Volkswagen's all-new iD4 EV should be at your local dealer very soon and the EPA has released the official ratings for the first versions to be available. First up, are the 1st Edition and the Pro RWD 82 kWh models that feature rear-wheel drive, a rear-mounted electric motor that produces 200 hp and 225 lb./ft. of torque (instant EV torque), and a battery pack that allows a fast-charge (125 kW) from 5 to 80 % in less than 40 minutes. The EPA rates the iD4 at 104 MPGe, highway driving is rated at 89 MPGe, and combined city/highway at 97 MPGe. The EPA also estimates that new iD4 owners will save about $2,200 annually versus the average automobile. Don't forget that the iD4 will come with three-years of free charging with Electrify America as a promotional offer. VW is taking a different road with the development of the iD4. The little(ish) ute was designed to compete with other compact crossovers like the RAV-4 and CR-V (with gas engines) directly and not other EVs. This shift makes the iD4 more than competitive in it's class and an easier sales proposition for dealers and consumers. And. it ain't bad looking either. Later in 2021, an all-wheel drive version with more than 300 hp will be introduced. Those numbers have yet to be released. Pricing starts at $39,995 + for the Pro model and Federal and State rebates are available. More to come. Check out the brief media release after the jump.
Source: Volkswagen - Media release, video, and pics
Media Release:
EPA confirms 250-mile range for Volkswagen ID.4 Pro and 1st edition electric SUV
- EPA-estimated 250 miles of range on ID.4 1st Edition and ID.4 Pro 82 kWh rear-wheel-drive models
- Annual fuel cost estimated at $700, providing a five-year savings of $2,250 compared to the average new vehicle
- Three years of fast charging with Electrify America at no additional cost
- MSRP starts at $39,995 for ID.4 Pro
Volkswagen of America, Inc., is pleased to announce fuel economy figures for the 2021 ID.4 electric SUV. The ID.4 1st Edition and Pro models have an EPA-estimated 250 miles of range on a single charge. The EPA-estimated fuel economy for city driving is 104 MPGe; highway driving is rated at 89 MPGe, and combined city/highway at 97 MPGe.
The first models to be launched—ID.4 1st Edition and ID.4 Pro—offer an 82kWh (gross) battery and a rear-mounted AC permanent-magnet synchronous motor with 201 horsepower and 228 pound-feet of torque. At a DC fast-charging station, with 125 kW charging, the ID.4 can go from five to 80 percent charged in about 38 minutes.
According to the EPA’s calculations, which allow for 13 cents per kilowatt-hour of electricity, the ID.4 has estimated an annual fuel cost of just $700. Compared to the average new vehicle, this will save owners $2,250 over five years according to the EPA.
ID.4 owners also benefit from three years of unlimited charging sessions with Electrify America at no additional cost to the vehicle’s purchase price. Electrify America is the nation’s largest open DC fast charging network with more than 470 charging stations and over 2,000 DC fast chargers, including a newly completed cross-country route to take electric vehicle (EV) drivers from Washington D.C. to L.A.
The 2021 ID.4 is on sale now, with pricing for the rear-wheel-drive ID.4 Pro starting at $39,995 MSRP, before a potential Federal tax credit of up to $7,500 is applied. The limited-run ID.4 1st Edition, which sold out the day the vehicle was launched, carried an MSRP of $43,995. A 302-hp, electric all-wheel-drive variant will follow in 2021.
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Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America and a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, with headquarters in Herndon, Virginia. Volkswagen’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Arteon, Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Golf, Golf GTI, Jetta, Jetta GLI, Passat, and Tiguan vehicles through more than 600 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen online at www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.
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Features and technical data apply to models offered in the USA. They may differ in other countries.
Where stated, fuel economy values (mpg) are EPA estimates. See www.fueleconomy.gov for details. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors including driving habits and vehicle condition.
ID.4 equipped with fast charging capability maximum rate of 125kW. 5%-80% charging time based on charging at a 125kW or higher charger. Charging times will vary and depend on a variety of factors, including ambient temperature, charger type, battery condition and initial state of charge, vehicle condition and others.
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