Overview
There’s something warm and familiar about the all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 that makes it seem like it’s been around for a long time. Built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, it’s roughly the size of a gas-powered Volkswagen Tiguan or Nissan Rogue, and it was one of the first SUV alternatives to a Tesla Model X when it launched in 2020. Its most exciting features are price and space, and it delivers those virtues in a handsome, modern-looking package. Base models are powered by a single motor with 201-horsepower and rear-wheel drive that get up to 275 miles of EPA-estimated range. At the expense of some range, a 295-hp, dual-motor AWD ID.4 is available with a larger battery, delivering as much as 255 miles of estimated range and considerably better performance. The ID.4 can’t DC-fast charge as quickly competitors such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ford Mustang Mach-E. However, with a starting price hovering just above $40k, the ID.4 offers plenty of space, good looks, and a relaxed demeanor that could ease the transition from filling up to plugging in.
What’s New for 2024?
Volkswagen doesn’t change the recipe for the 2024 ID.4.