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by tkid
Thu May 12, 2022 7:52 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.4 chat
Topic: Android Auto - Upcoming updates
Replies: 10
Views: 4256

Android Auto - Upcoming updates

Google has shared some upcoming updates to Android Auto arriving this summer at their 2022 I/O developer conference. Key takeaway is the refreshed UI involving a split-screen mode that scalable across different display types, essentially allowing Google Maps, media controls and other necessary featu...
by tkid
Wed May 04, 2022 4:20 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.4 chat
Topic: Sat Nav update suggestions
Replies: 2
Views: 1798

Re: Sat Nav update suggestions

So... there seems to be this from VW: https://app-connect.volkswagen.com/mapupdates/en/car/ You can select ID.4 as car model and download a new .tar file with map updates, which you then have to copy onto a USB stick and plug it into the car, then start the car up to which it will then automatically...
by tkid
Wed May 04, 2022 2:38 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.4 chat
Topic: We Charge
Replies: 34
Views: 20896

Re: We Charge

Now that I'm running up to the end of my free We Charge Go plan, I'm switching to We Charge Free which will now be charging: AC: £0.45 / kWh DC: £0.60 / kWh AC IONITY: £0.69 / kWh DC IONITY: £0.69 / kWh Blocking fees (which I think sounds like a surcharge if you leave your car charging when it's don...
by tkid
Wed May 04, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.4 chat
Topic: Your experiences with the ID4
Replies: 4
Views: 2137

Re: Your experiences with the ID4

Hi Vander, welcome. Here are some of my thoughts on your questions - - Polestar/BZ4X: Whilst the Polestar may have Google integrated into the car giving you the advantage of Google Maps' route planner that also includes charging stop planning, its boot space is small (405L). I had the opportunity to...
by tkid
Tue May 03, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.4 chat
Topic: Volkswagen Group and bp launch strategic partnership to rapidly rollout EV fast charging
Replies: 2
Views: 1647

Volkswagen Group and bp launch strategic partnership to rapidly rollout EV fast charging

Recent press release from VW announcing the rollout of fast EV charging across Europe and UK: https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-group-and-bp-launch-strategic-partnership-to-rapidly-rollout-ev-fast-charging-in-europe-7906 Thought it was noteworthy given mention of UK an...
by tkid
Tue Apr 26, 2022 6:30 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Thank you Steve Phillips
Replies: 13
Views: 18473

Re: Thank you Steve Phillips

Weather forecast is looking quite reasonable this weekend and the week that follows (i.e. low-ish chance of rain), so wishing you all the best! Do post a pic or two!
by tkid
Tue Apr 26, 2022 6:22 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.4 chat
Topic: Long term storage
Replies: 2
Views: 2310

Long term storage

For anyone thinking of storing their ID.4 over a period of time, my experience in storing the car for 3 weeks was trouble free. After reading a few articles and other forums where the recommendation was to leave the car between 50-80% SOC, I charged the car to 70% (but ended up having to drive a lit...
by tkid
Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Software 3.0
Replies: 3
Views: 2981

Re: Software 3.0

I see the same. Additionally at the top of the page there is the message "Mobile online services have been deactivated for this vehicle.".
by tkid
Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Software update
Replies: 1
Views: 1660

Re: Software update

From what version were you on and to what version were you supposedly updated to?
by tkid
Fri Apr 01, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.4 chat
Topic: Tips & Tricks
Replies: 2
Views: 2129

Tips & Tricks

Thought it would be good to start a thread on any tips, tricks, or shortcuts you have found with your ID4. Rear view camera cleaning There is a washer just next to the rear view camera that is activated when you are in Park mode (and the camera is on) and push the wiper lever away from you. It's not...