THIS FULL ELECTRIC CAR Blew My Mind! // 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Review

[@AnalogueKid2112]

I’ve owned an EV for 5 years and exclusively charged with Level 1. It actually works just fine because like most Americans, an average days driving for me is under 40 miles. 8 hours charging overnight multiplied by ~5 miles range gained per hour = full battery in the morning. When I go further, I can stop by a DC fast charging station for a bit as needed. Very happy with my car

[@michaelj7069]

My best friends husband bought a Model 3 a couple years back. It has not become old. It's so fun.

[@bsmukler]

Speaking of future cars reminds me of your review a few years ago with Little Sarah when you pointed out some neat electronic feature and Little Sarah said, “It’s 2019. Cars should f-ing fly by now!” One of my all time favorites.

[@SirHackaL0t.]

It’s a now car. :)

[@davefroman4700]

Meanwhile there are a dozen EV Vtol craft in development today and a few on sale...

[@franzjosefkerkhoff592]

Cars are cars and not airplanes or helicopters!

[@SirHackaL0t.]

@@franzjosefkerkhoff592 That’s a very closed mindset. :) Cars always had an Internal Combustion Engine in them and now some don’t.

[@juliaset751]

I drove an EV for three years on a lease and never was inconvenienced by using just the 120V level one charging. Driving a regular car on gas means people drive it until it’s on E, then fill it up. If the EV is going to be parked over night at home, you just take a minute to plug it in, give it an overnight boost, and you probably will never run out unless you go long distances. I would still recommend a level 2, 240 V though just in case.

[@gregcrick]

“…and you can actually watch the farts leaving the vehicle”. Pure gold Sarah. Pure frickin’ gold.

[@1974UTuber]

It's great to see an honest review from someone who could be considered a petrol head as well. Somehow you manage to cover more than the reviewers who read off the specs sheets. Or just more interesting parts of the vehicle.

[@eddycarrillo3419]

Best review of the VW ID4 by far. Sarah did an amazing job explaining everything that is relevant about this car and made it feel so special.

[@charlierosenbusch3007]

You blew my mind when you were talking about beyond 2000 I remember that show and how cool they made everything sound and look. As far as the vw I think for a first go at an rv they did ok. I think that was actually a smart move waiting for others to enter the market and improve upon their mistakes. Great review.

[@vwfanatic2390]

But it made me feel…OLD

[@olivierdevries01]

That car does not look like an RV to me

[@sanvandi]

Great review, I thought the ID.4 was one of the least interesting EVs but you made me kind of like it! “Electric cars are definitely for enthusiasts, too.” Unless you don’t like well-balanced handling, relatively cheap speed, and instant torque. And what enthusiast doesn’t, isn’t that what we are trying to get ICE cars to do for 50+ years? And you haven’t even reviewed a Tesla Model 3 Performance or Model S Plaid…those cars are gonna get some beans!

[@TomHarrisonJr]

Your review is fair and relevant. We keep talking about electric vs gas, but really we just want a car we like that does what we want well. I have been driving the low-end Tesla, also RWD, for 3+ years. Most fun car I have ever driven. Totally practical. 60,000+ miles and only maint so far is tires and wipers (No, really. Nothing else.). Single pedal makes regular brakes last forever, and is bizarre at first and life changing once you figure it out. Kinda great.

[@IronmanV5]

Quick, someone get Sarah a Model S Plaid to review just so we can see her reaction to a Plaid launch and the Yoke! Also, you don't need fast charging at home. A 240v outlet, like for a cloths dryer or welder will charge it up just fine.

[@midwestslim]

can you say 1.99

[@TyphoonVstrom]

Tesla is walking dead now the major automakers are here to show them how to build a real EV. Their business model is fatally flawed and now they don't have exclusivity in their market, they will die, as they should have years ago with their lack of quality, service, outrageous prices and poor treatment of customers.

[@JS-hw8ve]

@@TyphoonVstrom I think I like you. Tesla as a company is vile. The concepts and engineers Musk profited on was revolutionary, but he's managed to turn our "Star Trek future" into just another bloated money monster.

[@HuckThis1971]

Audi e tron gt. 😉

[@michealbaer4917]

True 💕 Story 😃

[@cameraz99]

Sarah, I'm glad you finally reviewed a white, er, green car. Your reviews are the most informative and entertaining on the Internet.

