2021 Volkswagen ID4 Prototype

Nick Yekikian

Before we detail our experiences with a preproduction Volkswagen ID4, let’s take a quick glance at the competition. After all, electric SUVs are sprouting like weeds these days. At $39,995 before applicable tax incentives, the ID4 undercuts the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E and offers more range than the base version of the Ford (250 miles to 230). A base Model Y is almost $10,000 more expensive, and even though it offers more range, some buyers might not be able to bridge that price gap. Once you move your eyes from the spec sheet and price tag, you’ll want to take a look at the car in the metal. The ID4 doesn’t look like a large SUV from the outside, and it isn’t, being smaller than the current U.S.-spec…

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MotorTrend (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2021

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