VW ID.4: Pros & Cons in 2024 ( in 5 min! )

Volkswagen ID.4 all electric crossover is one of the post popular alternatives to the Tesla Model Y among the electric cars. Let's talk about its pros and cons!

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[Brentolini]

I enjoy your vids, my wife and I bought our ID4 almost a week ago and it’s a fully loaded trim and all that, only down sides to it are no 360 camera view and AC seats. Aside from that it’s a great car so far and I ALSO love the wireless apple car play that starts up in a snap when you enter the car. Gets you out of the actual VW software where they have always been weak in for years. But I’ll keep you updated. Keep it up bud!

[elvertestaguzza]

2023 ID.4 has the updated software and has no problems. I have the 2023 ID.4 and have no issues with the software.

[berthogendoorn]

Version 4 software is likely one of the best updates to any EV according to Kyle at Out of Speck reviews and even Bjorn Nyland also raved about it and now VW is going to go NACS, so that should end the issues of those poor EA stations.

[madestro]

Nice video but you should really do a disclaimer on the year of the car you're talking cons about, given that software is one of the cons and that can change really fast with upgrades

[melodyof]

I've been enjoying this quick 5 minute videos.

[donnamcdonald]

Currently only getting 230 miles on a full charge although the seller stated we would get 275 grr
Typically charge to 70-80% and see around 175 miles. It’s a big big bummer

[Optimisticaboutit]

Have been following you for several years now. Always spot on EV reviews 🎯✅🍀

[jayson]

Just picked my 23 AWD Pro S (on a lease) up and took it on a 1800 mi trip from Fl to SD and it did great. I was shocked at the charger availability north of I-70 and I-29.

[NewYorksFinest]

I just test drive the id4 s. It was boring looking inside compared to my kia sportage but I did like the way it drove and the fact I wouldn't have to buy gas anymore. I dudnt think it was worth paying $46k before taxes (with the $7500 rebate) for a car that only got 209 mile range

[berthogendoorn]

ID.4 has a very short front end so passengers get more room, much better!

[victorpham]

It just seemed great in price when I bought it. $49k out the door price, then $2000 state credit and $7500 tax credit, and 3 years free charging. So far, I racked 75, 000 miles within 2 years, saving over $15, 000 on gas or $7, 500 on electricity.

Although it's great value, I will sell it after 3 years of free charging end. Its technology is slow and laggy.

[paullacroix]

Enjoy your vids.. very informative as well as entertaining. I'll be moving to your part of the globe, north eastern part (Udon Thani)
Im considering shipping my 23 Kia Niro Wave, which I love. But I'm not sure of the charging Infrastructures in that country. What are your thoughts? I wouldn't want to go back to ICE vehicles if at all possible.
Thanks, and don't stop your videos.

[Omniweb]

I have id5 pro and the actual range is 300km with 100% battery... 33kwh /100km

[basharmizori]

Hi mate, what is the best car in the market, Electric and Hybrid.. thanks

[Lascarnn]

Software has been fixed and is now much faster than it was.

[NeilBergman]

I read a very recent review of the 2023 ID.4 and they had almost all of the same complaints you documented in your numerous videos about the problems you had with your own ID.4, mainly software. Apparently it has not gotten much (if any) better. And charging is still pretty slow, apparently.

[burgitech]

If a car is good or bad, you cannot say after 2 years. If you keep it for 20 years then you can make a statement. So the owners of Golf Mk4 could start to make reviews.

[witteegameapps]

FYI.. The 2024 ID4 AWD does 0-60 in 5.4 sec.

The 2023 ID4 AWD does 0-60 in 5.5 sec.

[Alex-hrdf]

To me:
The pros: good external design, high quality material inside, and very smooth ride.
The cons: lack of many options as if it's a classic fuel-based car.

[dennissorensen]

I have a new 2023 ID.4 Pro S AWD.
VW managment should test Subaru's adaptive cruise control... and then fix VW's. It is horrible. When the vehicle ahead that is it following slows down and stops, the ID4 runs right up close to it and then suddenly slams on the brake hard... nothing smooth about it at all. And the horn is so weak... more sutable for a wheel chair than a car one might use on the free way. If I had tested the horn before I bought the car, I probably would not have bought it. Same with the adaptive cruise control. My mistake for assuming all adaptive cruis controls would be as good as my past 2016, 2018, 2022 Subarus.