CROSS COUNTRY VW ID.4 ROAD TRIP EPISODE 3

EV Channels Review

This episode chronicles the final leg of a cross-country road trip in a Volkswagen ID.4, traveling from Lake Tahoe, California, to Chicagoland. The journey highlights the realities of EV road-tripping, particularly the challenges encountered with charging infrastructure. The reviewer details numerous instances of slow or broken chargers, especially at Walmart locations and Electrify America stations, necessitating multiple charger attempts and detours. Despite these frustrations, the ID.4 is praised for its comfort, exceeding expectations and making frequent charging stops surprisingly enjoyable and less taxing than a continuous drive. The car's ability to handle the long distances, even with charging hiccups, is seen as a positive, with the reviewer noting the car's impressive performance after 4,500 miles, despite its heavily soiled exterior. The overall sentiment is that while charging infrastructure can be unreliable, the ID.4 itself proved to be a capable and comfortable companion for such an extensive journey.