VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 ROAD TRIP 1,000 MILES IN ONE WEEKEND

EV Channels Review

This video documents a 1,000-mile round trip to Omaha in a Volkswagen ID.4, focusing on the challenges and realities of long-distance EV travel. The reviewer highlights the ID.4's capability as a "road trip machine" but points out significant frustrations with the native navigation system, which often suggests inefficient routes. The reviewer relied on Apple Maps for better routing. Charging experiences were mixed: the ChargePoint at Iowa 80 was expensive (42 cents/kWh) and slower than expected, while Electrify America chargers presented issues with malfunctioning units and inconsistent speeds, though some complimentary sessions were appreciated. A key takeaway is the car's real-world highway range, estimated around 225 miles, and the anxiety-inducing experience of arriving at the destination with a critically low state of charge (2%). Despite the charging hiccups and navigation woes, the reviewer ultimately found the ID.4 to be a competent road trip vehicle, emphasizing the importance of planning and adaptability.