CROSS COUNTRY 4,600 MILE VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 ROAD TRIP FROM CHICAGO TO MONTANA! EPISODE 2

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This episode chronicles the second leg of an extensive 4,600-mile road trip in a Volkswagen ID.4, traveling from Rocky Mountain National Park to Glacier National Park. The reviewer highlights the effectiveness of regenerative braking, noting a significant battery percentage gain on downhill descents, even in adverse weather conditions like sleet and snow. Challenges encountered include navigating extreme temperatures, strong headwinds, and limited charging infrastructure in remote areas. The video showcases the necessity of using adapters to charge at Tesla destination chargers and the occasional unreliability of public charging stations, particularly Electrify America. Despite range anxiety and some software quirks, such as the lack of backlit climate controls, the reviewer successfully reaches their destinations, emphasizing the ID.4's capability for long-distance travel when planned carefully. The episode concludes with the arrival at Glacier National Park, setting the stage for the final part of the journey.