[@jrssae]

Love this video! Glad to see an electric review! Here's to many more. Apologies if it was said already, but the reason for the drum brakes in the rear is related to longevity. The motor is in the rear and the regenerative braking kicks in first. The actual brakes only act as a supplement when needed (such as hard braking). Because of the lack of use, the disc brakes don't get same level of oxidation removal and rust develops. A number of electric car makers are going with the drums in rear approach.

[@robwebster1098]

I got an uber not long ago in an id.4 and it blew my mind. I have a 14 charger and this had the instant torque that blew my mind. The glass roof panel was gorgeous. The transmission blew my mind when it never changes. The future is fun.

[@Nordmann61]

Thank you for a nice, informative and entertaining review as always! Here in Europe there are a lot more EV per 100 000 people than in the US, and since EVs have been around here in big numbers for a few years now, the negative things about them are more known. Like they are written off much faster than gasoline cars, because they seem to be deliberatly overdesigned, with very high prices for spare parts, and difficult to repair for the DIY. The battery pacages cost many thousand dollars, and when the EV is 10 years old and the batterypack need to be replaced, they are more likely to be written off. This make them not so enviromentally friendly as many think they are. Damage to the body of EVs are mysteriously more expensive to repair, so insurance companies more often write them off as totaled than try to repair them. For instance a headlamp on a Audi eTron cost over 3500$, and the same for the left ousidemirror on a eGolf. Parts like windshield and lamps can cost 2 to 3 times as the same parts for gasoline cars it is natural to compare them with. Have this in mind if you concider to buy an EV. Cheers.

[@djgate]

The added cost is not because they are electric but because of lower numbers compared to ice cars, given time when the tables turn it will be the opposite.

[@johnmaki3046]

I owned ONE Volkswagen product, a 1978 Dasher (BADLY BEATEN!) but it convinced me VW is a QUALITY RIDE! I am SURE they will lead the way to the "electric ride" age!

[@paulrambone6705]

Sarah, that was the smartest thing i heard out of anyone about the power grid. That was brilliant .

[@nielsdebakker3283]

You can remove the street lanterns where there are overground power wires. ;)

[@paulrambone6705]

@@nielsdebakker3283 Are you serious?

[@timking2822]

Great review. Recently purchasing a Tesla Model 3 Performance, I can easily understand your enthusiasm for an ev. It's so much better with the performance, no transmission, no noise, virtually no maintenance, and no gasoline dependence. This is the future.

[@shariearmostakim]

Always love to see your review it’s really different from others. It’s fun 👍🏻

[@the305hauler]

Sarah you are still the silliest youtuber ever. That's what makes you so awesome. I appreciate you and your personality and knowledge references. Thank you 👊🏽😁

[@frankverschoof8083]

Cardboard James May keeps freaking me out...

[@donaldo1954]

I mentioned electric cars to you quite some time ago and am glad to see you finally review one. Now, if you want to drive a real and I mean real fun and wholly crap fast EV, get a Tesla model 3 performance, now there's a car!

[@jdisdetermined]

With you on that, one of my all time favorite cars I've *ever* driven and I've driven a ton of very fast cars. If only the Plaids weren't so damn expensive. As crazy as the 3P feels, I can't imagine launching a Plaid. One day.. 👍✌

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Fanboy

[@JeanPierreWhite]

@@stendecstretcher5678 Who wouldn't be a fan of Sarah? I totally agree.

[@dshimam]

Great review. I've watched a lot of reviews on the VW ID.4 and heard a lot of statistics and opinions. But no one has ever showed the underside of the car. The ID.4 is suppose to have an 8.2" ground clearance which I believe is 0.5" less than a Subaru Forester. And with the underside being somewhat protected it seems it could handle being driven on a gravel road. Nothing technical but say well graded gravel road. Which could lead to other problems like weak tires or running out of battery far away from a charger. But I digress. Thanks for the review. Looking forward to more.

[@NovaResource]

Here’s the thing with that 50 hours charging. That’s from 0 to 100%. But most EVs recommend only charging to 80% for better battery life. And when it comes to battery charging, it takes more time to go from 80% to 100% than it does to go from 0% to 50%. Also, most people won’t deplete the battery to 0. So as a daily driver you will probably only be charging from about 20-30% to 80%. It can be done with the 110 charger but a 220 charger is another option if your commute is longer.

[@andrewdscott02]

Exactly. Once it's full once, you only have to charge it enough to replace what you used that day. Most of the time, even charging at 110v will be enough to replace a typical day's driving.

[@SarahnTuned]

@@andrewdscott02 considering I had this for a week, I can say that is incorrect. “Typical commute” is relative to what region of the country you live in.

