Low-cost version with a cruising range of 342km Test drive the Volkswagen ID.4 52kWh Pure Price value is ◎

Maximum output 147ps, cruising range limited to 342km

Volkswagen ID.4 52kWh Pure Life (UK spec)

The latest pure EV has evolved beyond imagination, making it an easy-to-ride car. Following the initial high-end grade that drives the model, affordable specifications with a short cruising range have also been added. [Photo] Affordable Volkswagen ID.4 "Pure" Comparing with pure EV competing in the European market (111 photos) With the improvement of battery technology, there is no doubt that the capacity will increase. At the same time, Volkswagen seems to have confidence in the finish of the ID.4 as a car. A budget 52kWh version called the Pure has been introduced to the UK market. UK prices for this cheaper ID.4 Pure start at £34,995. The cruising range is claimed to be 342km. Compared to the 77kWh ID.4, it has a shorter distance of about 160km, but is cheaper at £6435 (about 1 million yen). If you're used to the prices of internal combustion engine models, it might not feel like a bargain. However, it is cheaper than pure EVs from Korean manufacturers such as Hyundai Ionic 5 and Kia EV6. In addition, the ID.4 Pure comes standard with dual-zone air conditioning, seat heaters, keyless entry, adaptive cruise control, and navigation. It can be said that the content is quite substantial. However, the maximum output of the drive motor is limited to 147ps. Since the vehicle weighs nearly 2 tons, it takes 10.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. For an extra £1880, you can upgrade to a 177ps motor. But doing so diminishes the advantage of affordability. The Ionic 5, which is slightly more expensive, has a larger drive battery and a cruising range of about 400km.

No dissatisfaction with dash power up to around 50km/h

Volkswagen ID.4 52kWh Pure Life (UK spec)

I have test driven the ID.4 several times in AUTOCAR. Basically, it's a very likable car. There is nothing to worry about in the driving experience, and the power performance is sufficiently lively. The ergonomics inside the car are also excellent. One of the few issues was that the touch monitor and the dashboard, which was integrated with sensors, were a little less user-friendly. In the case of the ID.4 Pure that I test drove this time, the response of the touch monitor was very good. I think it worked smoothly. Still, not everything is intuitive. What should be verified with the affordable ID.4 is whether the drive motor and battery are sufficient. Certainly, there is no doubt that modern pure EVs are in the slow category. Still, the characteristics of the drive motor softened that impression. Unlike an internal combustion engine, it doesn't make a lot of noise when you want full power. As a result, you can pull out the maximum output at face value without hesitation. In the case of a pure EV, even at half-throttle, initial acceleration close to full-throttle with a more powerful internal combustion engine can be obtained. Since the maximum torque of the drive motor rises immediately after rotation, there was no noticeable dissatisfaction with the dash power up to around 50km / h. However, it doesn't feel fast enough. If the budget allows, I would like to install a 177ps version called a performance motor. At least, just strengthening the drive motor doesn't have a big impact on the cruising range.

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