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2021 Volkswagen ID 4 Pro officially rated by the EPA

This trim of VW's all-electric SUV can go up to 260 miles on a fully charged battery and returns up to 107 MPGe.

2021 VW ID 4

The ID 4 is a clean looking all-electric SUV.

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Assuming this isn't some sort of publicity stunt akin to the recent "Voltswagen" brouhaha, the 2021 VW ID 4 all-electric SUV was just rated by the EPA. When the battery is fully juiced, a rear-wheel-drive Pro model should be able to go up to 260 miles on a single charge, VW said Monday. This is 10 more than you get in its rear-drive Pro S and 1st Edition variants, a welcome bump any EV owner can appreciate.

As for "fuel economy," that Pro version of the ID 4 is now officially rated at 107 miles per gallon equivalent in the city, 91 MPGe highway and 99 MPGe combined. The Pro S and 1st Edition models are a whisker less economical, stickering at 104, 89 and 97 MPGe, respectively.

These official ratings are certainly good, comparable to the Ford Mustang Mach-E, though they do leave this VW trailing the Tesla Model Y by a bit. The rear-drive, standard-range variant of Elon Musk's wonder wagon offers 244 miles of range and has a combined efficiency score of 129 MPGe. Even the high-performance all-wheel-drive Model Y stickers at 111 MPGe combined.

When it comes to dynamics, the first ID 4 models are hitting the road with an 82 kWh-battery pack. Hook this Volkswagen SUV to a DC fast charger and it can absorb electrons at 125 kW, which can take it from a 5% state of charge to 80% in less than 40 minutes. ID 4 owners are also treated to three years of free, unlimited charging at the more than 560 Electrify America stations across the country, a significant selling point.

The 2021 Volkswagen ID 4 is motivated by a rear-mounted, permanent-magnet electric motor. Horsepower clocks in at a modest 201 while torque measures a healthy 228 pound-feet. This SUV should drive well even though it's not the fastest thing on the road. The ID 4 has a base price of about $40,000 before any federal tax credits. You can look for this all-electric SUV at dealerships now.

2021 VW ID 4 in the wild

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Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).

Article updated on April 12, 2021 at 1:46 PM PDT

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Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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