[@andrewdscott02]

@@SarahnTuned Very true. But the national average commute is still under 40 miles round trip. You, and then entire state of Arizona (and most of the middle of the country), is pretty much an edge case for a vehicle like this.

[@geofrey01]

@@andrewdscott02 So with a 110V charger you will only need it plugged in 24 hours per day and you will be stranded coming home on Friday.

[@andrewdscott02]

@@geofrey01 The car can charge at 1.6kwh/hour on 110v. In 8 hours at 110v, it can put ~50 miles of range into the car. So if your average daily mileage is at or below 50 miles, you can live just fine with the ID.4 on 110v, and that's given only 8 hours to charge it. If you have 12 hours, then you can go ~73 miles per day and leave every morning with a full battery. If you have an unusually high mileage day, you grab a public L2 charger. Or you put a dryer outlet in your garage. If neither of those are possible, you shouldn't buy this vehicle.

[@scottjrichter]

Back when I picked up my Ranger in March I got to drive the Mach-E. It really did surprise me how much fun it was. You hit the nail on the head when it comes to issues we’ll have with our grid. When you look at the big picture we are just swapping out one problem for potentially bigger problems. Those growing pains may be more than we can handle.

[@TyphoonVstrom]

Precisely. Who is going to pay for this new charging infrastructure? Is it fair for the government (meaning ALL taxpayers) to foot the bill for this, or should utility grid owners supply the infrastructure? If utility owners are expected to foot the bill, are they going to try and spread that cost across all their customers? That would illegal, as charging for a service not being used is well, theft. As it is now with liquid fuels, we pay for all of that background infrastructure when we buy fuel. What happens when evening peak electricity demand is doubled as everyone wants 5Kw to charge their vehicles at 5.30pm (when other energy usage also peaks)? Are people prepared to sacrifice their home A/C in summer to charge their EV? Should others be expected to reduce their usage instead? That is also unfair. There is no way renewables can provide that instant load at that time of day, so EVs are not going to be as environmentally friendly as they are purported to be now. So, serious issues that face us if even a large minority of drivers go to EVs are- Who foots the bill for infrastructure (why should others subsidise EV users via infrastructure and increased peak electricity costs, especially when others already pay their own infrastructure costs when buying their fuel). Who goes without power when these vehicles are charging? Who is going to pay to increase peak power generation? Will people be happy that EVs force fossil fuel to be used increasingly to generate power to charge their EVs (to supply instant peak demand), until supposedly new, green ways of providing peak power come online? To be honest, all the arguments I hear from EV zealots at the moment revolve around them gettign their fuel for free and everyone else paying for the required infrastructure upgrades. It is human selfishness and greed at an extreme level.

[@richardmccaughey5928]

@@TyphoonVstrom When we stop subsidizing the entire oil extraction and distribution business through our tax dollars, I'll buy your argument!

[@happyinfidel1]

@@TyphoonVstrom And this tech will kill the hotrod industry.. Millions of jobs, countless dollars, and then the eindustry will fail.Great stuff.. I don't care how fast they get.. Watched a form e race.. didnt see ANYONE watching.. fkn boring!

[@theangrymarmot8336]

@@happyinfidel1 The Hot-Rod market will adapt (I am in that industry....) - Formula-E does suck - however I bet this year's Pike's Peak hill climb had more interest in it than ever due to teams like Unplugged Performance's amazing run in a Tesla Plaid with Randy Pobst at the wheel. It will be uncertain times for the enthusiast - but as long as something has wheels - we will find a way. Lol. For now I am just glad I am living in a time where I can buy something like a 700+ hp Hellcat or a 9 second cable Tesla. That is pretty freakin' awesome.

[@TyphoonVstrom]

@@richardmccaughey5928 I take it you have documented evidence of that? Of course you don't, just another conspiracy ramble.

[@wesleywilkinson4355]

Finally a VW that won't always have the check engine light on!

[@wesleywilkinson4355]

@Calgary Roads POV Stay Strong, and be thankful it wasn't a Land Rover 🙄

[@Rejectsocialism]

We used to have a saying at VW , the only time the check engine light goes off is when the bulb burns out.

[@roro-on-1463]

I have this exact car, same color and everything and I also have 2013 Jetta. I have never had any major issues with any of my many VW’s that I have owned over the years

[@micho_3715]

@@roro-on-1463 lol I call bs. It’s a Volkswagen.

