Volkswagen ID 4: 5 Tips & Tricks You Should Know! (Part 1)

All 25 ID4 Tips: evhelphub.com/articles/vw-id4...
ID4 Interior Review at 45k Miles: evhelphub.com/articles/vw-id4...
ID4 Voice Commands List: evhelphub.com/articles/vw-id4...
My ID4 Real World Range Test Results: evhelphub.com/articles/vw-id4...
ID4 Build Quality & Reliability at 45k Miles: evhelphub.com/articles/vw-id4...
0:00 Introduction
0:33 Unlock ID4 Charge Port with Fob
2:00 Improve ID4 Infotainment Screen Lag
3:25 How to Schedule ID4 Charging
5:56 Improve ID4 Charging Experience with Electrify America
7:43 How to Hard Reset ID4 Infotainment Screen
Here's part one of my tips and tricks for new VW ID4 owners. This one contains 5 of the most basic, but helpful, tips that you're going to want to know once you pick up your new electric Volkswagen.
WATCH PART 2: • VW ID4 | 8 MORE Tips &...
These tips have saved me a ton of time and headaches over the past 6 months of ID4 ownership. I hope you enjoy!
Tips found in this video:
- how to unlock the charge port without the app or infotainment screen (works if there's a red light charging issue as well)
- how to improve the infotainment system performance and reduce lag
- how to setup scheduled charging, so that you don't charge during peak electricity hours
- how to properly start charging at Electrify America stations and reduce errors between the charger and ID4
- how to reset the infotainment screen when there are phone connectivity or input issues (also how to let the car rest if there's an issue with the driver display gauge)
There are a lot of different features in the ID 4 and I feel like there's not a great source right now to find a good list of them all. I'm going to be reading the Volkswagen ID4's owner's manual to create part two with even more tips and tricks. So stay tuned!
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*Find All 13 Tips Here:* evhelphub.com/articles/vw-id4-tips/ *20+ ID4 Voice Commands to Try:* evhelphub.com/articles/vw-id4-voice-commands/ *ID4 FAQs:* evhelphub.com/articles/vw-id4-faq/ *My ID4 Real World Range Test Results:* evhelphub.com/articles/vw-id4-range/

[@susanphifer9444]

It took me 2 weeks to learn how to get electrify america to dependably start charging. Good tip!

[@evhelphub]

Same here! Very frustrating but it has made a world of a difference since. Thank you for watching!

[@joshuasparks6245]

This is the best tips video I have seen on the ID4. Normally it's the same stuff over and over. Great job! I will use all of this stuff

[@evhelphub]

Thank you so much I'm glad it was helpful. I'll do a part 2 likely at the beginning of the year. Still learning stuff myself!

[@HayleyandAndy]

Thanks for the tips, had the car for 6 months and didn't know about all of them, very useful!

[@alrysin3154]

Thanks for the tips; beneficial information to know. We just picked up an id4 days ago, and these tips will come in handy as we familiarize ourselves with the car.

[@evhelphub]

Congratulations on the new car! I hope you love it. :)

[@haroldmyers]

Great video. Clear, concise and helpful!

[@evhelphub]

Thank you so much for the feedback and for watching! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@TheProjectOverload]

Just found your video before I pickup my 2023 ID.4 - Thanks for these awesome tips!

[@evhelphub]

Congratulations on the new car! I hope you love it and thank you for watching!

[@evhelphub]

If you have any additional tricks, please leave them below! WATCH PART 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3bSqGelhNh_odk Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/evhelphub

[@xmike5000]

Great video, looking forward to more ID 4 videos for when I receive mine next year. Subscribed!

[@evhelphub]

Thank you! I will be broadening the channel quite a bit next year but of course I will still post videos of the ID4 and EV ownership in general. Which ID4 did you get?

[@brianlutz2109]

Thanks for the tips. Thinking of ordering an ID 5.

[@bricktop7803]

Nice one, I will put these tips to good use! I had a test drive in an ID.5 today and put my order in right away. I went for the Blue colour!!

[@evhelphub]

Congratulations on the new car! I hope you love it!

[@mattperkins1992]

Great video. Assuming for someone like myself who is a future id3 owner, the same tips apply.

[@AB-sy9tf]

Your second tip was AWESOME! Thanks!

[@evhelphub]

Glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@ultrasardine]

I got an ID.3 and this was really useful. Thank you

[@evhelphub]

Congratulations on the ID3! I wish we had it here in North America.

