Volkswagen ID.4 vs. Tesla Model Y: Global Domination
The Volkswagen ID.4 and Tesla Model Y have both made huge impacts internationally. Both electric SUV models have the potential to dominate the electric SUV vehicle segment across the globe. Which electric SUV is better positioned to take over the world?
The Volkswagen ID.4 has its eyes set on global domination
The Volkswagen ID.4 is an electric SUV produced by German automaker Volkswagen. The ID.4 is currently only available in the European market. According to Car and Driver, the electric SUV will be making its way to America for the 2023 model year.
The ID.4 has become extremely popular in Europe. Europe has embraced the transition to electric vehicles more than many other regions of the world. If European sales are any indication of how well the ID.4 could do in the American market, other EVs may have some major competition to look forward to.
The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 starts at $41,230. It has 245 miles of driving range. Long-range models can achieve as much as 280 miles of driving range. Consumers have found the ID.4 to be both practical and comfortable. Consumer Reports gave the electric SUV an 83/100 for its road test. It got a 5/5 predicted owner satisfaction score. A 100% predicted owner satisfaction score is nothing to scoff at.
The electric SUV also got perfect scores from Consumer Reports for its interior noise level, front-seat comfort, and acceleration. The SUV’s biggest point of concern is its predicted reliability rating. Consumer Reports gave the ID.4 a 2/5 for predicted reliability, which isn’t great. That being said, a 5/5 predicted owner satisfaction score can offset the vehicle’s reliability concerns.
The Tesla Model Y isn’t what it used to be
The Tesla Model Y had an incredible run in 2021. Though it’s too early to declare that run to be over, the nameplate has certainly fallen on hard times. Constant price fluctuations and availability issues have plagued the Model Y. Tesla once offered an entry-level Model Y for under $40,000 in the United States. Today, the most affordable Model Y option starts at a whopping $62,990.
The Model Y is simply too expensive to most average consumers in comparison to rivals. A price that high also makes it an even riskier gamble for consumers that are looking to transition from a gas-powered vehicle to an EV for the first time. The Model Y was once considered to be the best electric SUV on the market by many. It isn’t the best electric SUV option anymore.
Volkswagen ID.4 vs. Tesla Model Y: Global domination
While Tesla is still enjoying overall success, it’s tough to imagine consumers choosing the Model Y over rivals because of pricing and availability issues. The Model Y is no longer the only game in town.
New electric SUVs are rapidly emerging. As the years go by, competition will only get more fierce. Based on how well the ID.4 is selling in Europe and how far the Tesla Model Y has fallen, the VW ID.4 could overtake the Model Y in the race to create the most popular electric SUV.
