TOP CARS AND CONCEPTS FROM IAA, KYLE DRIVES VW ID 7 AND UPDATED VW ID 4

EV Channels Review

The podcast covers a range of EV news from IAA Mobility 2023, with a focus on Volkswagen's latest offerings. The updated Volkswagen ID.4 receives praise for its significantly improved software stack and faster processors, making it much more responsive. While the power increase from the new AP550 motor is noted, the software upgrade is highlighted as the most crucial improvement, addressing a key weakness of the previous model. The ID.7 sedan is described as a comfortable, quiet, and efficient electric vehicle ideal for long distances, though its appeal in the US sedan market is questioned. A surprise reveal is the ID.X Performance, a high-performance ID.7 variant with 560 horsepower, which was not widely anticipated. The discussion also touches on the challenges of public charging infrastructure in North America and the ongoing shift towards the NACS standard, with Porsche expected to be the first within the VW Group to adopt it.