Volkswagen launches Plug&Charge at Electrify America
London, 01 February 2024, (Oilandgaspress): – Volkswagen of America announced that starting in early 2024, the all-electric 2023 ID.4 EV will include the convenience of Plug&Charge at Electrify America stations. After activating the feature in the Electrify America app, owners can make even better use of their included three years of 30-minute DC fast charging sessions plan.
Assembled in Chattanooga, Tenn., the 2023 ID.4 is offered in three trim levels—Standard/Pro, S, and S Plus—with the option of 62 kWh and 82 kWh batteries and rear-wheel- or all-wheel drive.
The 2023 ID.4 is on sale with two battery sizes and two powertrains, with a starting MSRP of $38,995 for the ID.4 Standard model that has a 62kWh battery and an EPA-estimated range of 209 miles. The ID.4 Pro, with an 82 kWh battery that allows for an EPA-estimated range of 275 miles, starts at $43,995. On both these models, a single permanent magnet synchronous motor powers the rear wheels and provides 201 horsepower. ID.4 AWD Pro models start at $47,795. They add an asynchronous motor to the front axle, resulting in a bump to a max of 295 horsepower as well as all-wheel-drive capability, and have an EPA-estimated range of 255 miles.
The 2023 ID.4 Standard and S offer a 140-kW DC fast-charging rate, while Pro models equipped with the larger 82 kWh battery offer a 170-kW DC fast-charging speed, up from 2022. This allows all ID.4 Pro trims to DC fast charge from 10-80% SOC in around 30 minutes.
The 2023 ID.4 comes with three years of included 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America DC fast chargers, helping to inspire range confidence. Electrify America is the largest open DC fast charging network with over 900 stations and more than 4,000 chargers in North America. Additionally, it is the first open DC fast charging network to offer Plug&Charge technology to capable vehicles.
Starting in early 2024, the charging plan will include the convenience of Plug&Charge. By activating this feature in the Electrify America app, owners will be able to save time when using their included charging plan—just plug in the ID.4 at an Electrify America DC fast charging station and, once the connection is established, it will start charging. When charging a Volkswagen ID.4 on the Electrify America DC Fast-Charging network, the energy delivered to the vehicle is backed by 100% renewable energy.
Outside, S models and higher include illuminated front and rear VW logos. The ID.4 is available in eight exterior colors—Pure White, Silver Mist Metallic, Pure Grey, Deep Black Pearl, Tourmaline Blue Metallic, Opal White Pearl, Aurora Red Metallic, and Arctic Blue Metallic. All models come with a body-color roof and black roof rails as standard. S, Pro S and AWD Pro S models add a panoramic fixed-glass roof. Pro S Plus and AWD Pro S Plus models upgrade to a black roof and rear spoiler, while the C-pillars, roof line, roof rails, and bumper accents shine in bright silver. These models also receive power folding door mirrors with a diamond-pattern lamp signature.
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