The 110 volt charger that comes with the car is pretty useless. So far I’m paying about $2.40 for 100 miles. We have special EV pricing from our power company between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am. 1 button can have several functions and figuring it out takes some patience. Getting used to everything electronic does take some getting use to. The car is extremely quiet and comfortable.

The sun roof, when closed, still lets in some sun so here in Arizona you can feel your head getting warm. If they are courteous and move over then it goes back to your selected speed. When you catch up to a slower driver it automatically slows you down to their speed and at a nice distance behind them. I get about 200 miles when driving at 80 mph and fully charged to 100%. The MEB architecture is already in use across other group subsidiaries, with the Audi Q4 e-tron, Skoda Enyaq and Cupra Born models now available to buy, while Volkswagen’s own ID.5 coupe-SUV is also now on sale.This is a great car for highway driving.

The ID.3 hatchback was the first model to ride on the VW Group’s MEB platform, which was designed to help implement the company’s strategy of near 100 per cent EV sales by 2040. Volkswagen is facing up to an all-electric future with a steady roll out of zero-emission cars under its new, innovative ID sub-brand. With some rivals offering a more engaging drive, along with superior charging ability, the Volkswagen ID.4 is a good, but not class-leading, all-electric family car. Take a look inside and you’ll notice some of the trim is a little cheaper looking than you might expect, and the touch-sensitive controls can be frustrating to use - particularly while on the move. This second ID-badged model follows in the footsteps of the more compact ID.3 hatchback, offering more usable space and good levels of on-board tech, while a comfortable ride and practical range make it a car that’s easy to live with.

Volkswagen won’t set pulses racing with its new ID.4, but that’s not really the point of the German brand’s family-sized all-electric SUV.

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