See all Motoring NewsVolkswagen has officially revealed its first ever all-electric SUV, the ID.4 which will go on sale in January 2021. Pricing for the ID.4 starts from €42,995 after €10,000 grants for Irish buyers. There will be a model coming in May 2021 that has a 58kWh battery with a range of circa 340 kilometres, and the price after grants is expected to be less than €35,000.
The ID.4’s battery stores up to 77 kWh of energy and offers ranges of up to 520 km from a single charge. The electric drive motor, positioned at the rear axle, generates 150 kW (204 PS) – enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and deliver a top speed of 160 km/h. Thanks to the rear-wheel drive’s strong grip The battery sits below the passenger seats which guarantees a low centre of gravity for strong handling credentials. The ID.4 also has 21 centimetres of ground clearance, so Volkswagen says it performs well in gentle off- road terrain.
The ID.4’s exterior is inspired by nature with good aerodynamics for extra efficiency out on the road. As standard it is equipped with light-emitting diodes while its tail light clusters have been fully equipped with this technology. As the top-of-the- range version, interactive IQ.Light LED matrix headlights are even more progressive: they welcome drivers with swivelling lens modules and generate an intelligently controlled main beam. These headlights have been paired with the new 3D LED tail light clusters. The ID.4’s tail lights illuminate in an intensive red colour, while it also offers large wheels with a diameter of up to 21 inchesin size.
The ID.4 is 4.58 metres long and is based on Volkswagen’s latest MEB platform. Inside, the room available is similar to conventional SUVs, and colours and materials are contemporary. The boot offers 543 litres of space with the rear seats in place, while this increases to 1,575 litres when the seats are dropped down. Equipment includes an electrically-powered boot door, roof rails and a tow bar.
The ID.4 uses two displays; a diagonal touch screen up to 12 inches in size which can also be operated through voice control by saying “Hello ID”. The new ID.Light, a narrow light strip under the windscreen intuitively makes driving easier. An augmented reality head-up display is also available as option to blend a host of displays including navigation arrows projected onto the road surface and signalling when to turn off in exactly the right lane.
The Discover Pro navigation system brings We Connect Start online services on board. IQ.Drive assist systems makes driving an even more relaxed experience and this particularly applies to Travel Assist. Software and hardware in the ID.4 have been designed as part of a new architecture, making it possible for customers to download updates to the car after the purchase.
Together with the ID. models, Volkswagen is launching on the market a complete package for convenient, connected and sustainable charging of electric cars under the name We Charge. This offers the ideal solution for any situation whether you are at home, out and about or on a long journey. The ID.4 can be recharged with direct current to cover the next 320 km (as per WLTP, at 125 kW) at a DC quick-charging station in around 30 minutes.
Volkswagen is also building an ecosystem of sustainable electric mobility surrounding ID. models. ID.4 customers will receive a vehicle that has been produced with a carbon-neutral balance. And if it is charged using sustainably produced electricity – like Volkswagen Naturstrom – it will remain carbon-neutral on the road too.