Feb 8, 2024
- ID.4 takes honors for Best EV for the second time
Reston, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that the ID.4, the brand’s all-electric compact SUV, has received the 2024 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice award for Best EV. This is the second Driver’s Choice award for ID.4 after the model was recognized in the 2022 awards.
“When it arrived for 2021, the Volkswagen ID.4 SUV was just the start of all things EV for VW. But, even with a host of full-electrics coming, they still found time this year to make their ground-breaking ID.4 even better,” says John Davis, Creator and Host of MotorWeek. “The 2023 ID.4 has more standard tech, and better materials in a revised interior. And, to add icing on the cake, VW also lowered the price of entry. When you hear folks bemoaning the lack of affordable, state of the art electric vehicles, do them a favor and point to the Volkswagen ID.4, a MotorWeek Best EV of the Year.”
“This is a great win for ID.4 and a strong recognition of our vision for an electric future,” said Petar Danilovic, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing and Strategy, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Last year, the ID.4 was the fifth-best-selling EV in the United States. We see this momentum for the ID.4 as a solid base as Volkswagen gets ready to introduce two new EVs in the U.S. later this year.”
In selecting the annual Drivers’ Choice Awards, MotorWeek’s editorial staff evaluates more than 150 cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles every year. Winners are chosen based on driving performance, technology, practicality, fuel efficiency and value for the dollar.
The ID.4 is Volkswagen’s first all-electric SUV and the brand’s first global EV. Built on Volkswagen’s MEB electric vehicle architecture—the modular electric drive matrix—it marries the strengths of a purpose-built EV with performance, packaging and value, features that have marked the brand for decades.
The 2023 ID.4 is offered with two battery sizes and two powertrains, with a starting MSRP of $38,995 for the ID.4 Standard model that has a 62kWh battery and an EPA-estimated range of 209 miles. The ID.4 Pro continues with an 82 kWh battery that allows for an EPA-estimated range of 275 miles. A single permanent magnet synchronous motor powers the rear wheels and provides 201 horsepower. ID.4 AWD Pro models add an asynchronous motor to the front axle, resulting in a bump to a max of 295 horsepower as well as all-wheel-drive capability, and have an EPA-estimated range of 255 miles.
Assembled in Chattanooga, Tennessee, both the 2023 and forthcoming 2024 ID.4 models are eligible for the full potential Federal Tax Credit of up to $7,500 when equipped with SK On battery components. Based on fueleconomy.gov, Volkswagen is currently the only foreign automaker that has a battery electric vehicle eligible for the full Federal Tax credit, given local assembly and sourcing.
An episode of MotorWeek featuring all 2024 Drivers’ Choice award winners is currently scheduled to air February 10 on PBS and February 18 on MAVTV (check local listings).
About Volkswagen
Volkswagen of America, Inc. is an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, which is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Volkswagen of America sells the Arteon, Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Golf GTI, Golf R, ID.4, Jetta, Jetta GLI, Taos, and Tiguan vehicles through more than 600 independent U.S. dealers. Volkswagen Group of America operates a state-of-the-art assembly facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee which produces Volkswagen brand vehicles including the Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and the ID.4. The global Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Visit Volkswagen online at www.vw.com to learn more.
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Fuel economy will vary and depends on several factors, including driving habits and vehicle condition. See www.fueleconomy.gov for details.
Potential Federal Tax Credit of up to $7,500. Not all vehicles or customers will qualify. Only MY24 and MY23 ID.4 vehicles with SK components qualify. MY23 ID.4 vehicles with LG components do not qualify. See vehicle Monroney label (window sticker) for battery component manufacturer. Vehicle must be purchased and placed in-service in 2024. Tax credit applies only on the original purchase of a qualifying vehicle and is not available in a lease transaction. The tax credit referenced is for informational purposes only. This information does not constitute tax or legal advice. All persons considering use of available tax credits should consult a tax advisor to determine eligibility based on their specific tax situation. Tax credits are subject to various limitations not within Volkswagen’s control and are subject to change without notice.
To apply tax credit as a down payment, purchaser must elect to transfer the entirety of the allowable credit and complete a buyer attestation and provide additional documentation to a participating dealer that has been approved by the IRS for Energy Credits Online.
Actual mileage and range will vary and depend on several factors including driving and charging habits, accessory use, temperature and topography, battery age, load, and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details.
Maximum AWD HP calculated via peak performance of the electric motor(s) at peak battery power pursuant to SAE J2908. Max HP only available under certain limited conditions, including, but not limited to, battery temperature of between 23 and 50 °C (73.4 and 122°F) and a charge level greater than 88%. Your results will vary. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
