Volkswagen launches its first all-electric SUV, the ID.4

Re:Volkswagen launches its first all-electric SUV, the ID.4 by freeflight on Friday April 23, 2021 @05:14PM (#26919276)

> What’s missing is something to handle those few occasions when you need to drive that extra distance. It seems kind of silly to try and cram that extra flexibility into the same vehicle.

I wouldn't be surprised if rental battery trailers become a big thing due to that.

When using the EV for every-day stuff the internal batteries will be enough. Going on a long trip? Add a battery trailer for more range and extra cargo/baggage space.

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Re:Volkswagen launches its first all-electric SUV, the ID.4 by mceachen on Friday April 23, 2021 @08:31PM (#26920920)

Neat idea, but electric charging stations are pretty well established, at least along coastal and central California. If you look at plugshare you might be surprised how many quick charge (>50amp) stations are available along, say, I5 or US101.

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Re:Volkswagen launches its first all-electric SUV, the ID.4 by flabbergasted on Friday April 23, 2021 @06:11PM (#26919799)

I wouldn't be surprised if UHaul started this as a service. Seems like a perfect fit to me.

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