MASSIVE VW ID.4 ROAD TRIP 4,500 MILES! EPISODE 1

EV Channels Review

This first episode of a three-part series chronicles the initial leg of a 4,500-mile road trip in a Volkswagen ID.4. The journey highlights significant charging challenges, particularly with Electrify America, where app connectivity issues and charger faults led to frustrating delays and required manual intervention. Despite these hurdles, the ID.4 is praised for its comfort and quietness on the highway, making it a suitable road trip vehicle. The review notes the impact of elevation and weather on range, with a specific mention of the car's navigation system struggling to accurately predict range with terrain changes. The episode concludes with the travelers reaching Las Vegas, having learned valuable lessons about charger planning and troubleshooting.