[@roro-on-1463]

@@micho_3715 well, I guess that’s what happens when you take care of your vehicles.

[@azureskys]

Shout out to Beyond 2000! That show was so exciting to watch as a kid. There was another called Newton's Apple on PBS that was similar and also watched religiously. I remember seeing them show a first hand held device like a Palm Pilot and being thrilled about it. Here I am all these years later watching an EV car review on my "phone"!

[@mro1160]

Beyond 2000 was a very cool show. When DVDs came out on that show in the late 80s I was stoked as a kid.

[@neoanderson7]

I can honestly say, your reviews are by far the best. It’s about time they gave you an EV to review. Plus you got to experience something not everyone has reviewed to death. This being said, if this id4 impressed you, even driving a base Model 3 or Model Y will definitely leave a mark. 👍🏻 I’m sure you’ll get a Mustang E Or a Kia Konia (I think that’s what they’re called) soon. You’re on point with people stating something they never driven before. I think it’s general fear of change. Coming from driving sports cars, I went in with an open mind. I came away super impressed! It was just a normal rear wheel drive Model S when they first started popping up around my area. I was actually pretty bummed I had to give it back. Imagine, being upset of giving up a gigantic sedan for an NC miata! (The miata was my daily at the time..) Can’t wait for future reviews! 👏🏻

[@getlosttoday4045]

Ok Sara, serious question! How many times did you drive it in reverse to hear the space ship sound? Be honest. 😉

[@chkr1610]

I sold my 2013 Charger R/T Daytona and bought an AWD Tesla Model Y. It has amazing power and still plenty of range. We took 2 road trips that were over 2000 miles this year any never ran into a situation where a charging station wasn't available. You have to do a road test on a performance model Y and you will be blown away!

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Yet another great review, Sarah. The scenery in this video is absolutely stunning. I applaud your production value in doing these car reviews. It's also very cool that you're doing EV reviews. That's where we're headed; so why not get the reviews out there? Keep up the great work.

[@frankmorris4790]

Yeah, that's a "desert" according to some.

[@svenhodaka9145]

@@frankmorris4790 I agree with Stephen. The “scenery”😉 in this video is absolutely stunning.

[@frankmorris4790]

@@svenhodaka9145 Silly me...

[@apefrost]

Please review the Hyundai Ioniq 5 highest trim please!!! This car review was fantastic! If your feelings for the Veloster are anything, the Ioniq 5 should win your heart too!

[@mikeharlow2908]

The electrical zap during the bean score made me chuckle! Love your car reviews Sarah! Always so informative and entertaining!! Best car reviewer of the KZbin’s inter Webs!!!

[@svenhodaka9145]

Sarah Rocks!

[@johnn1250]

The Volkswagen Auto Group is killing with with the "engine" sounds for EVs. This and the Porsche Taycan both sound amazing for a EV.

[@kevinlyon9501]

ID3 GTI could be an interesting package. Charging infrastructure is the main issue, I think that's where Tesla scores with their charging network certainly in the UK at least.

[@acchaladka]

You know, it's weird, the supercharger network is why we chose a Tesla but we have a 500km battery and almost always leave the house with a full charge. So basically we never use the network and i wonder if with the next generation of battery, this will really fade as an advantage - at least for homeowners buying an EV.

[@Boffin55]

I have its little brother (eGolf), and it's pure fun to drive. While it lacks the pure HP of a GTI, the quickness off the line makes it feel nearly as fast, and with the low center of gravity it really handles.

[@joelpeterson3894]

Love when you review some of the mechanical and materials! You do a great job, enjoying your reviews.

[@onederment]

Hey I've seen a ton of these reviews but yours was the most original. Gracias

[@Avedis-G]

Your best review yet! So fun watching you discover something brand new.

[@HandyDan]

Awesome, I love your excitement and welcome to the Electric slide... Side. I come from years of V8, Nitrous, Blower motors, and I have been driving EV for 5 years now and will never go back to gas! SUPER fun and quick, Electric cars are fun!

[@edweagle]

Can't wait to see you try an Ioniq 5 with the pixel old school vibe. Also you should try a Kona electric, supposed to be quite a nimble car.

[@niklaswejedal463]

Thank You, dear Sarah, for not being stuck in the past. I like driving a stick-shift ICE car as much as anybody else, but that does not mean I don't love EVs as well. Hoping you get to drive the forth-coming GTX version of the ID3 as soon as it arrives - that will be very enjoyable to watch!

