We go in depth below, but in short, the touchscreen interface is a mess and the touch-sensitive controls don’t work well.

It may also be an extremely frustrating way to go because the interior is a constant source of frustration and irritation. For someone looking to make an easy transition from a gas-powered compact SUV to an electric one, an ID.4 could be a smart way to go. It has the dimensions of one and offers comparable utility, albeit skewing a little more toward passenger than cargo space. Nope, the ID.4 is unapologetically and quite obviously a compact SUV. It’s not a dorky economy hatchback, an exotic super sedan or a segment-bending oddity like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 or Mustang Mach-E. I highly recommend it to anyone who already has a Tesla and is looking for a second car to add to the garage and wants to save some money.The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is an unusual electric vehicle in that it strives to be rather normal. Otherwise, we would’ve missed out on this amazing electric SUV.

I’m so glad I did my research and tested this car for myself, rather than listen to second hand opinions online. The German built spec had some software issues which damaged the reputation of the car, but the newer Chattanooga-Built version addresses those concerns. The ID.4 is the perfect electric family car for our situation: it’s affordable, practical, and comfortable. The most likely option for a Tesla fan would’ve been a Tesla Model Y however, we struggled to justify paying the premium cost of a Model Y because we both work from home and our cars are rarely driven. When the time came to grow our family, we decided we needed to add an SUV to the garage (in addition to my Tesla). My dream car is my 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance Stealth Edition. I’ve owned 3 so far, and have loved each of them.

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Tesla’s products. Owner Review An Affordable Electric Family SUV

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