Comparison between:
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
- 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
- 2021 Rivian R1S Explore
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro | 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2021 Rivian R1S Explore | |
| Series | ID. | - | - |
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| Model alias | ID.4 Pro Performance | - | - |
| Trim | Pro | Performance AWD | Explore |
| Model year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | EUR 43,330 (DE, Sep 2020) | USD 59,990 (USA, Nov 2020) EUR 65,620 (DE, Nov 2020) | USD 70,000 (USA, Nov 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Pick-up |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Carbon-fiber Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Moonstone Gray Blue Dusk Metallic Gletcherwhite Metallic Honey Yellow Metallic Mangangray Metallic | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black | Limestone Midnight Forest Green L.A. Silver Rivian Blue Glacier White Compass Yellow Red Canyon El Cap Granite |
| Interior colors | Schwarz - Platinum Grey | Black Black and White | Black Gray |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 180.5 in 4584 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm | 202.0 in 5131 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 83.8 in 2129 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 77.9 in 1978 mm | 79.0 in 2007 mm |
| Height | 64.2 in 1631 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 72.0 in 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in 2771 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 121.0 in 3073 mm |
| Front track | 62.5 in 1587 mm | 33.3 in 847 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Rear track | 61.7 in 1567 mm | 38.8 in 986 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.6 in 167 mm | 8.1 in 205 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 8.3 in 210 mm | - | 9.6 in 245 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | - | 14.4 in 366 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 41.0 in 1041 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | - | 39.4 in 1001 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.4 in 1432 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.1 in 1373 mm | - |
| Front hip room | - | 53.8 in 1367 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | - | 50.6 in 1286 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in 1044 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 37.6 in 955 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 543.0 l 19.18 ft3 0.54 m3 | - | 311.5 l 11.00 ft3 0.31 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1575.0 l 55.62 ft3 1.57 m3 | 1925.5 l 68.00 ft3 1.93 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 141.5 l 5.00 ft3 0.14 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4517.27 lb 2049 kg | 4415.86 lb 2003 kg | 5842.25 lb 2650 kg |
| Payload | 1347.02 lb 611 kg | 886.26 lb 402 kg | 1807.79 lb 820 kg |
| GVWR | 5864.3 lb 2660 kg | 5302.12 lb 2405 kg | 7650.04 lb 3470 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.23 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Permitted axle load front / rear - 1170 kg / 1540 kg Permitted trailer load braked at 12% / 8% - 1000 kg / 1200 kg Permitted trailer load unbraked - 750 kg Roof load - 75 kg | - | Water fording depth (max) - 1 m Approach angle in offroad mode - 34.3º Departure angle in offroad mode - 33.7º Ramp breakover angle in offroad mode - 28.9º Max climbing gradient - 45 degrees Towing capability - 3500 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - | - |
| Model | APP 310 | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC | Permanent magnet synchronous | - |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - | - |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | - |
| Additional information | - | Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive Total system power output - 340 kW / 456 hp Total system torque - 673 Nm / 497 lb-ft | Four motors total torque (135 kWh pack) - 1120 Nm Four motors total power (135 kWh pack) - 562 kW Power per wheel - 147 kW Torque per wheel - 3500 Nm |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | - | AC induction/asynchronous | - |
| Location | - | Front | - |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | - |
| Additional features | - | Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.50 s | 3.70 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 3.50 s | 3.00 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 324.4 mi / 522.0 km | EPA: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km WLTP: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km | Real range: 300.1 mi / 483.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.2 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, CTY: 115 MPGe | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A+ | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.1 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | - | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Pneumatic (air suspension) |
| Rear suspension | - | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Pneumatic (air suspension) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | - | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | - | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Performance brakes Rotor diameter front / rear - 355 / 335 mm Fotor thickness front / rear - 27 / 22 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 9Jx19 | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 230/55R19 255/50R19 | 255/35R21 275/35R21 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | LG Chem | - |
| Model | NCM712 | NCM 21700 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | - |
| Battery capacity | 77 kWh | 74 kWh | 135 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 4416 | 7776 |
| Weight | 1086.88 lb 493 kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | Gross capacity - 82 kWh | Heat pump | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 125 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC Charging, 250 kW | DC fast charging, 160 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | - | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | - | DC fast charging, 0:41 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Towing bracket (S) Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Driver and front passenger airbags (S) Drowsiness detection (S) e-Sound (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Foldable trailer hitch with electrical release (S) Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) IQ.Drive assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Keyless start system without safe securing (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Parking aid (S) Rain sensor (S) Rear view camera system (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with height adjustment and tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Traffic sign recognition (S) Warning sound and light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened (S) Wheel locks with extended theft protection (S) 12-inch Discover Pro Max display (S) 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Car2X (S) DAB + digital radio reception (S) Discover Pro navigation (S) Diversity antenna for FM reception (S) Hello ID. voice control (S) 7 x speakers (S) Telephone interface (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) Voice control (S) We Connect Start online services (S) Climatronic system (S) Heat pump (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Asymmetrical folding of rear seats (S) Center console (S) Heated front seats (O) Multi-function steering wheel (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (O) Heated automatic washer jets on windscreen (S) Heated windscreen (O) Laminated safety glass for the windscreen (S) Silver anodized roof rails (S) Wirelessly heated, infrared reflecting, noise insulating windscreen (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Convex exterior mirror on front passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable, foldable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lit make-up mirror on sunvisors (S) 10-color ambient lighting (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Light Assist high beam control (S) Matrix fabric (S) Synthetic leather on door and side paneling (S) Textile floor mats front and back (S) | Aluminium alloy pedal (S) Tow hitch (O) 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 14 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) | 3 x 110-volt outlets placed in the bin (S) Bed camera with alerts (S) Bin-integrated compressed air (S) 2 x bin-integrated locking cables for securing gear (S) Telescoping racks (S) 8 x airbags for occupant protection (S) 11 x cameras (S) Level 3 autonomy for highway (S) 5 x radars (S) Reinforcements of the skateboard platform (S) Ultrasonic and a high precision GPS coupled with high definition maps (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (S) 12.3-inch instrument cluster (S) 15.6-inch center touch screen (S) 6.8-inch rear touch screen (S) Standard surround sound (S) 50/50 folding of thord row seats (S) 60/40 folding of second row seats (S) Driver lumbar adjustment (S) Heated seats (S) 100% recycled textile floor mats (S) Matte black interior finishes (S) Textile headliner (S) Vegan leather seating with performance stitching (S) |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro | 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2021 Rivian R1S Explore |