The VW ID.4 offers decent range numbers for the price, but its rivals could go further on a single full charge. For instance, the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD delivers 247 miles of range, while the Mach-E Premium with RWD and an extended range battery is good for 303 miles before recharging. Meanwhile, the Kia EV6 Wind RWD achieves 310 miles of range, dropping to 282 miles for the dual-motor AWD variant.
The Tesla Model Y has long been the standard for long-range electric midsize SUVs, but the competition is catching up. The base Model Y RWD delivers an EPA-estimated 260 miles, while a dual-motor long-range model achieves up to 330 miles. On the other hand, the value-packed Chevy Bolt EUV has a 65 kWh battery, a single front-mounted electric motor, and up to 247 miles of range.
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is fully aware of the ID.4’s predicament against its nearest foes, so it rolled out a comprehensive set of updates to address its shortcomings. All VW ID.4s get a horsepower and range bump for the 2024 model year, with the RWD model getting a 282-horsepower electric motor (a considerable jump from the previous 201 horsepower) and 330 horsepower for AWD variants. Moreover, VW claims the range numbers rise from 263 to 291 miles, helping close the gap against Teslas, Chevys, Kias, and Ford Mustang EVs.
