- The ID.4 only needed 18 world record charges to cross 7,133 miles in Canada.
- Zeitlow is taking a second ride across Canada to show off the record-setting ID.4.
- The Volkswagen ID.4 is assembled in Chattanooga, Tennessee, so American drivers can take advantage of the IRA tax credit.
Adventurer Rainer Zietlow set an EV record by driving a Volkswagen ID.4 over 7,000 km with a minimal amount of charging stops. On August 16, Zietlow and the team at Volkswagen Canada Headquarters celebrated the Guinness World Record for crossing Canada with the fewest charges.
Along with his cameraman Elric Popp, Zietlow left St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador on July 25, 2023. His journey of 7,133 kilometers (4432 miles) ended on August 1, 2023, in Victoria, British Columbia. He and Popp stopped 18 times to charge the ID.4. The pair averaged 81 KPH (50 MPH). Zietlow averaged 396.2 kilometers per charge.
Zietlow has already embarked on another journey. This time, he’s traveling across Canada to stop at all 145 Volkswagen dealerships with the ID.4 to celebrate the Guinness World Record.
He and the VW team are using this unique experience to showcase the range and ease of charging in the innovative ID.4. It also allows the team to share the upcoming ID.Buzz and ID.7 sedan, which will arrive on dealership lots in 2024. Zietlow will spend most of August 1 through 28 showing off the iconic ID.4.
Volkswagen ID.4 World Record Journey Across Canada
About the Volkswagen ID.4
The ID.4 is a popular fully-electric SUV with plenty of benefits for drivers and the environment.
Where is the ID.4 assembled?
The ID.4 is a fully electric SUV that is assembled in Chattanooga, TN. Volkswagen also manufactures the batteries in the United States. The automaker moved the assembly plant from Germany to Tennessee in 2022.
Is the VW ID.4 eligible for the tax credit?
Shoppers in the United States who purchase the ID.4 can take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act tax credit.
How do drivers charge the ID.4?
Drivers who buy a new Volkswagen ID.4 get three years of free 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America DC fast-charging stations.
Can the Volkswagen ID.4 use a Tesla Supercharger?
Currently, the ID.4 is not compatible with Tesla Superchargers, but by 2025, VW plans to offer adapters for drivers to use the robust Tesla charging network.
Can you charge an ID.4 at home?
The Volkswagen ID.4 can be charged with a Level 2 charger and a typical household outlet. It takes about seven hours to charge it with a Level 2 charger, and over 80 hours with a typical household outlet.
What is the range of the ID.4?
The ID.4 with the 82 kWh battery pack with a range between 394-451 km (245-280 mi). The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 configurations also include a 62 kWh battery with a shorter range of 209 miles or 336 km. It is typical for electric vehicles to get fewer miles per charge with highway driving.
How much is a Volkswagen ID.4?
The Volkswagen ID.4 debuted in 2021, and that same year, the innovative SUV EV earned the title of “World Car of the Year.” Since then, the automaker has worked hard to make the award-winning EV more affordable, and the automaker did so by offering the Standard trim with the short-range battery and fewer standard features. Compared to other SUVs like the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Ford Mustang Mach-E, it is the most affordable with an entry-level price under $40,000.
How long is the wait for an ID.4?
Even though the ID.4 is a popular EV, shoppers no longer have to wait to find one on a dealership lot. They are available all over Canada and the United States.
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