Battery and electric drive. Depending on model, the battery with a net energy content of 77 kWh permits maximum ranges of up to 512 (ID.4 Pro 4MOTION) or 531 (ID.4 Pro Performance) kilometres in accordance with WLTP4. Thanks to the powerful electric drive at the rear with 150 kW (204 PS) and 310 Nm torque, the ID.4 Pro Performance1 accelerates from a standing start to 100 km/h in just 8.5 seconds and reaches a top speed limited at 160 km/h. With an additional 80 kW asynchronous motor on the front axle, the all-wheel drive ID.4 Pro 4MOTION achieves a total system power of 195 kW (265 PS), accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, and has a top speed that is limited at 180 km/h. Both drive variants transmit their torque to a two-stage one-speed gearbox including differential. The ID.4 Pro Performance has a combined consumption according to WLTP4 of 16.4 kWh (combined) per 100 kilometres. The ID.4 Pro 4MOTION has a combined consumption in accordance with WLTP4 of 17.1 kWh per 100 kilometres.
Efficiency of more than 90 per cent. One of the main strengths of the PSM motor (permanent magnet synchronous motor) is its efficiency: this is well above 90 per cent in almost all driving situations. Including the gearbox and power and control electronics for the electric drive, the electric drive motor weighs only about 90 kilograms and fits into a sports bag. In the ID.4 Pro 4MOTION, the additional asynchronous motor (ASM) is characterised by its short-term overload capability and low drag losses. It is therefore ideally suited for use as a booster unit that can be activated temporarily. The electric drive, the battery system and other essential components of ID.4 are produced by the Volkswagen Group Components sites in Kassel, Braunschweig and Salzgitter.
Intelligent energy recovery concept. The recuperation management system in the ID.4 is designed for maximum efficiency and offers the driver two driving modes. In position D, the car coasts during overrun phases. As soon as the driver applies the foot brake, brake energy recuperation is activated – the electric drive motor feeds power back into the battery. Up to just under 0.25 g, it independently takes over the deceleration and thus covers most everyday situations. If the deceleration rate rises above this, the electric brake servo activates the hydraulic wheel brakes almost completely imperceptibly.
The standard Eco Assistant evaluates navigation data and detected road signs and supports the driver in economical driving by suggesting a brake on the display. As soon as the foot releases the right pedal, the assistant automatically sets the appropriate speed and the optimum recuperation torque.
Low centre of gravity for sporty handling. The ID.4 is an athletic, powerful all-rounder that is easy to drive. The large high-voltage battery is located between the axles, thereby shifting the centre of gravity downwards. The weight distribution is therefore close to the ideal value of 50:50. A McPherson design is used for the front axle, while the rear is a complex five-link suspension, whose subframe also carries the drive components.
Sport and Sport Plus packages. The Sport package is made up of two modules: the progressive steering, which becomes more direct with increasing steering wheel angle, and firmer shock absorbers. In the Sport Plus package, these are managed at five-millisecond intervals by adaptive chassis control DCC. This is linked to the driving profile selection, which offers a choice of Eco, Comfort, Sport and Individual modes, as well as the additional Traction driving profile for the ID.4 Pro 4MOTION. Each mode can then be precisely adjusted in five levels. The system influences the characteristics of the electric drive, shock absorbers and steering, thus further increasing the range between high ride comfort and firmer handling.
Support from the Vehicle Dynamics Manager. The electronic Vehicle Dynamics Manager, whose software was completely developed by Volkswagen engineers, monitors all movements of the all-wheel-drive ID.4 Pro 4MOTION, whether accelerating, braking or cornering. The Driving Dynamics Manager closely integrates all-wheel-drive control with the Electronic Stability Control and the adaptive chassis control DCC (option) – and thus raises the driving dynamics, traction and stability to the highest level. The electronic differential lock XDS+, which likewise is linked up to the Vehicle Dynamics Manager, also optimises handling when cornering at speed. This gently brakes the relieved wheels on the inside of the bend, thus turning the vehicle slightly into the radius as required.
Large wheels, wide rims. Steel or aluminium, 19 to 21 inches in diameter, uniform and mixed tyres – a wide range of wheels is available for the ID.4. Fully covered 19-inch steel wheels are standard. The Hamar diamond-cut alloy wheels are optionally available in Dark Graphite or Black. A step up from these are the 20-inch Drammen alloy wheels with 235/50 and 255/45 tyres, with the top-of-the-range offered by Narvik 21-inch wheels with tyre sizes 235/45 and 255/40. All wheels have been aerodynamically optimised with their flat design and the tyres have low rolling resistance.