{"podcast":{"title":"eMotors: Electric Revolution","slug":"emotors-electric-revolution-7127993","podcast_index_feed_id":7127993,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fcf0b5c0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://buymeacoffee.com/emotorselectricrevolution","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42336336/42336336-1763208520939-e9537c291c7c5.jpg","author":"eMotors Electric Revolution","episode_count":996,"summary":"Innovation, Technology, and Tomorrow's Driving Welcome to the podcast that explores the electric mobility revolution. Each episode takes you on a journey to discover the latest innovations, cutting-edge technologies, and driving experiences that are shaping the future of automobiles. An electrifying journey into the future of sustainable mobility. If you enjoy these episodes or find them useful, you can buy me a coffee through this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/emotorselectricrevolution.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T10:18:48.305724+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/emotors-electric-revolution-7127993"},"episode":{"title":"2026 Volkswagen ID.4: The Practical and Refined Electric SUV","slug":"2026-volkswagen-id-4-the-practical-and-refined-electric-suv","published_at":"2026-06-13T10:29:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/emotors-electric-revolution-7127993/2026-volkswagen-id-4-the-practical-and-refined-electric-suv","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/emotors-electric-revolution-7127993","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emotorselectricrevolution/episodes/2026-Volkswagen-ID-4-The-Practical-and-Refined-Electric-SUV-e3ko0bi","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fcf0b5c0/podcast/play/121421618/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-13%2F426064383-44100-2-5f8686cea6905.mp3","summary":"The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 continues to establish itself as a key player in the electric vehicle market, offering a practical, relaxed, and comfortable experience tailored for the "everyman". Positioned as a versatile all-rounder, it balances solid German engineering with the spaciousness typical of the gas-powered Tiguan. Performance and Powertrain The ID.4 provides buyers with two main powertrain configurations: Rear-Wheel Drive (Pro/Pro S): Features a single motor producing 282 horsepower . All-Wheel Drive (AWD Pro/Pro S/S Plus): Utilizes dual motors to deliver a combined 335 horsepower . Single Motor (RWD): An EPA-estimated range of up to 291 miles . Dual Motor (AWD): An EPA-estimated range of 263 miles . Cargo Capacity: The ID.4 is a leader in utility, fitting eight carry-on suitcases behind the rear seats and up to 26 with the seats folded. Infotainment: A 12.9-inch touchscreen is standard, featuring the latest software (version 4.0 or higher), which has addressed many previous performance issues, though the touch-sensitive controls remain a point of contention for some. While it may lack the aggressive "gut-punch" acceleration found in some competitors, the AWD models are notably "zippy," capable of reaching 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds . The driving experience is defined by a smooth and refined ride quality and a remarkably quiet cabin. Furthermore, the rear-wheel-drive versions boast a record-breaking turning radius , making them exceptionally easy to maneuver in urban environments. Range and Efficiency Equipped with a 77.0-kWh battery pack , the 2026 ID.4 offers competitive range figures:The vehicle supports DC fast-charging, and real-world testing has shown it can maintain solid efficiency, even if highway range slightly underperfor…","meta_description":"The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 continues to establish itself as a key player in the electric vehicle market, offering a practical, relaxed, and comfortable expe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":423,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/emotors-electric-revolution-7127993/episodes/2026-volkswagen-id-4-the-practical-and-refined-electric-suv/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/emotors-electric-revolution-7127993/2026-volkswagen-id-4-the-practical-and-refined-electric-suv.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}