RANGE AND CHARGING
On a full charge, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
delivers an EPA-estimated range of 240-260
miles depending on trim level. The base Tesla
Model 3 Standard Range Plus boasts an EPA-
estimated 263 miles of range, while the aptly
named Long Range model claims 353 miles of
range. This might seem like an easy win for Tesla,
but there’s more to it than that.
The ID.4 outperformed its EPA estimates in real-
world range testing, with an ID.4 Pro going 28
miles farther than its estimated 260 miles on a
full charge. Meanwhile, all of the Tesla Model
3s tested over the years have come up slightly
short in real-world driving range compared to
the EPA estimates. The upshot: Yes, the Model 3
can go farther on a full charge than the ID.4, but
the difference in everyday driving isn’t as big as
the EPA estimates suggest.
Both EVs are easy to charge at home and can be
quickly recharged at DC fast-charging stations.
The Model 3 does have an advantage because of
Tesla’s proprietary Supercharger network. These
chargers have more convenient locations and
are less of a hassle to use than other third-party
charging networks.
Winner: Model 3
PRICING AND VALUE
Standard features are similar for the ID.4 and
Model 3, but the ID.4 has the edge on pricing.
The ID.4 starts at $41,190 for a rear-wheel-
drive Pro model, which comes with a 10-inch
central display, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
smartphone integration, and a full complement
of advanced driver aids. The ID.4 is eligible for