VW ID.4 VS TESLA MODEL 3 EV ROAD TRIP: EFFICIENCY, CHARGING SPEED, REAL WORLD RANGE, AND A RACE!

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This video pits the Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition against the Tesla Model 3 Long Range in a comprehensive road trip from Edinburgh to the South Coast, evaluating efficiency, real-world range, and charging speed. The reviewer, new to the ID.4, found it to be a capable and comfortable family car, offering a sensible range and decent charging speeds, though it doesn't quite match the Tesla's efficiency or faster charging capabilities. The ID.4 achieved approximately 220 miles of range at 60-70 mph in 11.5°C weather, and charged from 1% to 80% in 39 minutes at an Ionity 350kW charger, peaking at 127kW. The reviewer was particularly impressed with the ID.4's value proposition at £40,000, suggesting it's a strong alternative to ICE SUVs. While the Tesla Model 3 proved more efficient and quicker to charge, the ID.4 held its own, making the long journey feasible with just one significant charging stop. A potential discrepancy in reported kilowatt-hours added by chargers versus vehicle displays was also noted as an area for further investigation.