I test drove an ID.4 at my dealer today, and I asked about how often the coolants for the high voltage systems need to be replace in the maintenance schedule. I received a dumb look in return, followed by a declaration that EVs do not have coolant systems!
I was sort of rudely surprised by the high cost of coolant replacements at either 4 year (Toyota RAV4 EV / Tesla) or 5 year (Chevy Volt) intervals in my current cars. They both have 2 high voltage coolant systems: 1 for the battery and 1 for the motor. The cost of the fluid replacement was about $550 for both systems in each car (Chevy Volt also has an ICE coolant that must also be replaced).
Does anybody know how many HV coolant systems are in the ID.4, the interval that VW specifies for coolant replacement in the maintenance schedule, and what the estimated cost is?
I'd like to know that before deciding to purchase the 1st Edition that I have on order and would appreciate any info.
I was sort of rudely surprised by the high cost of coolant replacements at either 4 year (Toyota RAV4 EV / Tesla) or 5 year (Chevy Volt) intervals in my current cars. They both have 2 high voltage coolant systems: 1 for the battery and 1 for the motor. The cost of the fluid replacement was about $550 for both systems in each car (Chevy Volt also has an ICE coolant that must also be replaced).
Does anybody know how many HV coolant systems are in the ID.4, the interval that VW specifies for coolant replacement in the maintenance schedule, and what the estimated cost is?
I'd like to know that before deciding to purchase the 1st Edition that I have on order and would appreciate any info.