The Volkswagen ID.4 Is the Catch-All EV for Maple Valley

Folks lucky enough to call Maple Valley home relish in their comfortable seclusion as much as their proximity to Seattle, making Maple Valley an ideal location for those who regularly commute into the city. They work hard and want a reliable, safe, and well-adorned vehicle that will make their daily drive more enjoyable.

If this sounds like you, you ought to come by Bud Clary Auburn Volkswagen, your premier VW dealer near Maple Valley. We’re just a short drive away and have an extensive selection of Volkswagen vehicles to choose from, including the new 2023 VW ID.4. This snazzy compact electric SUV is not only highly efficient but comes with all the comfort and convenience features you could ask for.

Volkswagen debuted the ID.4 in 2021 as one of the first fully-electric vehicles in its lineup. It combines the technological innovation that has become synonymous with Volkswagen with an attention to detail that makes the ID.4 one of the most captivating EVs on the road.

Three Performance Levels

Buying an EV is an investment in the future. Unlike the majority of vehicles, including hybrids, EVs have zero emissions because they don’t rely on fossil fuels; they have an electric motor powered by a rechargeable battery pack. You can recharge an EV at home or on the road at any of a number of public supercharger stations located throughout Washington State; this gives you the convenience of recharging where you want, when you want, on your own terms.

As an EV, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 has zero emissions and is thus excellent for the environment. Its liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack is easily rechargeable, so you won’t wait long for a full charge to get you back on the road. Best of all, Volkswagen offers the ID.4 with three different performance levels, so you can choose the right one for you.

The basic powertrain is a rear-wheel drive model with a single permanent-magnet synchronous AC 62-kWh electric motor that produces 201 hp and 229 lb-ft of immediate torque, with a range of up to 209 miles on a fully charged battery. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Standard and S models come equipped with this powertrain.

If you want a little more range, you can choose the Pro, Pro S, or Pro S Plus trim; these rely on an 82-kWh electric motor that produces the same 201 hp and 229 lb-ft of immediate torque as the lower trims’ engine but with the model’s best range, at up to 275 miles on a fully charged battery, making it the most energy-efficient of the three different powertrains.

For those who want the benefit of added traction that comes with all-wheel drive, you can choose between the 2023 ID.4 AWD Pro, AWD Pro S, and AWD Pro S Plus trims. This twin-motor 82-kWh setup provides an enhanced output of 302 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque and the familiar capabilities of your usual all-wheel drive vehicle. When equipped with this powertrain, the Volkswagen ID.4 has a range of 255 miles.

The performance of the Volkswagen ID.4 is quite impressive. The standard and enhanced rear-wheel drive powertrains are capable of going from zero to sixty in 7.6 seconds, making it easy to merge onto busy highways. However, if you like a little more acceleration, the AWD powertrain will get you from zero to sixty in a blistering 5.4 seconds.

Keeping the battery pack charged on the Volkswagen ID.4 is super uncomplicated. If you go to a Level 3 DC Fast Charging station, you can recharge up to 80% of the battery in just 30 minutes. You can also recharge your Volkswagen ID.4 from the comfort of your own home with a Level 1 or Level 2 home unit; depending on which trim and powertrain you choose, you can get a fully recharged battery in as little as 6 hours and 15 minutes using an 11-kW Level 2 home charger.

Comfort & Convenience

When you first see the 2023 ID.4, you’ll be struck by how this compact SUV is much more roomier than you would think. For example, the trunk has a spacious 30.3 cu.ft. of space even with the seats up; that’s a lot of room for luggage, groceries, sports gear, etcetera. Folding the rear seats down affords you a total of 64.2 cu.ft. of cargo space.

Once you open the doors, you’re greeted by enough room for five passengers to get comfy. This makes the Volkswagen ID.4 ideal for a working parent needing a vehicle to carry the whole family. The Standard, Pro, and Pro AWD trims include heated front seats and comfortable fabric trimming that’s easy to clean. The ID.4 S, Pro S, and Pro S AWD add a heated steering wheel and perforated V-Tex Leatherette seating surfaces that are quite stylish; this is vegan leather, meaning that it has all the properties of leather, but it doesn’t come from the skin of an animal. The Pro S Plus and AWD Pro S include heated rear seats also bedecked in perforated V-Tex Leatherette fabric.

All 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 EVs feature the ID. Light and Discover Pro Max system, which allows you to connect your devices wirelessly, so you can leave the charging cables at home. Its huge 12.0-inch touchscreen makes accessing its features and apps easier than ever. You can place calls, request information, access the built-in navigation system, or reply to text messages using voice commands—but the coolest thing is seeing the ID. Light light bar on the dashboard glow in synchronicity with what the system is telling you. This light bar also visually communicates warnings accompanying your driver assistance safety features.

To dissuade fears that wireless connections can quickly drain the battery life from devices, Volkswagen has you covered with a wireless charging dock available for compatible devices. This will help keep you and your passengers charged up no matter where your ID.4 takes you.

Have Safe Travels

Each year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests most passenger cars to determine which are the safest; in the end, the IIHS awards the best in their class with the designation of “Top Safety Pick+.” In 2022, the Volkswagen ID.4 earned this distinction, being named the Top Safety Pick+ among all midsize SUVs. The ID.4 repeated its success, receiving the Top Safety Pick+ title again in 2023.

This success is due to Volkswagen prioritizing safety and making its driver assistance technology suite (IQ.DRIVE) standard on all trims of the ID.4. Comprising IQ.DRIVE are sensing, monitoring, and automatic reaction tools like Adaptive Cruise Control, Travel Assist for semi-automated driving, Lane Assist for guided lane-centering and departure alerts, Active Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Front Assist for forward collision alerts and automatic emergency braking, and Emergency Assist to stop your vehicle if you’re unable.

Also standard are Intuitive Start, which awakens your vehicle once you sit in the driver’s seat, and the aforementioned ID. Light, which uses illumination and acoustic cues to inform you of charge status, brake warnings, incoming calls, etcetera. IQ.DRIVE is one of the most comprehensive driver assistance suites available, and VW offers it as standard equipment. Thus, you and your passengers will always be—and, just as importantly, feel—safe.

For Your MV EV Needs, Seek the VW ID.4

With its exceptional performance, standard comfort and convenience features, and comprehensive suite of safety features, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 was made with Maple Valley drivers like you in mind. Make a detour to Bud Clary Auburn Volkswagen to see it for yourself!