW ID.4 reliable? How about its premium safety? Since it’s the winner of a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), you already know this SUV has what it takes to keep your family safe.
How did it win this honor? It had the help of a superior system of advanced driver assistance technologies that are part of the IQ.DRIVE® system:
- Front Assist covers features like Forward Collision Warning to alert you to any possible collisions both with sound and with a notification on the dashboard. In the event of a possible frontal collision (paying close attention to pedestrian activity), Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring stops the car for you.
- Travel Assist includes Lane Assist that will track the lines of the lane, alerting you with visual and audible notifications if you drift out of the boundaries. Also included is Adaptive Cruise Control that will work to match pace with the vehicle ahead.
- Active Side Assist will activate sensors at the rear of the SUV to monitor your vehicle’s surroundings. With the Active Blind Spot Monitor, if a vehicle is detected in a blind spot, the corresponding side mirror will light up to keep the driver aware.
Get ready to keep your family safe for all the miles you log in this electric SUV.
See the Electric Car Sparking Excitement
To recap, we’ve explored how this electric SUV has a high-powered battery that’s easy to charge, offers a good EPA-estimated range, and how this vehicle maintains active safety measures to help keep your family secure. So, what do you think? Is the VW ID.4 reliable enough to get your family around Littleton, Parker, or Castle Rock, CO?
If you want to learn more about this electric family SUV or take a test drive, contact us at McDonald Volkswagen. We’re ready to help!
* 2021 ID.4 Pro EPA-estimated total range is 260 miles. Actual mileage and range will vary and depend on several factors including driving and charging habits, accessory use, temperature and topography, battery age, load, and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details.
