March 1 , 2021 The all-new 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV

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March 1, 2021

The all-new 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV

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MSRP starts at $39,995 for ID.4 Pro before potential $7,500 Federal tax credit

Compact SUV will launch with rear-wheel drive 201-hp 82 kWh models; allwheel-drive 82 kWh configuration available later this year

EPA-estimated 250 miles of range on Pro S and 1st Edition RWD models

Three years of fast charging with Electrify America at no additional cost

Modern design pairs with high-tech features, like IQ.DRIVE? advanced driver

assistance technology and a smart infotainment system, using voice and touch

Herndon, VA ¡ª The ID.4 is Volkswagen¡¯s first all-electric SUV and the brand¡¯s first global

EV. Built on Volkswagen¡¯s MEB electric vehicle architecture¡ªthe modular electric drive

matrix¡ªit marries the strengths of a purpose-built EV with performance, packaging and

value, features that have marked the brand for decades. The ID.4 competes in the world¡¯s

largest market segment¡ªcompact SUVs¡ªand is currently produced in Germany and China;

in the future, it will also be assembled in the United States.

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At launch in the U.S., the 2021 ID.4 offers an 82kWh (gross) battery and a rear-mounted AC

permanent-magnet synchronous motor with 201 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of

torque. The EPA-certified range for the Pro S (Statement) and 1st Edition models is 250

miles.

The ID.4 offer structure is simple¡ªfour trims and one package. The entry-level Pro model is

well equipped, with features typically found on higher trims baked in for added value.

Pricing starts at $39,995 MSRP, before a potential Federal tax credit of up to $7,500. For

highly qualified customers through Volkswagen Credit, the monthly lease payment for a

36-month lease (with 10,000 miles a year) is $379 per month with $3,579 due at signing,

excluding tax, title, license, options and dealer fees. Starting later in 2021, the ID.4 AWD Pro

will be available with an MSRP of $43,675.

Pro S models are priced from $44,495, and add standout styling elements, along with

creature comfort and convenience features. A Gradient Package is available for $1,500, and

includes larger wheels and further design differentiators. AWD Pro S models will be priced

from $48,175 on arrival later this year.

A special ID.4 1st Edition model was available at launch, and has since sold out. Priced at

$43,995, this rear-wheel-drive model combined Pro S and Gradient features with a handful

of unique design elements.

Destination for all ID.4 models is $1,195.

Powertrain

With the MEB architecture, Volkswagen is returning to its roots¡ªthe electric motor is

located at the rear, just like the original Beetle. The motor is located above the rear axle, just

in front of the centerline of the wheels, and transfers its torque to a two-stage 1-speed

gearbox. It is ideally placed for agile handling and traction, and nearly silent. In fact, it¡¯s so

quiet that a synthetic sound is generated up to speeds of about 20 mph to aid pedestrian

and cyclist awareness.

The AC permanent-magnet synchronous motor puts out 201 horsepower and 229 poundfeet of torque that is available instantly. A powerful, all-wheel-drive variant with a second

electric motor will follow later in 2021.

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One of the main strengths of the permanent magnet synchronous motor is its efficiency¡ª

well above 90 percent in almost all driving situations. During the manufacturing process,

Volkswagen uses a complex piece of technology known as a hairpin winding: the stator¡¯s

coils are made from square copper wires, which after bending, are visually similar to

hairpins. This hairpin winding technique enables the wires to be packed more tightly. As

result, there is more copper in the stator¡ªpower and torque are increased, while cooling is

more efficient. The electric drive unit only weighs about 200 pounds, including the motor,

gearbox and power and control electronics for the electric drive, and fits into a duffle bag.

The electric drive, the battery system and other essential components of the ID.4 are

produced by the Volkswagen Group Components sites in Kassel, Braunschweig and

Salzgitter, Germany.

At launch, the vehicle will be offered with an 82kWh (gross) battery pack with an EPAestimated 250 miles of range on a single charge for the Pro S and 1st Edition models. The

EPA-estimated fuel economy for the Pro S and 1st Edition models is 104 MPGe for city

driving; highway driving is rated at 89 MPGe, and combined city/highway at 97 MPGe.

The ID.4 can provide as much as $3,500 in estimated fuel cost savings over five years

compared to the average gas vehicle.

The battery is comprised of 288 pouch cells in 12 modules. It is positioned in the

underbody to create a low center of gravity for optimal driving dynamics as well as

extremely well-balanced weight distribution and weighs 1,087 pounds.

