its first long range electric vehicle for the U.S,

其為美國推出的首款長續航電動汽車。

the ID.4, it warned us not to make the obvious comparisons

它警告我們不要進行明顯的比較。

to other electric vehicles like Tesla.

到特斯拉等其他電動汽車。

That's because Volkswagen says it's real competition

那是因為大眾汽車說它是真正的競爭者

is on the popular gas powered compact SUV's

是在流行的汽油動力緊湊型SUV的

like the Ford Escape, Honda CRV and Toyota RAV4.

如福特Escape、本田CRV和豐田RAV4。

VW has its eyes on a higher prize.

大眾汽車將目光投向了更高的獎項。

Not just the most popular electric vehicle in its segment

不僅僅是同級別電動車中最受歡迎的車型

but the most popular vehicle on the road, period.

但在馬路上最受歡迎的車輛，期。

Did they succeed?

他們成功了嗎？

Well, I've only had the ID.4 for a couple of days

好吧，我才用了幾天的ID.4。

but I can comfortably say that the ID.4

但我可以很放心地說，ID.4

is both a great EV and a really excellent mid-size SUV.

既是一款優秀的電動車，也是一款非常優秀的中型SUV。

It has plenty of range for daily driving and short trips.

對於日常駕駛和短途出行來說，它的續航能力很強。

The technology inside feels intuitive

裡面的技術感覺很直觀

without being in your face.

而不在你面前。

And the really surprising thing

而真正令人驚訝的是

is the whimsicality of the ID.4.

是ID.4的奇思妙想。

Like VW wants you to just have fun while driving it.

就像大眾希望你在駕駛它的時候，只需要開心就好。

(instrumental music)

(器樂)

The ID.4's origins aren't so playful.

ID.4的出身並不是那麼好玩的。

The car wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Dieselgate,

如果不是因為機油門事件，這輛車也不會有今天。

the massive emissions cheating scandal

大規模排放作弊醜聞

that nearly crippled VW five years ago.

五年前差點讓大眾汽車癱瘓的。

As part of its many settlements,

作為其眾多定居點的一部分。

VW promised to spend billions of dollars

大眾承諾斥資數十億美元

towards electric vehicles.

向電動汽車。

That's why they're releasing the ID.4 now

這就是為什麼他們現在要發佈ID.4的原因了

and not two or three years from now

而不是兩三年後

when the EV market is a bit more mature.

當電動車市場比較成熟的時候。

Consider it an apology for all the extra pollution

就當是為所有額外的汙染道歉吧。

created by their diesel vehicles.

他們的柴油車所產生的。

And as far as apologies go,

而至於道歉。

the ID.4 is a pretty great start.

ID.4是個不錯的開始。

(instrumental music)

(器樂)

Let's talk about the car itself.

我們來談談汽車本身。

There are three different trim levels.

有三個不同的修飾級別。

The Pro, the Pro S and the first edition

Pro、Pro S和第一版。

which is the one that we have here

這就是我們這裡的

and obviously the first one available for sale.

很明顯，也是第一個可以出售的。

The cheapest model, the Pro with rear wheel drive

最便宜的車型，後輪驅動的專業版。

will retail for $39,995,

零售價將達到39995美元。

but when you factor in the $7,500 federal tax incentive

但當你考慮到7500美元的聯邦稅收獎勵時

plus any local and state tax credits,

加上任何地方和州的稅收抵免。

the ID.4 lands in that low to mid $30,000 range

ID.4落地在3萬元左右的中低端。

that's generally considered the sweet spot

天時地利人和

for most of us car buyers.

對於我們大多數購車者來說。

There are six exterior colors to choose from.

有六種外觀顏色可供選擇。

We've got the blue desk, which I think is really cool.

我們已經得到了藍色的辦公桌， 我認為這是非常酷。

It pops without being too ostentatious.

它的流行而不張揚。

The first edition ID.4 is expected to get 250 miles

第一版ID.4預計將獲得250英里的里程。

of range on a single charge

單次充電續航里程

but that hasn't been certified yet by regulators.

