WRAPPING UP 4400 MILE VW ID.4 ROAD TRIP - MINNEAPOLIS TO CHARLOTTE

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This video documents a 4400-mile road trip from Minneapolis to Charlotte in a Volkswagen ID.4. The reviewer highlights the vehicle's performance on long journeys, noting its efficiency despite cold weather, averaging 2.6 miles per kWh over the entire trip. Charging experiences with Electrify America were generally positive, with the free charging perk proving invaluable. The reviewer encountered minor issues like app activation delays and the need to switch chargers, but overall found the charging infrastructure sufficient. Stops included Chicago for the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Allbirds stores, and Sierra Nevada Brewing. The ID.4 is praised for its comfortable ride and practicality for road trips, with the reviewer indicating they would make a more in-depth video about the EV's road trip capabilities. The primary takeaway is that the ID.4 is a capable and cost-effective road trip vehicle, especially when leveraging free charging.