CROSS COUNTRY VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 5,000 MILE ROAD TRIP! EPISODE 4 SALT LAKE CITY TO CHICAGO IN 2 DAYS!

EV Channels Review

This video documents the final leg of a 5,000+ mile cross-country road trip in a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition. The reviewer highlights the significant impact of cold weather and high winds on the vehicle's range, noting that the EPA-rated 250 miles can drop to as low as 200 in such conditions. A key point of contention is the lack of a heat pump in the US model, which the reviewer believes is a major efficiency drawback in winter. Despite encountering some slow charging speeds and occasional charger issues, the reviewer praises the overall cost savings compared to a gasoline vehicle, estimating only $20 spent on charging over 4,000 miles. The reviewer also expresses satisfaction with the Electrify America network's reliability and improvements over time, contrasting it with a negative experience with ChargePoint units outside Memphis. The video concludes with the reviewer's overall positive sentiment towards the ID.4 for long-distance travel, despite the challenges presented by weather and charging infrastructure.