July 6, 2021

Prep the playlist, load up the cooler, and say goodbye to gas stops: It’s time for a road trip.

If you’re new to electric vehicles and wondering what it’s like to take the Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV on an extended journey, you’ll discover that the ID.4 is designed to keep everyone in your crew comfortable and entertained, while easily hauling your gear. It also has the range to let you spontaneously seek out new discoveries1, all while making zero stops at gas pumps.

Here’s what to expect when you roll out on your first all-electric road trip in the ID.4.

Utilize the cargo space

One tricky part of planning a road trip is knowing how much luggage and gear to pack. That’s less of a worry with the ID.4. Go ahead and bring the road trip essentials for all of your travel companions: The ID.4 offers 30.3 cubic feet of cargo volume. Fold down the rear seats and you’ll more than double that volume to 64.2 cubic feet.

For even more space, add a Volkswagen cargo organizer such as the sleek Cargo Box Carrier2. It attaches to a roof base rack, sold separately, and provides an additional storage volume of 13 cubic feet.

Hit the road with confidence

With the ID.4 Pro, you’ll have an EPA-estimated range of 260 miles—enough to get you from, say, New York City to Boston, or from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe, on a single charge1.

ID.4 owners receive three years of unlimited charging at Electrify America public DC fast chargers, at no additional cost.3 Electrify America offers a rapidly growing network of locations along major highways and routes nationwide.

Charging while on the go is simple. Download the Electrify America app and create an account, then use the app to locate Electrify America DC fast chargers along your route4. These chargers can get the ID.4 battery from 5 percent to 80 percent charge in about 38 minutes5. In short order, you’ll be back on the road in search of the best ice cream in the state.

Enrich your journey with the latest tech

The interior of the ID.4 is a comfortable and modern space from which to watch the miles roll past. On the center infotainment display, you can access systems for navigation, entertainment, driver assistance, and more. Say “Hello ID,” and the ID.4 is ready to respond to different commands in everyday language6. (For example, say, “Hello ID. I’m warm,” and the ID.4 will automatically lower the interior temperature.)

Look below the windshield for visual cues from ID.Light, a responsive light strip that issues different pulses of light for everything from navigational prompts, to incoming phone calls, to the vehicle’s charge status. It’s more fun than a game of “I Spy.”

Place a compatible phone on the wireless charging pad in the center console for charging. And use the wireless App-Connect, standard in the ID.4, to run select smartphone apps directly on the center display through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or MirrorLink7. You can show off your excellent taste in music with a personalized road trip playlist from your favorite streaming service.

Accessorize for the outdoors

Whether you’re looking to tackle a challenging mountain bike trail, paddle your way across a tranquil lake, or head to that secluded campsite, you can outfit your ID.4 with must-have accessories for outdoor pursuits. Add a base rack along with separate attachments for bikes or kayaks.2 And take advantage of the AWD model’s 2,700 lb. towing capacity8 by connecting a small, brake-controlled trailer using a factory-installed towing hitch.

Now you’re geared up for one memorable, all-electric road trip.

Purchase your genuine VW ID.4 Accessories for the road from the VW Parts and Accessories Online Stores official dealer network. Not yet a part of the ID.4 family? Learn more at vw.com/id4.

1 2021 ID.4 Pro EPA estimated total range is 260 miles. Your ability to complete trip as described will vary and depend on several factors including driving and charging habits, accessory use, temperature and topography, battery age, load, and vehicle condition, occupant count and cargo volume. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details. Different vehicle variants, including AWD variants, will have different ranges.

2 Proper installation required. Professional installation may be recommended. See owner’s literature and dealer for details.

3 3 years of unlimited charging on MY21 ID.4 vehicles begins upon vehicle purchase. Non-transferable. Not available for commercial use, such as ridesharing. Requires Electrify America account, app, enrollment in ID.4 Charging Plan, acceptance of Plan Disclosure, and $10 deposit to pre-fund Idle Fees. User is responsible for Idle Fees, which apply beginning 10 minutes after charge session stops or vehicle reaches full charge. Unused Idle Fee deposit will be refunded when account is closed. In the event of suspected fraud or abuse or other unforeseen events, Volkswagen of America may discontinue or modify the offer in its sole discretion. Frequent and consecutive charging can permanently decrease battery capacity, which may not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.

4 Standard text and data rates may apply.

5 ID.4 equipped with fast charging capability maximum rate of 125kW. Based on charging at a 125kW or higher charger. Charging times will vary and depend on a variety of factors, including ambient temperature, charger type, battery condition and initial state of charge, vehicle condition, and others. Frequent and consecutive fast charging can permanently decrease battery capacity.

6 Plus Nav and Plus Speech services offered for 3 years from vehicle in-service date. Requires vehicle to be equipped with MIB3 infotainment system, acceptance of VW Car-Net Terms of Service, and vehicle cellular and GPS connectivity. Available voice control functions vary based on vehicle equipment.

7 Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. Not all features available on all operating systems. Standard text and data usage rates apply. App-Connect features require compatible device, operating system, and mobile apps. See mobile device and app providers for terms and privacy.

8 Maximum tow rating for braked trailer only when equipped with appropriate third-party trailer brake controller and factory-installed towing hitch. Vehicle load, other accessories, and options may reduce maximum towing capacity. Towing reduces fuel efficiency and range. See vehicle Owner’s Manual for details.

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