但這還沒有得到監管部門的認證。

It's possible that the EPA will rate the ID.4

環保局有可能會對ID.4進行評級。

with less than 250 miles of range,

續航里程不到250英里。

which could drive away those customers

這可能會趕走這些客戶

who have extreme range anxiety.

有極度範圍焦慮症的人。

Either way, it's not as much as the Tesla Model 3

無論哪種方式，都不如特斯拉Model 3來得實在

or the Model Y

或Y型車

but I think it will suit most people's needs.

但我認為它能滿足大多數人的需求。

VW says every effort has been made to optimize aerodynamics.

大眾表示，已經盡一切努力優化空氣動力學。

You can see that with the swooping lines

你可以看到，與俯衝的線條

in the body of the vehicle, the large roof spoiler,

在車身上，大型車頂擾流板。

and with the door handles that are flush against the side.

並與門把手平齊，靠邊。

Again, not exactly regulatory,

同樣，不完全是監管。

a lot of EVs have similar features,

很多電動車都有類似的功能。

but it does show that VW is thinking seriously

但這確實說明大眾在認真思考。

about ways that it can improve range.

關於可以提高續航能力的方法。

This version has an 82 kilowatt hour battery

該版本的電池容量為82千瓦時。

which is located in the floor of the vehicle

位於車輛地板上的

helping create a really low center of gravity.

有助於創造一個真正的低重心。

The electric motor is located in the rear of the vehicle,

電動機位於車尾。

which is similar to the Volkswagen Beetle.

這與大眾甲殼蟲類似。

You can feel that when you're on a winding road

當你走在蜿蜒的道路上時，你可以感受到這一點。

and the ID.4 is just really hugging the curves.

而ID.4只是真正的擁抱曲線。

There are four driving modes.

有四種駕駛模式。

Eco, comfort, sport and a custom setting

環保、舒適、運動和自定義設置

that allows drivers to pick and choose

允許司機選擇

from the other modes to best suit their own style.

從其他模式中挑選出最適合自己的風格。

It's got a pretty good OOP for an EV

對於電動車來說，它的OOP相當不錯。

with 201 horsepower and 228 pound feet of torque.

具有201馬力和228磅英尺的扭矩。

It can sprint from zero to 60

它可以從零到60衝刺

in a little over seven seconds,

在七秒多一點的時間裡。

which is nowhere near as fast

遙遙無期

as Tesla's performance models.

作為特斯拉的性能車型。

While driving, you would expect a low grade motor whir

在行駛過程中，你會期待著低檔電機的呼嘯聲。

common with EVs, and you'd be right!

與電動車的共同點，你就對了!

No noisy combustion engine under the hood

引擎蓋下無噪音的內燃機

means no noise radiating throughout the vehicles interior.

意味著沒有噪音輻射到整個車輛內部。

As you accelerate, the motor definitely admits

當你加速的時候，電機絕對承認

a higher pitch sound but it's not disruptive.

高音調的聲音，但並不擾民。

There is a fake sound that the vehicle makes at low speeds

車輛在低速行駛時發出的聲音是假的

as required by law to alert pedestrian and cyclist.

按照法律規定，提醒行人和騎車人。

It's kind of a video game-ish, Nintendo-ish sound

這是一種視頻遊戲，任天堂的聲音。

that legit made me laugh when I first heard it.

這合法讓我笑 當我第一次聽到它。

One of my favorite parts about the ID.4

我最喜歡ID.4的一個部分。

are the front and rear lights.

是前燈和後燈。

Normally, I'm not into illuminated vehicle badges

一般來說，我不喜歡發光的車標。

but there's just something appealing about the light bar

但是，有一些東西是吸引人的光吧。

stretching across the full width of the vehicle.

延伸到整個車輛的寬度。

It's the ID.4's way of saying, "Hey, I'm an electric car,"

這是ID.4的說法，"嘿，我是電動車"。

without exactly clubbing you over the head with it.