[@mii747]

Excellent review as usual. I like how you didn’t go too technical but more practical, as in what the average consumer would be interested in. I would love to see you do a review of VeeDub’s performance version in the future. 👍

[@mattkroening7964]

I just test drove a model 3 last month. They said it was one of their old loaner vehicles that they have up for sale, so I just assumed it was gonna be the rwd standard range. I put my foot to the floor to catch up to traffic and I caught up so fast that I almost played bumper cars with the Sentra in front of me. Turns out it was the long range awd trim, and not even the performance car! It was fast enough where I got sick to my stomach after a few pulls. I've driven a few hundred miles in a C8 Z51 Vette, and I still firmly believe that the model 3 felt faster, even though it's obviously slower by over a second to 60. THANK YOU for calling out how not ready the infrastructure is in our country. I live in an apartment, and the only option for charging for anyone is a 120v outlet and a few extension cords. Public charging stations are just as expensive as gasoline, which is also likely a turn off for potential buyers!

[@geofrey01]

Entertaining as always. No one does reviews like Sarah! I would not trade my Model Y for this. I have had it for 11 months and Tesla sends upgrades so it is always getting better.

[@saeedhossain6099]

this revue is fire. I really like our id4, and all your comments and sarcasm is spot on. overall great car, but yeah there's a decent amount of marketing BS. and yes, there is a ton of cheap plastic right next to high quality interior trim.

[@scottlp2323]

'Especially with this giant ass, hole in the roof'. Another time of the many times you've made me LOL, Sarah. :)

[@jaker1160]

I listened at 1.5 speed - it sounds like “giant asshole”.

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

Punctuation is important... and I always thought that the headliner in the Nissan Cube looked like a giant asshole.

[@highlandermccloud3594]

Damn was just about to write this.. You got to it first....

[@jeremykojima4559]

I drive a Tesla, and although I wouldn't dare say 1 pedal driving is vastly superior to 3 pedals, it definitely has its own unique set of challenges to master. It's very fun and addictive to get the feel just right, such that it seems like a failure when I ever touch the brake. I absolutely feel electrics can be for enthusiasts.

[@herrgolf]

I don’t want an EV UNLESS it facilitates one-pedal driving

[@TheFlyingBusman]

There’s a cloud with ears! Interesting review but we are 3 decades away from where we should have been with EVs. Now we are playing catch-up. Infrastructure needs drastic improvement and fast. Still a no go for many but hopefully we will pick up the pace.

[@Neojhun]

LOL Nope, as the the range keeps getting better. Once the industry is at 300 miles bog standard. When you have enough range to last many days, it will be very easy to support BEVs. They can be forced to charged during off peak hours thus not over stress the grid. All BEVs require to charge is basicaly equivalent to a Dryer Plug.

[@scottkempton6085]

NOW I know what "farts leaving" looks like! I've been wondering that for years, and now I know. Thanks Sarah!

[@rugburnzz]

So..everyone in Texas drives an ev and plugs them all in at the same time. Can't wait. Will drive by in my 79 f150 and won't look smug.

[@nielsdebakker3283]

The joke is on you, the gas pumps will be out of service.

[@rugburnzz]

@@nielsdebakker3283 doh

[@Chiroman527]

@@nielsdebakker3283 Not if they Generators !!! I guess the same could be said for having a Generator at your Home to Charge your EV. Or like the Lighting F-150 You can use your Pick up to run your house when the windmills Fail , PROVIDED your F-150 was fully charged B4 the power outage.

[@azarahwagner2749]

I remember the articles about the future and gadgets in Popular Mechanics magazine…. Gawd I’m old 😱

[@1974UTuber]

And where are the Hover Boards we were promised in Back to the Future?

[@WrathfulTexan]

Demolition Ranch should have you on! There has to be some sort of colab there somewhere!

[@SarahnTuned]

Nah, I don't think he'd waste his time.

[@WrathfulTexan]

@@SarahnTuned aww maybe one day! Ya never know 😁

[@ChipsNeeson]

@@SarahnTuned Can a Mr Dos stop a .50 cal?

[@huntersmith1751]

"Waste his time" my ass!!!!.... I'm a jillion percent sure it would be a bomb ass episode for both channels 😉 AZ isn't even that far from TX

[@WrathfulTexan]

@@huntersmith1751 I’m sure the fans could come up with some ideas!

[@geonoc1]

Have an electric car and love it and this is coming from an ex corvette owner. Charging at home is great and you leave every Day with a full battery. If you live in an apartment, that is the problem.

