BLASTING ACROSS THE US IN VW ID.4 - CHARLOTTE TO DENVER

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This video chronicles Branden and Kalie's ambitious 3-day road trip from Charlotte, NC to Denver, CO in their 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S RWD. The journey highlights the practicalities and occasional frustrations of long-distance EV travel, primarily relying on Electrify America's charging network. Key takeaways include the ID.4's generally reliable charging experience, despite a few initial hiccups with charger activation and one instance of a charger dropping speed. The vehicle's range projection and real-world efficiency were impacted by factors like traffic, speed, and headwinds, particularly across Kansas, where efficiency dropped to 1.8 miles per kWh. The hosts encountered unexpected traffic delays, a quirky seat memory issue, and the usual need for frequent stops. Despite these challenges, they successfully navigated the country, enjoying stops like Bass Pro Shops and a variety of food establishments. The video concludes with their arrival in Denver, having covered approximately 1500 miles, with the hosts expressing satisfaction with the ID.4's performance for such a trip, deeming it comparable to a Tesla experience in terms of charging ease.