MASSIVE VW ID.4 EV ROAD TRIP RECAP! ROAD TRIP PLANNING TIPS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

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This video provides a comprehensive recap of a 4,500-mile road trip in a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 First Edition. The hosts found the vehicle to be a comfortable and premium-feeling road trip car, a significant step up from their previous Kia Niro. Key highlights include the smooth highway ride and the convenience of free Electrify America charging for three years, which they note makes home charging equivalent to about $1 per gallon. However, the review points out significant shortcomings in the ID.4's native navigation and route planning system, which frequently directs users to outdated or slow chargers and fails to account for elevation changes. The hosts strongly recommend using third-party apps like A Better Routeplanner and PlugShare for effective EV trip planning. They also discuss the charging curve, advising shorter, more frequent charging stops to maximize efficiency. While Travel Assist is seen as a decent first attempt by VW, it's noted to have some quirks and lacks audible warnings for blind spots or lane departures, which they believe should be easily implementable via software updates. A recurring, albeit humorous, point is the lack of windshield washer fluid at public charging stations, particularly Walmarts.