2022 VW ID.4 / 2022 Tesla Model Y Comparison

2022 Volkswagen ID.4 vs. 2022 Tesla Model Y 

In the field of all-electric vehicles, Volkswagen has entered with a fantastic option with the 2022 VW ID.4. Built with dependable Volkswagen engineering and design, the ID.4 is meant to deliver a familiar feel to its conventional gas-powered counterparts while offering a welcome glimpse of the future. Compared to titans of the field like the 2022 Tesla Model Y, the ID.4 gives mid-Michigan drivers an all-electric SUV that is more accessible. It also holds its own favorably to the more expensive Tesla in many aspects.  

Performance 

Customers looking at a 2022 ID.4 can choose between the standard RWD version or the available AWD model. RWD versions of the 2022 ID.4 place a single electric motor on the rear axle, while AWD models put a second motor on the front axle as well. RWD versions of the 2022 ID.4 generate 201 horsepower of instantaneous performance, while AWD versions get 291 horsepower. With the 2022 Tesla Model Y, the standard Long Range version of the all-electric vehicle is equipped with a dual-motor setup that offers AWD. Tesla does not offer information on the horsepower that its powertrain generates. Both vehicles can go long ranges on a single charge of their batteries for reliable daily trips all around mid-Michigan.  

Interior Features 

Even compared to the more expensive Tesla, the 2022 VW ID.4 offers comparable cargo space to make it a more than capable everyday cruiser for grocery runs and other hauling needs. Additionally, the ID.4 offers heated front seating and a heated steering wheel standard on its baseline Pro trim level just like the Tesla Model Y. In terms of infotainment options, the Volkswagen also keeps up with the Tesla in that department. Both come with integrated navigation as a premium feature that every mid-Michigan driver will appreciate having at their command. They also come with Wi-Fi® hotspots to make them mobile family entertainment centers all over Michigan. The Volkswagen comes with an inductive wireless smartphone charger for hassle-free compatible device charging needs while on the go.  

Safety Features 

High-end driver-assistance technology is abundant in both the Volkswagen and the Tesla. Preventing unintentional veering between lanes is made possible through both Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist. Drivers also get the benefit of Blind Spot Monitoring to actively stay aware of traffic approaching from behind them on the road. They also provide substantial handling proficiency with the combination of Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control. With standard Adaptive Cruise Control on both all-electric SUVs, long highway trips in either vehicle are much more enjoyable for the driver.  

Make Thelen VW Your Ordering Destination for the 2022 VW ID.4 

When you are looking to order a new 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 all-electric SUV, make Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, MI, your preferred dealership to have the vehicle delivered to. Working with our sales team ensures that your entire purchasing experience after the vehicle is delivered is as hassle-free as possible in the mid-Michigan region. We are happy to provide you with extra information as well about the ID.4 before you order it so that you get the best version of the all-electric vehicle for you!