Top 6 Reasons the VW ID.4 Is Excellent for Puyallup Drivers

With Washington having so thoroughly adopted the EV boom, Puyallup drivers looking to get in on the revolution have plenty of options. However, only one vehicle offers you reliability, comfort, cargo capacity, quick charge times, moderate towing, and competent range, all for a reasonable price, accommodating both single drivers and families. What EV are we talking about? The VW ID.4, of course!

It’s a great little compact SUV that offers an alternative to its gas-powered sibling, the VW Tiguan—but it’s all-electric, meaning you no longer have to visit the gas pump after several days of commuting, and you get many of the modern amenities and benefits that come with an all-electric compact! But why would residents want to choose the ID.4 from a Puyallup VW dealer over other EVs? Well, this list will roll out why the ID.4 is not only a great travel vehicle but great for Puyallup drivers in particular.

No. 1: The Perfect Commuter Vehicle

Comfort and range are the two most essential features for commuting. Why? You need comfortable seating and plenty of storage so that you feel relaxed while you drive. You also don’t want to worry about cramping, feeling uncomfortable, or dealing with back pain while making your way to and from work. With the Volkswagen ID.4, those worries can be soundly put to rest.

Thanks to the available twelve-way power front seats with four-way lumbar support, it means that you don’t have to worry about aches and pains during long travels. With built-in heated front seats with three levels of adjustment and an available heated steering wheel, you can travel to and from your destinations without feeling like it’s a chore. Contoured seats with available perforated V-Tex leatherette upholstery ensure that your commute to Seattle, Portland, or even Aberdeen will leave you wanting to stay inside the ID.4 for even longer than you need to.

No. 2: All-Electric Range for Days

As mentioned, two of the most important parts of commuting are comfort and range, and the VW ID.4 has the advantage of being both comfortable and concentrated. With the available trims and battery ranges, you have a choice between a 62-kWh single-motor standard range model, an 82-kWh extended range single-motor model, or an 82-kWh extended range dual-motor model. Each of these comes with different ranges depending on which version best suits your travel needs.

The standard model gives you an estimated maximum range of 209 miles on a full charge, while the extended-range dual-motor model offers up to 255 miles of total range on a full charge. Finally, the extended-range single-motor model nets you up to 275 miles of total range on a full charge; that means if you’re traveling between 50 and 75 miles a day to and from your destinations outside or around Puyallup, you can go several days on a full charge of the extended-range model before having to recharge. That’s a huge benefit, especially given that charging is far more cost-effective than keeping your vehicle fueled on petrol.

No. 3: No More Worrying About Gas Hikes

It’s no shock that Washington carries some fairly outrageous gas prices. On average, you’re looking at spending $5 per gallon at the pump, and those figures never seem to come down to reasonable prices. But you don’t have to worry about counting the dollars and cents in your wallet whenever you have to recharge an EV because, with the ID.4, you get the benefit of charging at public stations or charging at home. How convenient is that!?

With the VW ID.4, you can keep it charged a number of different ways, using a traditional 120-volt three-prong outlet in your home, a 220-volt outlet via a personal charge station, or you can use a DC Fast Charging public station to refill from 10% up to 80% in around half an hour.

The best part about it is that Puyallup has more than a dozen public charge stations, making it easier than ever to plot your route around and outside of the city with ease. Even better yet, you can charge at home with a Level 2 charger that you can keep outside for easy access or in the garage near the vehicle and charge your ID.4 overnight—and with overnight charging, your vehicle will be ready for work, school, or a weekend vacation when you’re ready to take it out.

No. 4: Space for All Your Belongings

Compact EVs often have limited space due to their size classification and the amount of space taken up by the battery pack. However, the VW ID.4 is one of the few compact EVs that actually prioritizes space over many of its competitors, giving you plenty of ample opportunity to store your goods with ease. This storage ranges from simple amenities like cupholders and side-door compartments to more spacious endeavors involving your overall cargo volume.

Behind the second row—where the ID.4 can seat up to five people—there’s 30.3 cu.ft. of cargo volume, which is quite a bit more than some of its more expensive contemporaries in the compact EV segment. However, the ID.4 goes a step further, providing you with even more storage capacity when the second row is folded down, opening up 64.2 cu.ft. of cargo volume, which is fantastic if you have large or long items you need to transport, purchase or move, and a vehicle capable of storing such items. This gives the ID.4 a utilitarian purpose for Puyallup drivers, in addition to its comfort and commuting aspects.

No. 5: Connectivity for Restless Passengers

Not everyone is keen on driving from one destination to the next in silence. Most people prefer to have their favorite tunes playing in the background while making long trips from Point A to Point B (or even to Points C and D). Regardless of how many stops along the alphabet you have to make—whether you’re heading home to Puyallup or making a long trip out—the infotainment stack in the ID.4 will keep you settled.

A standard 12.0-inch HD touchscreen gives you everything you need to access your media and smart devices thanks to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, but the available 12.9-inch HD touchscreen upgrade gives you even more digital real estate to make use of. Queue your favorite playlist, or make hands-free calls using the phone app. If you’re having trouble navigating to remote places like Greenwater, the navigation suite can help.

No. 6: IQ.DRIVE Supports Your Daily Travels

Convenience isn’t a topic of just seat materials and storage compartments; convenience for drivers also extends to the driving itself. Some vehicles are sold on how fun they are to drive, while others are sold on how functional they are. What doesn’t always get talked about is how convenient some newer vehicles are when you don’t really feel like doing a lot of the driving yourself—and that’s where technology like IQ.DRIVE for the VW ID.4 comes into play.

It’s a suite of driving assists and safety measures that provide you with semi-autonomous, hands-on driving. You can rely on the IQ.DRIVE to help you navigate busy streets and lonely byways from Puyallup to Toutle or Everette to Newhalem. With built-in adaptive cruise control, automatic speed adjustments, lane centering, active blind spot monitoring, alerts, front and rear assists, and reactive emergency technologies, it takes a lot of the stress out of driving and gives you peace of mind to sit back, relax, and let the vehicle do most of the stressful driving for you.

All of these benefits would make an ID.4 seem like a worthwhile purchase if you’re into alternative fuel vehicles and want great functionality, cool tech, lots of comfort, and plenty of storage from a compact EV.