[@hafsteinnelvarjakobsson7805]

Another tip for you. Whenever I wash my car I must set the windscreen wipers in service mode (straight up) to clean the window thoroughly. There is a feature in the infotainment system... but there is a shortcut! Sit into the car but DON'T press the break pedal. Press the wiper's stick up once and they go into service mode.

[@evhelphub]

Thanks! I'll include a visualization of this in my next video (if you don't mind?) :)

[@tobiewolfen01]

So many shortcuts, this is a helpful one to know!

[@eBroncos]

Do you mean press it to 1st speed or toward me?

[@iain8837]

This behaviour is the same for any VW car built in the last 10 years!

[@PeteySaysOK]

@@iain8837 Some of us are new to the brand ;)

[@kirankumar1411]

Tip #1 came in handy twice at the EA charging station when the charger asked me to disconnect the cable due to a payment problem but the car wouldn't let go of the cable. Thank you!

[@evhelphub]

You're welcome! :) It was frustrating for me too!

[@reyalPRON]

man... i love my model 3 even more now ;) thanx

[@JohnErnestAdam]

I have had my 2021 ID.4 1st for 6 months and 6000 miles and this was very useful. My only contribution to your endeavor may be to turn off WiFi scanning if you experience gaps when streaming audio with CarPlay.

[@evhelphub]

I'm glad! Thank you for watching. I'll publish a part 2 with some of the more difficult stuff in a month or so, be sure to stay tuned! :)

[@g.3046]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@oleksandrrozum3461]

Super helpful. Thank You 🙏

[@evhelphub]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@voleneadams2312]

Great tips!

[@josephramos8291]

Great Video. Thanks! I have an all wheel drive model on order and I received an email from VW that it’s on a ship making it’s way to the US. Hopefully I’ll have it by the beginning of January. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@evhelphub]

Thank you for watching! I hope you enjoy the car!

[@albertalzate4247]

Very useful video ! Can wait to have my ID4 😉

[@evhelphub]

Thank you for watching, Albert!

[@noivon]

Hello, I don’t have an EV yet but plan to purchase a used VW. These tips are very helpful. Thank you.

[@evhelphub]

Thank you for watching Nestor!

[@pumata09]

Great video! Thanks!

[@evhelphub]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@dartmore10]

Super tips, but I’ve seen nowhere else. Thank you.

[@blackchristiangeek]

Thanks for the tips. I hope to get my ID.4. God bless

[@evhelphub]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomrybold]

thanks for the tips i suppose to receive my Id4 Pro AWD mid 2022

[@hafsteinnelvarjakobsson7805]

Hi and thanks a lot for your tips. I can certainty use many of them even if I live in Iceland. You could mention the feature how to automatically release the plug when the charging is finished (infotainment) and the emergency release in the trunk. Also the washing feature for the rear view camera lens.

[@tekmantoo]

Good tips!

[@evhelphub]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching!

[@jacktyler7599]

New subscriber (and EV shopper). Sounds to me like some of these 'tips' are in fact ways of dealing with ID.4 problems. Viewed your '9 Things' video on what you liked. Maybe counterintuitive, but I'd suggest you do a companion video on those performance/feature problems t0help shoppers avoid future disappointment and better understand what they are buying. So far, all your videos have been highly informative - thank you!

[@evhelphub]

Thank you for watching and subscribing! I completely agree. My second video on here was a "things I hate" video, which, to be honest, was pretty terribly produced with a lot of rambling. But I agree with you, I will make one that's a little more to the point and share with everyone. it is important to know the drawbacks of every car.

[@stalacko]

Thanks for the tips

[@evhelphub]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@mcrkon]

Thank you! This was useful. Hopefully some tips will be moot soon with Plug & Charge enabled in the ID.4.

[@evhelphub]

Thank you for the feedback. I agree, looking forward to some software updates!

[@b3naqua]

Austin KZbinr squad 👋🏼 this video was super helpful! Looking into getting an ID.4 rn…hardest thing is finding one available rn. Curious how you ended up finding yours.

[@evhelphub]

We actually missed out on the first edition originally. However, we put in an order and called a dealer. A few weeks later another shopper decided to go with something else and the dealer called us and told us it was ours if we could come get it that day, so we did. They didn't try to jerk us around with the MSRP or anything like that either.

[@bikeman9899]

Just ordered one. Helpful!

[@evhelphub]

Congratulations on the new car! How do you like it?

[@bikeman9899]

@@evhelphub We're very happy. The ID.4 is a very sophisticated package. Build quality is excellent.

