The 2023 ID.4 offers incredible value. The VW ID.4 is a force to be reckoned with in Europe. It has surpassed the popular Telsa Model Y in many areas. Volkswagen has a unique approach to sourcing EV batteries. The company uses two of the largest suppliers of electric vehicle batteries and offers consumers options. Which Volkswagen ID.4 battery should drivers choose?
Volkswagen offers two different ID.4 battery options
There are two different ID.4 battery options available for the small electric SUV: the SK ON battery and the LG battery. Both batteries are used by most popular electric vehicles. Hyundai uses an SK ON battery to power the popular Hyundai Ioniq 5. General Motors has partnered with LG to develop batteries for electric vehicles like the Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV (although that partnership may not last long, according to ). So what is the big difference, if any, between the two types of batteries?
, we discuss the role battery suppliers play in the success of other automakers. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was named World Car of the Year in 2022. So far, there have been few if any complaints recorded about the Ioniq 5’s powertrain system and.
LG’s history of producing reliable electric vehicle batteries is very different. The Chevy Bolt garnered industry attention when it first hit the scene. It’s an affordable American-made EV that made early EVs seem practical enough to trust… until they weren’t. General Motors has had to recall all EVs that used LG batteries due to overheating issues. There have even been issues with GM electric vehicles being engulfed in flames due to these battery issues. So, this is something to keep in mind when choosing which battery you want in your Volkswagen ID.4.
Now you may be wondering why offer LG batteries if they are not reliable? After GM’s mass recall of the Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV, the company reintroduced both models with new LG batteries. Only time will tell whether or not these batteries are reliable.
Which 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 battery to choose?
Now that you know the history of SK ON and LG electric vehicle batteries, let’s see what the batteries are capable of in the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The standard base model VW ID.4 uses an SK ON battery and can travel 209 miles. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro uses an LG battery and can travel an impressive 275 miles of range.
Suddenly choosing between VW ID.4 trims and battery options becomes much more difficult. So what’s the safest bet?
The Volkswagen ID.4 Standard with SK ON battery is the best choice for drivers concerned about reliability. LG battery models may offer greater range, but the possibility of recalls, overheating or immobility is enough to put some drivers off. Volkswagen is wise to provide drivers with two different battery options.
Is the Volkswagen ID.4 a good electric SUV?
The Volkswagen ID.4 is a major player in its segment. It’s affordable, and LG battery models have a wide range for consumers comfortable choosing those trim levels. The VW ID.4 could easily become as popular or more popular than that in America in the years to come.
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