VW ID.R - THE FASTEST CAR AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED | FULLY CHARGED

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The Fully Charged team attended the Goodwood Festival of Speed to witness the Volkswagen ID.R's record-breaking attempt. The video highlights the ID.R's ambition to become the fastest four-wheeler ever at the event, surpassing a 20-year-old Formula One record. Engineers discuss the battery management and hardware adaptations required for the short, intense Goodwood hillclimb, noting a significantly smaller battery (7 kWh vs. 42 kWh for Nürburgring) and a sub-1000kg weight, crucial for the tight course. The ID.R successfully achieved the outright record, a significant milestone for electric vehicles. Beyond the ID.R, the video offers glimpses of other EVs like the Honda E, VW ID.3, ID.Buzz, and ID.Vizzion, contrasting them with the noise and power of internal combustion engines. Despite the ID.R's success, the team aims to further improve its own record. The review concludes that the ID.R project effectively proves electric cars can be emotional, sexy, and competitive, even attracting interest from legendary drivers.