[@johndavidwolf4239]

The 50 hours is to charge from "empty" to full. If the range on a full charge is 240 miles, and you only drove it 30 miles, then to recharge to "full" should only take 6.25 hours, the average car in the US is driven 29.2 miles per day, so even if you dive twice that, are away from home 10 hours; work, driving to and from, and an errand, then recharging at 120v, 15 amps "at night" should not be a problem.

[@Neojhun]

Just don't bother with 120v, it's just a bad idea to have longterm many hours high amperage loads on such electric rail. The benefit of using 240v is also the fact the code and equipment is designed to sustain that load for many hours. Luckily seems like Sarah had 240v power at the garage, it was basicaly full during garage science.

[@johndavidwolf4239]

@@Neojhun : I agree that 240V is a lot better, all I was saying is that for a "daily driver" 120 V is not the "Doom and Gloom" that the "50 hours to charge" made it appear.

[@K917L]

This is one of my top 3 reviews! Ever! I appreciate your personality! Thank you!

[@cryipticcreep5586]

So Glad I found this Channel.

[@richrigney4610]

Sarah watched Demolition Ranch! How awesome! Something else cool Air Force veterans have in common!

[@toddstearns8437]

Sarah ❤️ EVs now! 😊 Although 50 hours of charging seems insane on the 120V charge cable, most people will not be charging this up from empty. They’ll just plug it in every night when they get home and it will probably be topped off when they leave in the morning since most will have driven 50 or fewer miles the day before. And you need to review a TESLA! I think your mind will be blown lol

[@NovaResource]

Plus, most companies recommend only charging to 80% to extend the battery life. Charging from 80% to 100% takes the most time and is the hardest on the battery.

[@forbeshutton5487]

When the EVs can do 400 miles on a charge, and the charge takes under 5 minutes then we can talk, till then keep the golf carts on the golf course.

[@NovaResource]

@@forbeshutton5487 How often do you need to go 400 miles without stopping? How many miles do you travel daily? How many miles do you travel annually?

[@forbeshutton5487]

@@NovaResource 4 or 5 times a year I go to a back country cabin, 600 miles each way, and it 's off grid so there will be no charging there. Any time you want, feel free to get me there in 20 hours, round trip in one of the golf carts. No, I will not wait a single minute more than it takes to fill a gas tank, and no, I will not help push the golf cart 900 miles.

[@NovaResource]

@@forbeshutton5487 Fine, you are the exception to the rule. However, the overwhelming majority of Americans commute 30-40 miles a day. Just because electric cars don’t meet your unique needs doesn’t mean it doesn’t meet the other 99% of peoples needs.

[@F1Tragic]

Fantastic review Sarah, I love the fact that it has a KERS system that couples as a braking system as well - that’s a win-win!

[@jim5549]

As a sometimes pedestrian around EV's I'm glad it makes noise - at least at slow speeds. Thanks for pointing out the elephant in the room (that most ignore) about the electrical grid!

[@Timberwolf69]

Yeah, the electrical grid is one of the elephants in the room, not just for the US, but almost everywhere.

[@lyfandeth]

There are many regulatory authorities, worldwide, discussing forced noises for EVs so the blind and the distracted can hear them coming. Odds are the German makers have been aware of this.

[@Timberwolf69]

@@lyfandeth As far as I am aware, the regulations in many european countries, including Germany, mandate systems to make EVs below a certain speed audible for their surroundings. But the german manufacturers had seen the issue from the beginning (means during first tests) and already started developing ways to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

[@paintslinger16]

Here’s my problem with EV, It’s not even to point of taxing the grid, yet. Anyone that lives in apartment complex or even most condo’s just don’t Have access to any charging stations in the parking lots. The interstates all have rest areas and fuel stations now, but you need a parking lot full of them. I see the EV future, but is going to be really tough to get there without starting right now. 40 years ago I was using battery powered tugs in a papermill to move huge reels over 10000 lbs of paper around the plant

[@chrisunderwood3453]

@@paintslinger16 Yeah, people forget sometimes I think about the off peak surplus we have right now which will be when most of the charging occurs. There are for sure going to be growing pains setting this up. No one alive now though remembers the growing pains of setting up gasoline. It would have been the same or worse as setting up electricity. We have the benefit and the curse (for change) of having a mature fuel distribution system for gasoline which makes fueling seem easy (because it is) and comparing a burgeoning electric charge network to that is apples and oranges. It will get there of course; it just won't happen over night. :)

[@muzaaaaak]

Never thought I’d watch a comedy show and experience a car review. Well done. You got me.

