Volkswagen ID.4 is the future of electric cars

The German company is going for the mainstream with this good family car. Darren Cassey finds out if it hits the nail on the head

Sure, the cabin isn’t the best piece of design out there, but if you just want an EV that’ll slot into everyday life without issue, the ID.4 will do so with zero fuss.

WHAT IS IT?

It could be argued that the dramatic shift towards electric vehicles in recent years was driven by Volkswagen. Its ‘dirty diesel’ scandal brought car emissions into the public eye, and being the massive manufacturer it is, Volkswagen was well-placed to lead the subsequent electric vehicle offensive.