The Volkswagen ID.4 will be the brand's first electric car in India

The Volkswagen ID.4 will be the brand's first electric car in India

What is the VW ID.4?

The Volkswagen ID.4 is an electric SUV. It is similar in size to the Tiguan. It is built on the MEB platform. The VW ID.4 is the second vehicle on the MEB platform.

When will the VW ID.4 launch in India?

If Volkswagen's plans work out, 2024 will be when we will see the ID.4.   It will be a premium SUV for sure. A mass market electric car from VW is expected by 2026.

Why is this a big deal?

Volkswagen built it brand on petrol and diesel engined cars, performance and build quality. And ID.4 will be the first step that tells us that VW is also joining the electric car bandwagon!

What is the driving range of the VW ID.4 on a full charge?

There are different battery packs, and 2WD and 4WD options. The top end Volkswagen ID.4 can go 515 kilometers on a full charge. The smallest battery pack takes you up to 336 kilometers.

Volkswagen ID.4 interior

Still very Volkswagen - there is no mistaking this for any other brand! The steering wheel is the same but much more modern. The dash is an evolution. Even the doors and seats tell you this is a Volkswagen!

Volkswagen ID.4 rear seat

This is what the rear seat looks like on the customisable ID.4. The look and feel is very familiar to anyone who has driven or sat in a Polo or Virtus!

Volkswagen ID.4 India launch will be just the beginning!

The company believes that by 2030, 20-30 percent of sales in India would come from electric vehicles. The rest would still be ICE (internal combustion engine) cars. So petrol and turbo lovers, do not fear yet!