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I originally wanted a Tesla Model 3 or Y but I'm so happy that the ID.4 is coming out. I feel that it beats Tesla in many areas I care about.
Utility:
- The ID.4 actually has traditional SUV proportions unlike the Model Y, which means that things like a dog crate can be placed in trunk, and Kayaks, or roof boxes can be installed on the roof. Something that just isn't easy to do on the 3 or Y due to the glass roof on the 3, and tailgate that would interfere with a box or kayak on the Y.
Satellite Radio:
- This is a feature that Tesla is missing. Might not be a big deal to some people because Tesla offers streaming services, but there's almost no cell service where I live and SiriusXM is worth every penny to me in my current car. It allows me to listen to live talk radio on my morning commute when there's no cell service for most of the drive.
Price:
- An ID.4 can be up to $17,000 cheaper than the comparable Model Y when you factor in the tax credits that are available for the ID.4 depending on which state you live in. Of course the Tesla Model Y and ID.4 are different classes of vehicles, but we all know they're still going to be cross shopped. It's too early to say but early reviews are saying that the ID.4 is built very well, something that can't be said for Tesla. Combine that with the price and I think the ID.4 is a very good value.
Winter:
- Tesla uses frameless windows and door handles that are built into the car door. There are dozens of posts about this on the internet but these door handles freeze and the frameless windows can freeze as well. You have to let the car preheat for quite awhile to open the doors in some cases. On the ID.4 it has framed windows and the door handles can still be accessed if its snowy because the button to open the door is under the lip. Seems like a genius design for EVs in a winter climate. The only thing the ID.4 is missing is a heat pump in the US, but I have a feeling VW will add it for the US based off of the backlash I've seen online. Time will tell on that one.
I'm also sure VW had snowy regions like Norway in mind for the ID.4 since the ID.4 is probably going to be a huge seller in that country due to their acceptance of EVs. (ID.3 is already the number 1 selling car there)
(Fun fact - All the wheel names are named after towns in Norway.)
Hamar Norway:
Drammen Norway:
Narvik Norway:
As a whole Tesla has the ID.4 beat in many places too, but these are the big things that matter to me and why I really think the ID.4 is a better buy than a Tesla. 250mi/400km of range isn't the best when you compare it to Tesla's range, but I rarely travel more than 250mi per day so I don't think it will be an issue aside from range anxiety. The ID.4 is still very quick too. 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds according to VW Canada. Not Tesla acceleration, but faster than a GTI. I'm sure the ID.4 will be a blast to drive.
What do you all think? Would you add anything? Or am I wrong about some things?
Utility:
- The ID.4 actually has traditional SUV proportions unlike the Model Y, which means that things like a dog crate can be placed in trunk, and Kayaks, or roof boxes can be installed on the roof. Something that just isn't easy to do on the 3 or Y due to the glass roof on the 3, and tailgate that would interfere with a box or kayak on the Y.
Satellite Radio:
- This is a feature that Tesla is missing. Might not be a big deal to some people because Tesla offers streaming services, but there's almost no cell service where I live and SiriusXM is worth every penny to me in my current car. It allows me to listen to live talk radio on my morning commute when there's no cell service for most of the drive.
Price:
- An ID.4 can be up to $17,000 cheaper than the comparable Model Y when you factor in the tax credits that are available for the ID.4 depending on which state you live in. Of course the Tesla Model Y and ID.4 are different classes of vehicles, but we all know they're still going to be cross shopped. It's too early to say but early reviews are saying that the ID.4 is built very well, something that can't be said for Tesla. Combine that with the price and I think the ID.4 is a very good value.
Winter:
- Tesla uses frameless windows and door handles that are built into the car door. There are dozens of posts about this on the internet but these door handles freeze and the frameless windows can freeze as well. You have to let the car preheat for quite awhile to open the doors in some cases. On the ID.4 it has framed windows and the door handles can still be accessed if its snowy because the button to open the door is under the lip. Seems like a genius design for EVs in a winter climate. The only thing the ID.4 is missing is a heat pump in the US, but I have a feeling VW will add it for the US based off of the backlash I've seen online. Time will tell on that one.
I'm also sure VW had snowy regions like Norway in mind for the ID.4 since the ID.4 is probably going to be a huge seller in that country due to their acceptance of EVs. (ID.3 is already the number 1 selling car there)
(Fun fact - All the wheel names are named after towns in Norway.)
Hamar Norway:
Drammen Norway:
Narvik Norway:
As a whole Tesla has the ID.4 beat in many places too, but these are the big things that matter to me and why I really think the ID.4 is a better buy than a Tesla. 250mi/400km of range isn't the best when you compare it to Tesla's range, but I rarely travel more than 250mi per day so I don't think it will be an issue aside from range anxiety. The ID.4 is still very quick too. 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds according to VW Canada. Not Tesla acceleration, but faster than a GTI. I'm sure the ID.4 will be a blast to drive.
What do you all think? Would you add anything? Or am I wrong about some things?
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