[@fishflash1]

Your review helped me see that a VW electric car can be quite nice and fun to drive. Teslas are too pricey. Also the back seating looked quite roomy for someone who's got long legs.

[@ekhks]

When infrastructure are put in place, electric cars will be awesome. They are just limited to what's currently available. The play and pause pedals are cute.

[@frankmorris4790]

No, they won't be awesome until such time as the Govt. is no longer involved in fueling or production. You know, when they can pay their own way.....

[@johnspisak9729]

O.k., not the best bolstering, but your bolster wiggle was awesome. Really great review too.

[@James7995]

Thanks for mentioning the biggest challenge for EV’s - the vast majority of people in this country live in apartments. I do. I have a carport here, but there’s no way we could charge here.

[@magicbullets45]

Sarah's jokes are fire.

[@HuckThis1971]

Nice review Sarah. I have a lot of tdi's due to my commute and this id4 caught my eye due to its autonomy per charge. Don't forget the Germans hate boring cars and you have to keep up on the Autobahn. The audi e tron gt is absolutely crazy when it comes to performance. I myself own a 1994 audi urs4. It has the legendary 5 cylinder audi brought back for the ttrs and the rs3! 😉

[@violinmiata]

James May in the background: “I approve although this is not a Fiat Panda” also “try my rutabaga balsam infused gin”

[@frankvanrijn964]

And then compares it to the Dacia Sandero... ;)

[@torybng]

So glad to see you venture into EV's. And excited for the new channel, too.

[@OOOO-vj6cw]

"I love that there are still subtle details that show this is a vw" *Points at plastic*

[@pedrito77]

I used to watch Beyond 2000 in Colombia! I'm glad I was not the only one. I loved the futuristic music! 😂👍🏾

[@redporschekilla]

Awesome review Sarah, especially testing a off the “Tesla Path”….. saw my first ID4 the other day in person, looks great, and since there are to many moving parts which can go south, makes a German car maybe interesting to own one day! Keep rocking

[@eguitarplayer6689]

If VW can keep up with demand of the ID4, it could help change perceptions of the company.

[@jamesredman1263]

You know and care about the difference between a motor and an engine. Kudos and thank you. Also for the Demolition Ranch reference... 😊😁

[@just1rick21072]

I love the bolstering test.😍😍😍💘💘💘

[@keasbeydave]

Hey Sara, nice review on the VW id.4. Electric cars are the future. Glad to see you enjoy the experience.

[@bobuncle8704]

Great review. Two ev’s I’d like to see you review would be the Mach-e GT and the F150 Lightning.

[@michaelwright2986]

Nice to see electric cars are fun in the country. In the city, one pedal driving is the only way to go.

[@jasonmcquinn6601]

My wife would appreciate the fart removal tech.

[@RussellBonjornoJr]

Fun fact! (Don't know if it was already mentioned, but I'm not going to look through 927 previous comments) Mercedes-Benz had plastic rear sway bar links on the W123, (1977-1985) aka 240D, and 300D in the states....

[@hipcheck4u74]

Great to see you review an EV! I just bought a Tesla Model Y and would love to hear your take on that as well as other EVs. You are unique on KZbin and I love your videos. I'm no gear-head, and I don't understand most of what's going on in your project-car vids, but I don't care because you are so damn funny and entertaining. Keep making videos and I will keep watching!

[@GloveBunniesVideos]

Sarah's next project: electric go-kart using a forklift motor.

[@Neojhun]

Nah, crashed electric motorcycle higher revving AC motor. Will also the need inverter controller from the motorcycle. Bikes like Zero DS or Alta Motors. That would be an insane go kart, equivalent to like 400cc.

[@Chicago_Cars]

I can’t wait for the day charging is fast enough for us apartment dwellers to be able to drive an EV without spending a couple hours at Target waiting for a charge…

[@Neojhun]

Umm should only take 40 minutes to charge on Public DC Chargers. Best case scenario is Private Level 2 Chargers where you already park. Apartment Building with parking have no problems have 7kw Chargers installed, the only problem is the cost and proper regulation to do it properly safely. Best thing about private chargers it takes like 30 seconds of your time.

[@0hypnotoad0]

Charges faster than that (38 minutes) but with that said using nothing but DC fast charging all the time takes it's toll on the battery pack, if you can't have access to level 1 or 2 charging at home or work, then owning an EV won't be a fun time. The minimum charging standard that people should be chasing after for home and work, is the 3.6 kW NEMA 6-20 receptacle, it's very cheap to install these and they give enough charging power to keep your car topped up at all times.

