FAREWELL ID.4 - THE TRUTH ABOUT THE VW ID.4 AFTER 1 YEAR AND 16K MILES

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After one year and 16,000 miles, the reviewer concludes that the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S RWD, while possessing good hardware and offering a comfortable ride suitable for long distances, is significantly let down by its software. Key criticisms include the lack of one-pedal driving, the absence of any software updates since its release, a consistently unreliable and buggy companion app (VW CarNet), and a charging speed display that is not user-friendly, lacking kilowatt readings. The reviewer also notes issues with the climate control system, which does not run at full power and has a limited 30-minute runtime, making it ineffective in extreme temperatures. Despite these software-related frustrations, the reviewer acknowledges the car's solid driver assistance features, good Carplay integration, and decent efficiency, though not class-leading. Ultimately, the ID.4 is described as a car that is "pretty good but also pretty annoying in a lot of ways," with the reviewer expressing disappointment that Volkswagen did not deliver timely software updates to address critical features like scheduled charging.