CHAT WITH DIRECTOR OF E-MOBILITY VW USA DUSTIN KRAUSE

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This interview with Dustin Krause, Director of e-Mobility at VW USA, offers a deep dive into the Volkswagen ID.4 and the brand's electrification strategy. Krause, with extensive experience from Tesla, highlights the ID.4's strengths: an accessible under-$40,000 price point (potentially under $30k with incentives), a competitive range of 250+ miles, and a significant advantage with three years of unlimited Electrify America charging. He emphasizes VW's focus on customer experience, simplifying the ordering process, and getting people behind the wheel. While acknowledging minor software 'niggles' like the lack of auto-hold and kilowatt readings, Krause assures that the car's OTA capability will address these, along with potential future additions like a heat pump for specific markets. The discussion also touches on the upcoming ID. Buzz, aiming for a 'home run' launch. Overall, the ID.4 is presented as a comfortable, characterful, and practical EV designed to make the transition from ICE vehicles seamless, resonating with both new EV adopters and long-time VW enthusiasts.