Around a fifth of the battery¡¯s weight is accounted for by the housing. This is a scalable

aluminum construction whose interior framework is made from extruded and pressurecast profiles. The housing is bolted to the frame, helping to improve bodyshell rigidity. A

strong all-round frame made of extruded aluminum sections protects the battery

system against damage in the event of an accident, and the battery is also disabled if

the vehicle is involved in a serious accident. A replaceable aluminum underbody panel

protects the battery against the road.

The temperature of the battery modules is controlled using a floor plate with built-in water

channels. The thermal management system keeps the battery in the ideal temperature

range of around 77 degrees Fahrenheit at all times, benefiting power output, fast DC

charging, and the battery service life. The High-Voltage System Limited Warranty provides

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that the battery will still have at least 70 percent of its original capacity after eight years of

operation or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

The ID.4 can be charged with both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) fastcharging capability. All ID.4 models are equipped with a CCS (Combined Charging System)

socket, which allows for both home and public charging. The 11 kW onboard charger

allows the ID.4 to charge to full in as little as seven and a half hours at a home or public

Level 2 charger.

At a public DC fast-charging station, with 125 kW charging, the ID.4 can go from five to 80

percent charged in about 38 minutes. The 2021 ID.4 comes with three years of unlimited

charging at Electrify America DC fast chargers at no additional cost, helping to inspire range

confidence. Volkswagen customers will be able to manage their charging plan through the

Electrify America app.

Electrify America is the nation¡¯s largest open DC fast charging network with more than 555

charging stations and more than 2,400 DC fast chargers, including two cross-country

routes to take electric vehicle drivers from Washington D.C. to L.A and Jacksonville to San

Diego. To meet current and future demand, Electrify America continues to expand rapidly,

with plans to install or have under development approximately 800 total charging stations

with about 3,500 DC fast chargers by December 2021.

Chassis

The ID.4 is designed to be fun to drive: the rear-wheel-drive layout helps ensure strong

traction, and with the large high-voltage battery located between the axles, lowering the

center of gravity, the weight distribution is very close to 50:50. With 3.5 turns lock-to-lock

and a stellar curb-to-curb turning radius of 33.5 feet, the ID.4 feels nimble, especially

compared with other compact SUVs.

The ID.4 has a strut-type front suspension, with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic

dampers and an anti-roll bar. For the first time at Volkswagen, the steering rack is located in

front of the centerline of the wheels, to maximize stability during cornering. At the rear, the

car has a compact multi-link suspension that features coil springs, telescopic dampers and

an anti-roll bar. While the chassis and body are made from steel, parts of the suspension

are made of aluminum to reduce weight.

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The ID.4 features Driving Mode Selection, which gives the driver a choice of four modes.

Eco, Comfort and Sport are preconfigured. In Custom mode, the driver is given additional

settings on the central display: They can select between Comfort and Sport for various

driving features¡ªin other words, even more comfortable or even more dynamic driving.

The new Vehicle Dynamics Manager control system, which debuted last year on the

European Mk 8 Golf GTI, is standard on ID.4 models. This system, which works closely with

the ESC stability control system, controls the wheel-selective brake interventions of the

XDS? electronic transverse differential lock. It uses a digital target model to achieve

optimum driving and steering behavior. As soon as the vehicle turns into a corner, the ID.4

behaves in a spontaneous, linear and accurate manner.

The ESC in turn cooperates closely with the control units for the electric motor and the

power electronics. Although a rear-wheel-drive car tends to oversteer in extreme

circumstances, this networking is designed to ensure that the rear wheels of the ID.4 find

grip in different situations¡ªduring acceleration, when cornering, and when the brake

regeneration takes place. This type of traction control is speed based and is another

innovation from Volkswagen. It takes place automatically every millisecond, and is so fast

and non-intrusive that the driver hardly feels any intervention.

The Pro and Pro S models are outfitted with large 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Pro S

models when outfitted with the Gradient package upgrade to 20-inch wheels, and are

standard on 1st Edition models. The wheels are aerodynamically optimized by their flat

design, and the tires are optimized for low rolling resistance.

A combination of brake types is used on ID.4. It features disc brakes on the front wheels

and drums at the rear¡ªthe difference being specific to electric vehicle needs. As EVs rely

on regenerative braking, disc brakes on the rear can be less effective than drums after long

periods of not being put to heavy use. The discs on the front of the ID.4 models are 13.4

inches in diameter on rear-wheel-drive models and 14.1 inches on AWD models.

The regenerative braking system in the ID.4 is designed for efficiency and offers the driver

two modes. The D (Drive) position is the default mode, automatically activated upon startup. In this position, the car can coast whenever the driver¡¯s foot is off the accelerator or

brake pedal. As soon as the driver applies the brakes, energy recuperation is activated, and

the electric drive motor feeds power back into the battery.

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