MAN VS ID.4: I RACE A CAR ON FOOT!

EV Channels Review

This video pits the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S against a runner in a "zero emissions race" from downtown Tyler, Texas, to the runner's home. While the premise is a fun stunt, the review highlights the ID.4's practicality as a daily commuter. The reviewer notes its comfortable ride, solid German engineering, and competent performance, especially in Sport mode, which they admit they weren't using initially. Key features like the subtle blind-spot monitoring integrated into the mirrors are praised. However, the reviewer still finds some EV-specific quirks, such as the screen-dependent controls for most functions and the unconventional shifter. Despite the runner's initial confidence and the ID.4's "goofy shifter knob," the car ultimately wins the race, with the runner admitting the ID.4 is "much more fun" and a "very good zero emissions car." The video concludes with a call for a rematch, suggesting the ID.4 is a surprisingly capable and enjoyable EV for everyday use.