A car for all occasions

Plenty of space for family and leisure, compact for city traffic, and comfortable over longer journeys – there’s really nothing the new Volkswagen ID.4 can’t do.

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Volkswagen ID.4 1ST

With the ID.3, Volkswagen took e-Cars out of the niche and opened a new chapter in individual sustainable mobility. Now the story continues with the ID.4 SUV. The latest e-Model from the ID. family starts in the world’s largest market segment, the compact SUV class.

According to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), one in four people in Germany alone drives a vehicle in the compact class, one in eight a mid-size car, and already one in twelve an SUV. For all these people, the ID.4 may be their next car. Why? Because the Volkswagen brand’s first electric SUV pretty much disproves all preconceptions about e-Cars, offers many different usage options and is therefore likely to be attractive to a broad customer base.

The ID.4 is launched in Europe with two different edition models – the ID.4 1ST and the ID.4 1ST Max. In Germany, they cost 49,950 euros and 59,950 euros respectively (both with 19 percent VAT). Those customers are also entitled to a net subsidy of 9,000 euros each. This puts the ID.4 on a price level with the Tiguan – Germany’s most popular SUV.

ID.4 – Enough space for the family

Families in particular can rejoice: The ID.4 offers plenty of space for children and everything else that needs to come along, and even accommodates two child seats in the second row. Above all, the three full-sized seats in the second row are a decisive criterion for many. So far, only some large SUVs or MPVs offer this feature. The long wheelbase of 2.77 meters leaves as much legroom in the rear as in a vehicle of the next class up. The panoramic glass roof (standard on the ID.4 1ST Max) extends almost across the entire roof and brings plenty of light for reading or playing for all passengers.

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Family zone: In the rear, the ID.4 offers space for two child seats.

ID.4 – The compact SUV

Volkswagen wants to attract a broad customer group with the CO₂-neutral compact SUV. That’s the reason why not only plenty of space inside the car but also the most compact possible dimensions on the outside are important factors. The modular electric drive matrix (MEB) makes both possible. Because the lithium-ion battery is located in the vehicle floor and the motor is mounted directly in front of the rear axle, the spacious ID.4 offers exterior dimensions like a compact car. This means it fits into almost any parking space and has no problems even on narrow roads.

Numerous assistance systems also support driving in city traffic and parking. The “Front Assist” emergency braking system comes as standard in the ID.4. This enables the car to detect pedestrians and obstacles and prevent an imminent collision. The standard acoustic parking aid is also helpful and also brings an automatic maneuvering brake function. In addition, the ID.4 has a turning circle of around 10.2 meters – astonishingly small for its size.

ID.4 - Always worth a journey

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Numerous assistance systems, long-range: With the ID.4, you can take a long-range trip without any problems.

For years, poor range and the lengthy recharging procedure were the major shortcomings of electric vehicles. With the ID.4, that is largely a thing of the past. The e-SUV also handles long distances with ease. In the ID.4 1ST models, a battery with a net energy content of 77 kWh serves as the power storage unit. It provides a range of up to 522 kilometers. At a DC fast-charging station, for example from IONITY, the ID.4 with the 77 kWh battery can recharge DC for the next 320 kilometers (according to WLTP) in around 30 minutes – with up to 125 kW charging power.

Sufficient battery capacity, fast charging, plus a spacious interior and a generous 543-liter trunk makes the ID.4 the ideal touring vehicle. For those with even more luggage: A roof box can be easily mounted on the standard roof rails.

Safety thanks to assistance systems (within the system limits)

Lane Assist: Lane departure warning system can help ensure that the vehicle does not leave its lane
Front Assist: Emergency brake assist including turn braking function and evasive action support can help prevent accidents
ACC: Distance control “stop & go” with speed limiter:
- Interpretation of navigation data and traffic symbols
- ACC automatically can reduce the speed in front of bends, roundabouts, speed limit signs and towns
Eco Assist: Alerts the driver when they should take their foot off the gas pedal for efficiency reasons
Travel Assist: can control distance to the vehicle in front and help keep the ID.4 in the middle of the lane
Side Assist:Can assist with lane changes via radar system
Emergency Assist: Can bring the ID.4 to a halt when the driver is no longer able to do so

The ID.4 – Car plus high utility

Even those who want to transport larger items will find the ID.4 the ideal companion. The 543-liter trunk can be expanded to 1,575 liters by folding down the rear seats. The ID.4 1ST Max has the electrically operated “Easy Open & Close” tailgate on board, which opens by foot movement. There is also a luggage net, a net partition and a variable loading floor.

And if that's not enough: A trailer hitch can be ordered as an option. This allows the electric SUV to tow trailers weighing up to 1,000 kilograms (limited, at a 12 percent gradient) – enough for a visit to the DIY store with a standard trailer. And it’s also practical for installing a bike rack on top – for family vacations or spontaneous mountain bike trips into the woods. Thanks to good traction from the rear-wheel drive and its 16 centimeters of ground clearance, the ID.4 also cuts a fine figure on light terrain.

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The trunk volume is impressive, and with the seats folded down, the ID.4 can even transport furniture.

The ID.4 – Car with fun factor

The ID.4 is a versatile family vehicle, a practical SUV – and a car that guarantees driving fun. Because it’s not just the large wheels with a diameter of up to 21 inches that show off the car’s sporty, robust character: An electric motor sits directly in front of the rear axle of the ID.4, driving the wheels via a 1-speed transmission. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 8.5 seconds in the most powerful version, and the top speed is limited to 160 km/h. Thanks to even weight distribution on both axles, the ID.4 also offers great traction. The rear-wheel drive is an additional fun factor. A sporty top model with all-wheel drive will soon follow.

The good performance data also has to do with the highly developed aerodynamics. In addition to the flowing basic shape of the body, many detailed solutions contribute to this outstanding outcome. For example, the taillights together with the large roof-edge spoiler ensure a clean break in the flow. Added to this is the unusually low center of gravity for an SUV. Depending on the equipment, the ID.4 is around 10 centimeters lower than the Tiguan and impresses with agile handling – not least thanks to rear-wheel drive and its 50:50 weight distribution on the two axles.

The nice thing is that the driver can decide spontaneously whether they want their e-SUV to be more sporty or comfortable. The magic word for this is DCC (Dynamic Chassis Control). The adaptive chassis control can be ordered as an option. It is linked to the driving profile selection, which offers a choice of Eco, Comfort and Individual modes. Both systems make the range between comfort and sportiness even wider. Here, too, the e-SUV leaves nothing else to be desired.