Self Study Program 891213

The ID.4 New Model Overview
Tablet Format

Volkswagen Group of America, LLC
Volkswagen Academy
Published in U.S.A.
3/2021
Course Number SSP 891213

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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
High-voltage Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Running Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver Assist Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Climate Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Infotainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Introduction
The ID.4 - a Departure into a New Era
In the North American Region, the ID.4 launches a new defining model generation at Volkswagen.
It is an electric vehicle built on the new Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB), that networks with the internet, has digital display and control elements, natural
voice control and other pioneering technologies to signal the beginning of a new era.
Intelligent, innovative and sustainable – the ID.4

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Introduction
Production Sites

The Volkswagen ID.4 is being built at Zwickau and Chattanooga.
Zwickau is playing a key role with the start of production: for the first time, a large car factory has been completely re-equipped for electric mobility. In the
final expansion stage from 2021, the Zwickau plant will build six electric models for three Group brands with a volume of up to 330,000 vehicles per year. The
site is developing into Europe’s largest and most efficient electric car factory and is leading the way in the transformation of Volkswagen’s global production
network.
Production of the ID.4 will be coming to Chattanooga in 2022. To support this, Volkswagen is expanding it’s Chattanooga operations with a 564,000 squarefoot electric vehicle expansion and a 198,000 square foot battery pack assembly facility. This will solidify Volkswagen’s hub for electric vehicles in the region.
Along with increasing regional engineering capabilities, this step also supports the effort to localize all aspects of vehicle development and production.

2

Introduction
Product Features of ID.4
The Innovative and striking product features are:

Disctinctive exterior lighting

Five-link rear axle

Rear drum brakes with
Electromechanical Parking Brake
EMPB

Three-phase current drive in different
battery power levels

Modular high-voltage battery

Second Generation
Electromechanical Brake Booster

Single-pinion power steering, speeddependent

Equipment varies from country to country.

3

New Keyless Access (KESSY)
vehicle functions

Introduction
Exterior
The exterior of the ID.4 has the following features:
• LED headlights
• Illuminated light strips in the front trim on the left and right of the front VW badge
• Panoramic glass sunroof (optional)
• 19” and 20” alloy wheel rims
• LED tail light clusters
• Light strip between the VW logo and the tail lights
• Composite rear wing above the rear glass

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Introduction
Interior
The interior of the ID.4 has the following features:
• ID.Light, an intuitive light strip in the front area of the dash panel. It indicates locking status, driver assist information,
navigation system information, braking prompts and incoming phone calls
• Either 10 or 30-color ambient lighting across the dash panel, in the door handles and in the cell phone compartment in the
center console
• Multifunction steering wheel with touch control
• 12” display and control panel with integrated temperature and volume adjustment
• 5.3” dash panel insert with integrated driving mode selector
• Pedals featuring “Play & Pause” design (1st Edition Only)
• 30.3 cubic feet of cargo area with the rear seat up

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Body
Technical Data

63.5 in (1,612 mm)

Exterior dimensions and weights

853 mm

108.9 in (2,766 mm)
180.5 in (4,584 mm)

965 mm

Weight and additional information
Gross vehicle weight rating

5,644 - 6,019 lb
2,560 - 2,730 kg

Curb weight according to DIN*

4,599 - 4,888 lb
2,068 - 2217 kg

Turning radius

33.5 - 38 ft
10.2 - 11.6 m

Ground clearance

6.4 in - 163 mm

Drag coefficient**
* DIN German Institute for Standarization
** According to equipment

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0.28 Cd

REPLACE WITH
ID.4 IMAGE

61.6 in (1,565 mm)
83 in (2,108 mm)

62.5 in (1,587 mm)
73 in (1,852 mm)

Body
Technical Data

26.8 in
29.7 in
(753 mm) (681 mm)

85.4 in (2,170 mm)

Interior dimensions and capacities

30.3 ft3

42.4 in
(1077 mm)

Volume and power

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Luggage compartment volume

30.3 ft3 (858 liters)

Luggage compartment volume with rear seat
backrest folded down

64.2 ft3 (1817 liters)

Through load width between wheel housing

39.4 in (1001 mm)

Weight of high-voltage battery

1087 lb (493 kg)

Nominal energy (net):

82 kWh

Max. output front (optional)
Max. torque front (optional)
Max output rear
Max Torque Rear

107 hp (80 kW)
119.5 lb-ft (162 Nm)
201 hp (150 kW)
228 lb-ft (310 Nm)

Body
Body Structure Overview
The new strategy of the Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) is based on the floorplan. The wheelbase is longer and the overhangs at the front and rear are
shorter compared with the MQB. The battery is bolted to the vehicle floor between the front and rear axles. A battery located on the vehicle floor provides a
lower center of gravity, more balanced weight distribution in the body and better driving dynamics.
The interior space is also greater because many components normally found in an internal-combustion engine vehicle have been removed, such as space for
the combustion engine, transmission, transmission tunnel, fuel tank and exhaust system. The electric drive motors are located directly on the axles, which
saves space and also lowers the center of gravity.
The front longitudinal members are connected directly
to the ultra-high strength hot formed footwell cross
member.

Front
Longitudinal
Member

Extruded Inserts