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Clean Technica released documents from Volkswagen that compare the strength and weaknesses of the ID.4 against the Tesla Model Y, BMW iX3, Volvo XC40, Kia e-Niro, Peugeot e-2008, MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona EV, and DS3 e-Tense.
Because Tesla knows how to game the EPA system. WLTP might overstate a car's range, but it is more accurate. I find it much better for comparing vehicles.Strange the Model Y's WLTP is lower than its EPA rating.
If that is the case the ID.4 is actually much closer to the Model Y minus crazy acceleration. Again AWD is 302 hp and 0-60 in 5.8 seconds which isn’t slow.Because Tesla knows how to game the EPA system. WLTP might overstate a car's range, but it is more accurate. I find it much better for comparing vehicles.
I like a good amount of torque. At the lower speeds it helps to get around city traffic and to quickly accelerate across a busy intersection without getting hit. Sometimes it is necessary to use an intersection across a busy street that is not controlled so it can take a very long while if you need a lot of time to cross. I once had a Passat that had horrible turbo lag and it was frightening at times to safely cross a busy street. The other issue and one that I have not heard much about is the torque at higher speeds like when you are on a freeway and need to accelerate to get out of the way. The freeway speeds around here are posted at 70 mph but the average speed is faster so you may need something in reserve to go from 70 to 80 in a hurry. Top end is less important. Whether is is 100 mph or 140 both are unsafe and will get you a ticket.I don't need eye crushing acceleration just enough to be safe on motorway and be able to get to destination safely. What's the point of getting to 60mph in 3 seconds when it cost so much in terms of power?
But what does it have at speeds over 60-70?We had a non-turbo diesel Peugeot in the 80's and we had to considerably anticipate acceleration needs, sometimes dangerously so, therefore I too appreciate low end torque. But I certainly don't need Tesla ludicrous.
Fortunately electric vehicle motors/drivetrains have 100% of their torque standing still, so as long as decently sized, which even the solo motor ID.4 RWD is, then I foresee no problems in application.
There have been ID.4 reviews that have discussed this. One said it was adequate, certainly not ludicrous. Another said they were impressed with the way it accelerated in the 65-80 range, but it wasn't in the Tesla press your face back category. Sounds good enough for me, although I am not signing on the dotted line without a test drive.But what does it have at speeds over 60-70?
It's an electric motor. Full torque at any RPM.But what does it have at speeds over 60-70?
Nope. An electric motor has all of its torque available at zero speed and none at max speed. It is linear.It's an electric motor. Full torque at any RPM.
Actually not. Straight line for a while then drops off. Here's a Tesla S curve:It's an electric motor. Full torque at any RPM.
Actually not. See above post.Nope. An electric motor has all of its torque available at zero speed and none at max speed. It is linear.
Clean Technica released documents from Volkswagen that compare the strength and weaknesses of the ID.4 against the Tesla Model Y, BMW iX3, Volvo XC40, Kia e-Niro, Peugeot e-2008, MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona EV, and DS3 e-Tense.
Drops off very quickly leading me to believe it is doggy at higher speeds.Actually not. See above post.