[@garrettstevens2232]

@@0hypnotoad0 the cost jump between the 6-20 and the 14-50 isn't too bad as long as it is a short run between the breaker and the outlet. I upgraded my existing 6-20 outlet to the 14-50 and it was only about $150 in materials (bigger breaker, receptacle, surface mount box and 25 feet of 6/3 Romex). The bulk of the cost was the wire. An electrician's labor should be the same for either outlet.

[@lannym]

MPGe is 104 city, 89 highway, 97 combined. Range listed as 260, Car & Driver got 190 in their 75mph long range testing.

[@lavluvlov]

How much with AC on ?

[@lannym]

@@lavluvlov So C&D gets 190 miles on a full charge, where the rating is 260 miles. This is mainly due to them running the test at 75 mph, whereas the EPA test is no more than 60mph and the average speed is around 48mph. . Now, when it comes to a/c, there's two things to consider. First, extreme heat, lets say 95 °F, will already reduce the efficiency of the battery. And second, the a/c unit will use some electricity as well. The average EV will lose around 17% of it's range in those conditions. Even higher losses occur with cold weather and running the heater. To be fair, petrol powered vehicles suffer similar losses. So to answer your question, you might see 165 miles in this car with a/c on at 75mph...

[@lavluvlov]

@@lannym Thanks

[@itstackyandtawdrytime]

Finally an EV on Sarah's channel, I had this fear that you would end up looking like steam engine fanatics who wear blue overalls or dust coats.

[@vwfanatic2390]

She’d look just as hot, wearing anything.

[@kofib3]

Was looking forward to the Garage science bit just to see what you would say on this EV and end just staring at us with your lovely glowing eyes.. Never fail to entertain.

[@deepblue812]

Nice review. Hopefully leads to some more performance oriented EV's coming through the Sarah Shop.

[@droppindeuces6981]

Great review other than no mention of range. The number 1 issue when it comes to EV's.

[@bonnie8441]

Sarah just gets prettier and prettier 💝

[@gauchplant]

The exterior sounds are actually a safety feature: they let pedestrians know that a vehicle is moving towards them.

[@noseyparker6622]

It would make more sense if the sound was a beep….like every other vehicle reversing. Nobody is going to recognise that weird noise as a car reversing.

[@RysterARCEE]

White steering wheel is a huge no. Lizard: "What is that strange noi...*"

[@_TbT_]

It’s available in black as well. The white is in fact not the standard (it might be with the 1st edition, which however was a „beta“ car which is not available anymore).

[@mikefrench3800]

Most entertaining reviews on the web!

[@don7406]

Looks like a fun car but I disagree about the “green” aspect. I’ve seen a lithium mine and trust me, they ain’t green. Also, all the plastic on that car was made from, surprise, petroleum. Great review.

[@garyworokevich2976]

I've heard of sodium ion batteries, I don't know if this would apply here, and the waste problem if any. I agree lithium is dirty, and finite.

[@mrwest5552]

Hi Sarah - Happy Saturday to You a n d ... your top has pretty lace trim.

[@Mumblix]

"They won't let you change your MOTOR oil." (crickets) "It's a joke...there is no MOTOR oil." (CRICKETS) "So the car is green even though it's white." (CRICKETS!!!)

[@Neojhun]

Ironically Tesla Model 3 & Model Y uses just wierdly specced viscosity weight standard Motor Oil. It is used for lubrication of TransAxel and Motor Cooling. It even uses a standard oil filter can. But you only have to change it like every 5 years.

[@shemmo]

13:20 you are not screwed when living in condo, you can charge at DC fast chargers while shopping your groceries or at near DC fast charger. I live in apartment and never felt i am heavily missing charging plug at home and i own older EV with smaller battery.

[@emantabrizi8218]

It's a shame you couldn't have the Tesla Model S Plaid for your first EV review. I cannot WAIT to see your facial expression when you launch one of those!

[@believeinyourself4457]

I drove the subway in Toronto, and that never got old.

[@Tetsujin-28]

"The I.D.4 gets a rating of 2.75 eggplants". New rating for EV's.

[@PlaidDad]

The motors actually do take oil. The model S uses a transmission fluid for its motor lubricant. I changed out my front and rear skid plates and sway bars and you can see the filters that eventually need changing.