2021 VW ID.4: How good is Volkswagen's electric crossover?

The Volkswagen ID.4 is in many ways a fully electric alternative to the company's hugely popular Tiguan SUV. With an official range of between 310 and 323 miles depending on what version you go for, and an interior that's roomy and hi-tech, it should appeal to those who want an EV that doesn't compromise on practicality. However, with so many new rivals on the market, is the ID.4 worth taking seriously? Vicky Parrott thinks so, and in this CarGurus UK review she explains exactly why that is.

Read our full VW ID4 expert review:

Pros
Good battery range
Roomy interior
Comfortable to drive

Cons
Frustrating infotainment and controls
Expensive to buy
A Tesla Model Y is more fun to drive

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[mike.n.davies]

I take issue with the assertion that "spec for spec" the Skoda Enyaq is better value than the ID.4 - when I specced up an Enyaq to match the features on ID.4 First Edition, the Skoda came out at £3000 more. So ID.4 for me was an easy choice. I admit I have not checked prices for the series edition cars though as I got my FE before those were announced. I can hardly believe the base series model comes on steel wheels for the price it is!

Agree very much with the regen comments, the car is easy to drive and intuitive to use. I have no problem with the haptic buttons on the steering wheel and have never accidently pressed one. The interior is good quality but the colours are not to everyone's taste. The interior is vast and I'm wondering if we could have managed with an ID.3 as the rear seat is not used that much by us. I was looking at crossovers / SUV as we have dogs, so wanted a big boot - I definitely think ID.3 should have been considered. Note to anyone considering an MEB platform car, check the smaller model also as it may have the space you need, the interiors are very spacious on these cars compared to the footprint.

[jmoranretana]

One of the best reviewers, Vicky is pretty knowledgeable.

[lewisjohnston]

Another super video giving all necessary details with both good and bad points about the ID4 and some very good reasons to buy one.

[clarissacastro]

THANK YOU! Your the only one who shows the back lift and storage of car. Thank you. However I didn’t see a spare tire on this vehicle so not an ideal car to have.

[magnuslemhage]

Good presentation, sums it all up perfectly, thank

[ceejbee]

The new wave of good electric cars comes out and the government chop the incentive saying a word! Nice review though Vikki!

[TheMikstel]

Great review Vicky, i've just taken delivery of mine and it a great car. Not sure of the range though. i have only done 170miles and using the Air con drains the battery in this summer heat . PS 1 bad point is the boot opening, for £41K i'd expect an electronic boot opening.

[johnbev]

I had the Citroen picasso, it was more rounded, my daughters called it the dolphin.

[Jakesmusings]

Great review as expected. However, my real world range experience has been between 250-270 though I’ve only been driving mine for about a month.

[michaelandersen]

I can see they used the same interior-designer like most other manufactures - I think he`s called Mr. All-Dark? Thats very progressive, forewardthinking and uplifting ;-)

[freestick]

Not many female reviewer does a good job but this lady is doing a good job👍

[spower]

6:50 OPD negates Newton's First Law
NOPD - Coasting and Creep mode applies Newton's 1st law to the fullest. It's more efficient and takes less energy to accelerate a vehicle in motion than from rest. Driver involves bringing the vehicle to a stop by applying the brakes. Thus put the brakes and the foot to work. No rusty steel brakes.

[matthewchetcuti]

We can get it for the equivalent of £23, 000 here in the US after our tax incentives. The range tops out at the equivalent of about £30, 000. Those taxes you guys have are ROUGH.

[whatthe]

Good review. Sums it all up perfectly.

[cscape]

I agree about the touch screen, the new Hyundai Tucson is the same, my 2019 Tucson has physical buttons which much better!! I guess when I come to replace it, I’m gonna have to accept touch buttons, but I would rather not

[FernandoRodriguez-pjuh]

Aims to be a Tiguan. Have you driven both vehicles? The comfort and refined driving of the ID4 feels like a Bentley next to the rough noisy Tiguan!!

[davidnorman]

Review summary - it's not a great EV but as it's German and VW there must be some reasonable plus points. Compared to the new Ioniq 5 it's pretty poor on most important measures.

[menifo]

Do give the cars you review a rating for comparison purposes.

[cassiocm]

I think you can raise the boot floor to be even with rear seats

[davidmordecai]

No one pedal driving is a deal breaker. It’s one of the best features of an electric car. It’s baffling that this is not even an option.