[@evhelphub]

@@bikeman9899 Glad to hear it!

[@markgreenwood4642]

Love this

[@evhelphub]

Thank you for watching!

[@ranababarali7070]

Nice bro, love for you from pak🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

[@cityblue0202]

I have ordered my Id4 and have been told i will get it the end of March 🙏. I have ordered the 52kw version as I don’t do many miles and the cost is $41000

[@evhelphub]

I think you'll love it!

[@metronyc2855]

Thanks for the tips. I personally feel that VW (I have a 1st) rushed this car to market as the infotainment system and Car-Net app is a miserable experience and failure. On top of the lack of a intuitive UI design, I have had issues including windows suddenly rolling down, sound system going into tin ear mode as well as the hatch randomly opening (on occasion). Tips on how to turn the ID4 on and place it in neutral for drive through car wash centers would be helpful. I managed to pull it off a few times without having to sit inside through the wash and spin cycle.

[@evhelphub]

Thank you for watching! Weird that your hatch opens by itself. Can you explain further?

[@metronyc2855]

@@evhelphub sure, I closed the hatch, walked away, looked back and saw it opening up. Recently, all windows rolled down at the same time while exiting the VW. The system was unresponsive and in some semi crashed state so I had to sit and stand a couple times before the system reset back to normal.

[@andrewjoy8364]

Thanks for your videos and tips. I picked up our ID 4 from VW in Wolfsburg last Tuesday. First thing I did was delete that small navigation screen. :) The ACC system is brilliant. So far everything is functioning as should. Overall, the car and the driving experience have far exceeded my expectations. The 3.0 software update should make it even better.

[@ethmtn604]

Any help on resetting services notifications without obd tools please 🙏 VW ID4,

[@artgpo]

After 11,300 miles and seven months I still found your video informational, especially the part about Electrify America. I have always plugged in first before I use the app. Were you suggesting that doing your EA routine will increase the charger's speed? I am in the next big city south of you.

[@evhelphub]

Doing the tip I mentioned will give you a consistent connection allowing you to get the best charging speed possible. Doing it your way can still allow you to get the best charging speed possible, but I found in the first few weeks of ownership that more often than not it caused issues with communication between the charger and the car.

[@4rwayner7]

Lately the charge station screen doesn’t give me the rate the car wants. Also, 21/22 winter it is consuming 10% charge a day even if I don’t drive it.

[@SamiJaimeHalteh]

Great video! What do you know about lighting up the volume control button? When I drive at night, my passengers and I can't see exactly where they are.

[@evhelphub]

Thanks for watching! It doesn't light up unfortunately. Odd design choice.

[@jamesoberg8912]

Sold mine.

[@dethpuck]

super helpful thanks! Can't wait to get mine.

[@evhelphub]

Thank you! You're going to love the car. :) When does it get in and what specification did you order?

[@dethpuck]

@@evhelphub It just got switched over to a model year 2022. I reserved it in august. Just the base pro model in grey.

[@evhelphub]

@@dethpuck Nice! That color is awesome looking on the ID4, sort of jealous!

[@emacsworld275]

thanks for this, mine shipped a couple weeks ago so i definitely appreciate these types of videos. could you tell me how long the L1 charging cable is?

[@evhelphub]

I just measured it, from wall plug to car plug it is approximately 20 feet. My recommendation is to plan to have about 18 feet usable and that will leave you enough room to not have the cable rubbing up against the car and things like that! :)

[@emacsworld275]

@@evhelphub thanks!

[@rinapatel2382]

Thank you for your help. Can you please tell me how to switch users.

[@evhelphub]

If you have multiple accounts created, you can switch users when you first get in the vehicle. Please note, this requires software 3.2.

[@narek707]

Hi , can anyone advise how to turn off deem led lights of logo?

[@bigdougscommentary5719]

Reminds me a LOT of the Nissan Leaf operating system.

[@slopes121]

What's it like for getting over size gear in the back with the seats up/ down ? Bikes surfboards luggage and other awkward items

[@evhelphub]

We haven't had to do that a lot to date, but will next spring/summer. I'll make a video then, but I can say that it is similar to other compact SUVs for the most part, nothing special.

[@marinagordon1652]

My car is petrol what I need to know how to get into set satnav

[@blablabla1185]

Hi! What is the app that you pulled out at the charging station?

[@evhelphub]

It's the electrify America app.

[@lefebvrem4182]

Charging during "preferred hours" ? Just forget, folks. Starts much later than planned (if ever), and in the end charges a small fraction (if any) of the possible amount within given time slot and available power. And did they fix that in latest update ? nope, too busy changing colors and icons in the MMI screen….

