USA Made 2023 VW ID.4 All-Electric AWD Reviewed by Owner After 2-Weeks In Snowy Vermont

After two weeks, my friend walks us through his impressions with a 2023 VW ID.4 Pro S AWD made in the USA that he's been driving in snow, ice, and sun.
The below is from the VW ID.4 Press Kit Info (media.vw.com/e...)
• New 62 kWh battery offers a lower-priced ID.4 entry option at $38,995 MSRP
• New standard technology includes Park Assist Plus with Memory Parking and 12-inch infotainment display
• Upgraded design with all new colors and trim, comfort features, and new alloy wheels on all trims
• Now assembled in Chattanooga, Tenn., the result of a further $800 million investment in the U.S. market
• High-tech features include IQ.DRIVE® advanced driver assistance technology and a smart infotainment system, using voice and touch
Herndon, VA - Volkswagen’s first all-electric SUV is more accessible, more advanced, and more comfortable for 2023. Built on Volkswagen’s MEB electric vehicle architecture, the ID.4 marries the strengths of a purpose-built EV with performance, packaging and value-features that have marked the brand for decades.
New for 2023For 2023, Volkswagen is localizing the assembly of the ID.4 all-electric compact SUV, with the models being assembled in the company’s state-of-the-art plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the result of a further $800 million investment in the North American region. Later in 2022, a new version with a 62 kWh battery will be introduced, lowering the price of entry to the ID.4 model line.
The ID.4 offer structure is simple, with three trims-Standard/Pro, S, and S Plus-and the option of 62 kWh and 82 kWh batteries and rear-wheel- or all-wheel-drive.
The ID.4 AWD Pro adds an asynchronous electric motor on the front axle. The system has a maximum output of 295 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. With its instantly available torque, the ID.4 AWD Pro can reach 60 mph from a standstill in less than 6.0 seconds. Unlike a traditional all-wheel-drive system, there are no mechanical links between the axles. Each motor connects to the wheels through a differential and a single-speed gearbox.
The variable all-wheel-drive system offers several benefits over traditional mechanical setups. The rear motor handles standard driving situations, leaving the front motor to engage only as needed, such as when the ID.4 senses wheelspin at any corner. The motors can react faster than any combustion engine-within a few hundredths of a second-so that the driver never notices the changes.
The EPA-estimated range on a full charge is 209 miles for the ID.4 Standard and the ID.4 S, with an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 115 MPGe in city driving; 99 MPGe on the highway; and 107 MPGe in combined city/highway driving. The EPA-estimated range for the the ID.4 Pro and Pro S is 275 miles, with an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 115 MPGe in city driving; 98MPGe in highway driving, and 107 MPGe in combined city/highway driving.
The ID.4 AWD Pro and AWD Pro S have an EPA-estimated range of 255 miles, and an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 104 MPGe in city driving; 93 MPGe in highway driving, and 99 MPGe in combined city/highway driving.
New for the 2023 model year, the ID.4 Standard and ID.4 S offer a 62kWh (gross) battery pack that lowers the price of entry as well as the curb weight of the ID.4 by 240 pounds (ID.4 Standard vs. ID.4 Pro). The ID.4 Pro is equipped with an 82kWh (gross) battery pack. Either battery is positioned in the underbody to create a low center of gravity for optimal driving dynamics as well as extremely well-balanced weight distribution.
The 82 kWh battery weighs 1,047 pounds; around a fifth of the larger battery’s weight is accounted for by the housing. This is a scalable aluminum construction whose interior framework is made from extruded and pressure-cast profiles. The housing is bolted to the frame, helping to improve bodyshell rigidity. A strong all-round frame made of extruded aluminum sections protects the battery system against damage in the event of an accident, and the battery is also disabled if the vehicle is involved in a serious accident. A replaceable aluminum underbody panel protects the battery against damage from the road."
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