If you own a Volkswagen ID.4, chances are you are looking forward to taking it out on the road this summer for your next vacation. If it's the first time you will be doing a road trip in your ID.4 or in your electric vehicle, you may have a few concerns about range. The good news is that your ID.4 already provides a generous range regardless of the model. With over 400 km of all-electric freedom and multiple charging opportunities, the Volkswagen ID.4 is perfect for long trips. Still, the following tips will help you as you plan your vacation with your ID.4 by helping you improve range and plan your EV trip.
How to get the most range out of your ID.4
Here are a few tips to help you get the most range out of your ID.4:
Slow down on the highway
If you are planning a long road trip, chances are you will be going on the highway. Highway driving does lower electric vehicle range, mostly because there is a lot less braking on the highway and because you're driving at a faster rate. You can't do anything about the braking, but you can try to lower your speed on the highway. The difference between driving 110 km/h and 130 km/h can mean 10 to 15% more range in your electric vehicle. Moreover, you can also try to avoid the highway when possible. Even if it takes a little longer to get to your destination, you will still enjoy the great performance, advanced features, and comfort of your ID.4.
Optimize aerodynamics
It is always a good idea to avoid anything that can increase drag, like a cargo box or opening the window, as both will lower the range of your ID.4. See if you can fit everything you need in the back of your Volkswagen ID.4, and if you are warm, you can use the climate controls. Better yet, you can use your Volkswagen app to pre-climate the interior so that it is comfortable when you get in, and you don't have to overly use the climate control system.
Make sure your tires are in good condition
You want to make sure your tires are in good condition when you head out on the road. This will ensure safety and comfort, but it will also maximize the range of your ID.4.
Planning your trip with the Volkswagen ID.4
The key to planning your road trip in your Volkswagen ID.4 is to know where and how you can charge. Your Volkswagen ID.4 can charge at up to 190 kW, which will take the charge from 10% to 80% in under 40 minutes.
Now, you'll want to try and map out all of the charging stations on your route or use your ID.4 to find them. We would recommend charging when your ID.4 gets to 20% battery capacity. Moreover, keep in mind that every electric vehicle slows down its charging rate at over 80%. Therefore, plan to do most of your driving between 20% and 80% charge.
Also, make sure that the charging stations on your route can be paid for when you get there or make sure you download the necessary apps. This is especially important if you are going to the United States. That said, keep in mind that most EV charging stations in the US do take credit cards.
Taking a family vacation or a road trip this summer in the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 promises to be a lot of fun. With its generous range and great cargo capacity, the ID.4 is the perfect vehicle, and because you don't need any fuel, you'll save quite a bit of money