[@ccondon1960]

That charger takes 30 + hrs to charge , hope your not in a hurry , these are great cars , I have 41,300 miles on mine 8 months old car , great cars !

[@Tajikblogger001]

Hi there, my VW ID4 both screens are shut down, but I still can drive, small screen showing that I am driving and it is on D, thats all! Other parts just black! Can you guys help me what to do? Thank you

[@evhelphub]

I think the only way to completely reset the vehicle is to unplug the 12v outlet and plug it back in. I personally would just take it to the local dealership if you can to make sure it isn't a bad computer.

[@GR8Tmate]

Send it 🤙🏼

[@satheesankrishnan4831]

Center console infotainment system should have been much better , if it is the monitor that come out from the slot goes back when vehicle switch off, like in Audi.. also the size like in tesla with a vedio player fecility..

[@carolc4862]

Is Android auto supposed to completely take over your phone so that it can't be used? I have to park and get out of the car and wait for it to release before doing anything directly on my phone like connect to Electrify America or use any other app.

[@therealevan]

You should be able to back out of Android Auto. Try swiping down from the top on your phone.

[@mdunfee9513]

I had the same trouble with my Chevy Equinox. I dumped Android Auto right out of my phone (but not the Equinox b/c it's a lease.) It's a matter of Bluetooth not letting go, I think.

[@crsp76691]

I dont like how the charger automatically locks. I also would need the charge port in the front, in the rear would be an inconvenience

[@evhelphub]

I agree with you and if you don't have your key on you, it can take a couple of minutes for the screen to respond in the morning.

[@AmroMobileJo]

The best cars ever made id3 id4 id6 id7 #id_nation

[@satheesankrishnan4831]

What is the price for topline??

[@evhelphub]

I paid $44k MSRP.

[@rashasaifi6007]

How do i open my trunk while i am jn the car?

[@evhelphub]

Double click the button on the key. That's the only way unfortunately.

[@robburrows2737]

The scheduled charging feature in the ID.4 is simply not fit for purpose. I've had mine back to the dealer. There was nothing they could do. There's been no software update since I bought it 6 months ago. If I switch on from indoors it only charges at an attenuated 1kWh rate. I have to go outside at night in all weathers to plug it in in the early morning to take advantage of my low night tariff - then I have to set an alarm at 4:30am to switch it off. I'm in the UK and VW did nothing to correct the wrong information about the Prolife model here. Unlike the one in the states there's no reversing camera or automatically dipping headlights or automatically switching on of windscreen wipers or MW radio. It's a disgrace for a £41k vehicle- I'll be getting a Model Y to replace it with.

[@michaelajlouny1454]

Wondering if it is possible to avoid clicking user button every time you get in the car. I am the only user.

[@evhelphub]

Unfortunately, no. It is very annoying.

[@hamza12439]

How to open front trunk

[@evhelphub]

Unfortunately, there isn't a front trunk on the ID4.

[@hamza12439]

Well actually it’s a bonnet not trunk you are right I find out were to open thkx

[@simonmc78]

Scheduled charging doesn't work for me at all.

[@DeniJasmina]

Going to be fixed in the OTA update. Coming soon!

[@bigdougscommentary5719]

you cant just press the button on the handle to stop charging?

[@evhelphub]

No, there's no button.

[@4rwayner7]

He means the button on the charge connector and No is the answer.

[@giuseppe811]

I have ID.4 GTX since November 2021, I think to sell it because infotainment system is so bad, the worst in the market. I drive around 170 km every day from Monday to Friday

[@Collateralcoffee]

On the ID.4. you should NEVER use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, because both of them will NOT give you recommendations as to when to charge. Only the integrated system knows and does, when you are planning a route. So the integrated Nav is VERY important.

[@andykphoto]

Huh… I’m going to have to let my ID4 get down on charge and try that method with my local EA station… so far the most I’ve seen was maybe 70-80kW I think. 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@evhelphub]

There is a charging curve, but if you start say below 20%, you should consistently get 125kW up until around 40%ish. Of course, make sure you are at a station that provides at least a 125kW charge. Before I did this trick, I was constantly (but not always) getting way less than I shouldve. I see a lot of new ID4 owners at the EA station near me and I tell them all this and it seems to help them!

