HOT Imported EV Volkswagen ID.4 Why It Sells Over Time
Mar 12, 2025
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ID.4's popularity has continued since its first launch in Korea in 22 years, continuing steady customer demand. In particular, 2,613 units, or about a third of the brand's total sales, were sold last year, ranking first in European brand best-selling electric vehicles.
By February 25, ID.4 had achieved cumulative sales of 5295 units in Korea. The popularity of ID.4 is very encouraging as there are not many imported electric vehicles except for domestic finished car brands and Tesla amid a recent decline in electric vehicle sales.
The popular background of ID.4 like
is that it is easy for anyone to drive comfortably, has a sense of driving quality, ride quality, and abundant safety and convenience specifications compared to the same level, while supporting reasonable prices. On top of that, the 25-year ID.4, which began to be delivered in earnest this year, is returning with stronger performance than before, further accelerating its popularity.
Volkswagen ID.4, "Easy-to-Drive Electric Vehicle" for both beginners and female drivers
Volkswagen ID.The reason why 4 is so popular is that it is easy to drive and has no sense of difference in driving. This is also the most satisfying factor for ID.4 owners. While complaints have been raised about the occurrence of motion sickness and heterogeneity in driving due to regenerative braking when several electric vehicles are actually driving, ID.4 provides a smooth driving sense with a natural driving sense that is not different from conventional internal combustion locomotives.
Another advantage of ID.4 owners is the radius of rotation. ID.4 has a minimum rotation radius of 10.2m, which is equivalent to a compact vehicle. Thanks to this, it is possible to make a U-turn on a narrow road or pass through a narrow alleyway. The fact that it is easy for anyone to drive, despite having a full length of 4,585mm and a wheelbase of 2,765mm, is particularly attractive to beginners who are inexperienced in driving.
In addition, female drivers prefer ID.4 because it has the best-in-class spare space and can be used widely in various environments, and because it has a unique ratio and style of SUVs.
Maximum power 40% Max torque 75% Improve 424km mileage up!
The 2025 ID.4 has enhanced its marketability with improved electric drive systems and new advanced specifications. In particular, it is equipped with a more powerful and efficient drive system, which significantly strengthens the mileage and performance that are considered the most when purchasing electric vehicles, leading consumers to choose.
With an improved drive system, it achieves strong performance with a maximum power of 286 horsepower (PS) and a maximum torque of 55.6 kg.m. This is a 40% improvement in maximum output and 75% improvement in maximum torque compared to the existing ID.4. It completes 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6.7 seconds, with a maximum speed of 180 km/h.
The driving distance has also increased. The one-time charging mileage is certified as 424km (451km in the city / 391km in high speed) compared to the previous one, and the government-approved energy consumption efficiency is 4.9km/kWh (5.2km/kWh in the city / 4.5km/kWh in high speed). The fast charging speed is also about 30% faster, supporting 10-80% charging in about 28 minutes.
Reflecting the opinions of customers, it has strengthened the interior by applying ergonomic interior and installing an intuitive infotainment system with a wider screen and new advanced specifications.
"12.9-inch "Discover Max" infotainment system" not only improves operation convenience thanks to the expanded display, but also enables more intuitive operation and personalization through new menu configurations. It also improves user convenience with faster operational responsiveness. In addition, all models will be equipped with a wireless app connector function that allows users to use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions without cable connection.
Advanced voice assistant 'IDA' is also installed. 'IDA' is Volkswagen's advanced voice recognition assistant that can control the vehicle in a natural language like talking to a person. IDA allows drivers to manipulate various functions of vehicle infotainment, such as telephone, radio, media, ambient light, air conditioning, and driving modes, as if in everyday conversation.
The improvement of the charging system optimized for electric vehicle operation is also noticeable. In particular, in the "optimization" menu for increasing battery charging efficiency, the battery heater function can be operated to optimize the battery charging speed regardless of the surrounding environment and temperature.
In addition to this, advanced advanced specifications, such as the intelligent lighting system "IQ.Light: LED Matrix Headlamp" and the advanced driving assistance "IQ.Drive," are generously installed.
BMW draws consumer attention with largest state subsidies for imported cars higher than Tesla, reasonable electric SUVs Another popular factor of
ID.4 is the reasonable price point. The government subsidy of 4.22 million won, the largest among imported passenger electric vehicles, has been set aside. Compared to other imported electric vehicle models that are supported by 1 to 2 million won, they have a clear competitive advantage in actual purchase prices.
If the government subsidy, local government subsidy, and purchase benefit are all applied, ID.4 Pro Lite can be purchased at 38.87 million won and ID.4 Pro can be purchased at 44.61 million won. In addition, if you have two children, you can receive an additional 1 million won.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen Korea will strengthen its domestic electric vehicle leadership in earnest by introducing a new electric model coupe-type SUV 'ID.5' along with the pure electric SUV 'ID.4. This year's Volkswagen Korea is ID.The strategy is to accelerate the electrification strategy by strengthening the electric vehicle portfolio with the 4 and ID.5 starting with the twin carriage. Starting with the 25-year-old ID.4 and ID.5, it is expected that the company will be able to further grow the pie in the electric vehicle market.
Editor Kim Tae-jin, tj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
