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Efficient AWD: VW ID.4 GTX In Bjorn Nyland's Range Test

It basically matches the rear-wheel-drive ID.4. thanks to the induction motor in the front.

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX range test (source: Bjørn Nyland)

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By: Mark Kane

Jun 13, 2021 at 8:22pm ET

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Bjørn Nyland recently had the first chance to test the all-new all-wheel-drive version of the Volkswagen ID.4, which in Europe is offered as the Volkswagen ID.4 GTX.

The results from the range test are quite interesting as the ID.4 GTX almost matched the WLTP rating of up to 480 km (298 miles) and was able to cover a similar distance on a single charge as the rear-wheel-drive ID.4.

The tested ID.4 GTX was equipped with 21" Pirelli Scorpion tires and driven in nice weather (although there was a little bit of rain during one of the two tests).

Overall, it's a very efficient AWD car that covered 456 km (283 miles) at 90 km/h (56 mph) and 330 km (205 miles) at 120 km/h (75 mph).

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX (AWD)

Results at 90 km/h (56 mph)

Results at 120 km/h (75 mph); up 33% compared to 90 km/h:

The results are almost equal to the Volkswagen ID.4, although there were some differences in conditions. The ID.4 was on 20" wheels and at lower temperatures.

The secret to a similar range and efficiency (both cars are equipped with the same battery) probably lies in the dual-motor all-wheel-drive system that uses a permanently excited synchronous machine in the rear and an asynchronous (induction) electric motor in the front.

The front motor (without magnets) does not add much loss if not powered, which means that on the highway, it's just a rear-wheel-drive car with a heavier front.

Volkswagen ID.4 1ST 82 kWh (RWD)

[see Skoda Enyaq iV and Volkswagen ID.4 1ST test here]

Results at 90 km/h (56 mph):

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Results at 120 km/h (75 mph); up 33% compared to 90 km/h:

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Skoda Enyaq iV Outperforms VW ID.4 In Bjorn Nyland's Range Test

VW ID.3 Bjorn Nyland's Range Test: Decent Range, High Efficiency

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