[@andykphoto]

@@evhelphub yeah, I almost never get too low, and I’ll have to forgo free charging and parking at work at least one day this week to get low enough in the pack for it to matter. 😅 even the super slow 110v charging is usually enough for my day to day, especially when I charge to ~80% at work too…

[@evhelphub]

Yep, same here!

[@charlessterling8375]

Being a id4 owner the best tip I can give you is change it to a tesla model y which does everything much better. Unfortunately the Y is not out in England yet, but when it is my VW is toast

[@evhelphub]

The Model Y is a good car, and I'll be doing a review on it soon. There are some pros and cons though. Cost is pretty prohibitive, not to mention wait times right now. It should have better range, the heat pump (here in America the ID4 doesn't), a better software for sure. I think the ID4 is best for those who want something sort of traditional and need to be closer to the $35-40k range.

[@thomasklein4265]

Yeah, there not even close in price, like $20,000 US dollars difference, and that's not counting the fact that VW still qualifies for a $7500 rebate, add on finance charges and interest on the difference and were talking close to $30,000.

[@KyryllHaponenko]

So there is still no seamless charging? Bummer…..

[@evhelphub]

Nope, not yet. Hopefully soon!

[@johnporter5828]

Funny ! First thing you do is to trash the nav system...

[@butz9144]

From personal experience- avoid this car if you dog is named HEIDI - as the car confuses it with the voice command activation phrase Hey ID

[@evhelphub]

🤣 I turned the assistant off day one.

[@paulholterhaus7084]

Tip #1...Buy a car having tbe same size wheels all 4 corners..................Paul

[@bogdanhirschmann3393]

the only tip should be - don't buy it. I know it looks great, but all specs say "no". I guess that it is unavailability of Model Y RWD maybe which makes people buy it. In Norway for the same price you get 400kg more towingcapacity, no charging queues (terrible), best software, 17cm more in length (the difference in storage is enormous), better range. No brainer.

[@alliejr]

Also… RTFM 😑

[@jeffs.9299]

Useful video but loose the stupid background misic gyhanks

[@CameronMcCracken_Art]

Hats off to Volkswagen for making the most infuriating car of all time. Takes real skill to achieve that. And they say Germans are efficient, their cars definitely aren’t.

[@evhelphub]

It does really get on your nerves after a while.

[@pwj9703]

the technology, battery types and infotainment are outdated throughout the VW concert. the only thing vw can do is make a nice car. but all that you can not see is outdated

[@bigdougscommentary5719]

LONG way to go until it's as easy as a plug in and walk away Tesla Supercharger

[@evhelphub]

I do agree with that.

[@thomasklein4265]

Not so long at all , Tesla says they are opening up Tesla Superchargers to non Tesla's in October or November 2022 in the US as part of a deal reached with the Biden Administration

[@RussianBotJim]

Electrify America is horrible

[@David-mo2zq]

Get rid of that drum in the background.

[@doublesman0]

the germans aren’t so good with software , just contract it out like mercedes did

[@evhelphub]

I think every company not named Tesla should. They aren't going to be able to compete wasting time on this. I like what Polestar did and love their software. Go with Google or something.

[@stefanrustenburg4697]

So much plastic on the inside …. :)

[@evhelphub]

I do wish more of it was injection molded plastic, as I've slammed my knee on the lower dash a few times. But, I get that the battery tech is pretty expensive and they had a price target to meet. It doesn't bug us that much. :)

[@josephmurray2587]

I have a tip don't drive in 0% power lol

[@marielrego8775]

Tip #1 : Sell it

[@charlessterling8375]

Biggest tip for ID4 owners, as an ex owner, buy a tesla.

[@Leo-hq4xq]

Teslas quality is so Bad that is a Big L

[@Idontknow819918]

I am sorry but VW is messed up! It’s not just the ID4 but VW owned Electrify America that’s the worst. I’ve spoken to so many ID owners and no one had a good experience. For me the last nail in coffin was when I got stuck in 110 degree weather trying to charge this thing in Anthem, AZ and it won’t go over 32kw!! Called EA and all I got was a sorry rep. Traded it in same day for a gas car. Again, the car is nice if your driving your daily commute. Road trips are a living hell on this thing. Also, no matter what people say, the infotainment system is a REAL pain in the rear. Stay away from them.

[@youweechube]

Really happy with mine, granted it's the 2023 version

[@yanito8508]

Im receiving my 2023 AWD pro s next week!! Can’t wait

[@jeffl1944]

Don’t buy this piece of shit I work on these for a living lol recalls for days batteries on back order after software is done

[@teams3345]

No thank you. No EV for me.