而不完全用它來棍棒你的頭。

There's actually a lot of cool lighting accents

其實還有很多酷炫的燈光點綴。

all over this vehicle.

在這輛車的所有。

At nighttime, a hexagonal light emanates

夜間，發出六邊形的光。

from both the driver and passenger door handles

從駕駛員和乘客門把手

and projects on the ground.

和實地項目。

Inside the vehicle, a light bar runs along

在車內，一個燈條沿著

the base of the windshield

擋風玻璃底部

that serves as a communication device.

作為通信設備的。

If you're using the navigation

如果您使用的是導航

and you're about to turn right,

你要向右轉。

a blue light will move left to right

藍光會從左到右移動

across the width of the windshield,

擋風玻璃的寬度。

to signal that you're about to make a turn.

以示你要轉彎了。

It also serves as a status bar

它還可以作為一個狀態欄

when you're charging the vehicle.

當你在給車輛充電時。

I thought it seemed gimmicky at first

一開始我還覺得很有噱頭呢

but seeing it in action,

但看到它的行動。

I found it to be actually pretty helpful.

我發現其實很有幫助。

And the interior lights are all adjustable.

而且內部燈光都是可以調節的。

There are 30 different colors to choose from.

有30種不同的顏色可供選擇。

Are the adjustable lights absolutely necessary?

調節燈是否絕對必要？

No, but are they fun to play with?

沒有，但它們好玩嗎？

Yes.

是的，我知道

More evidence of VW's quirky designs

更多的證據證明了大眾汽車的奇特設計。

are the play and pause pedals.

是播放和暫停踏板。

I remember seeing these a few years ago

我記得幾年前看到過這個

in VW's ID Buzz electric microbus concept

在大眾的ID Buzz電動微客概念車中。

and thinking they seemed really stupid.

並認為他們似乎真的很愚蠢。

But now I kind of get it.

但現在我有點明白了。

I mean, you can't call it a gas pedal

我的意思是，你不能叫它油門踏板。

when the car runs on electrons, right?

當汽車運行在電子上，對不對？

So why not play and pause?

那為什麼不玩，要暫停呢？

There are two screens, a 5.3 inch instrument cluster

有兩塊螢幕，5.3英寸的儀表盤。

behind the steering wheel

方向盤後

and a 12 inch one in the center console.

和中控臺上的12寸的。

It's nice to see a pair of screens

很高興看到一對屏風

that don't completely dominate the interior.

不完全主導內飾的。

The UX is totally fine

用戶體驗完全沒問題

but for those who prefer their smartphones interface,

但對於那些喜歡智能手機界面的人來說。

the ID supports both wireless Apple CarPlay

ID同時支持無線蘋果CarPlay

and Android Auto.

和Android Auto。

The screens looked great.

螢幕看起來很不錯。

They were bright and vibrant, and the colors really popped.

它們明亮而鮮豔，顏色真的很流行。

There's a home button on the left side of the screen

在螢幕左側有一個主頁按鈕

for easy access

便於使用

and the default software felt similar enough to CarPlay

和默認軟件感覺和CarPlay足夠相似

that I was fine using either.

我用這兩種方法都可以。

That said, the ID.4's navigation

也就是說，ID.4的導航。

is not as clean looking as Google Maps

不像谷歌地圖那樣簡潔好看

but that's usually the case with most cars today.

但如今大多數汽車通常都是這樣。

There aren't any physical buttons

沒有任何物理按鈕

but there are haptic feedback ones

但也有觸覺反饋的

that felt really satisfying to touch.

摸起來的感覺真的很滿足。

There is a voice assistant

有一個語音助手

which is activated by saying, "Hello ID."

通過說 "你好，ID "來激活。

And it worked pretty well.

而且效果還不錯。

Hello ID.

你好，ID。

Turn my seat heater on.

把我的座椅加熱器打開。

- [Voice Assistant] Okay, warming now.

- 好了，現在開始暖身。

- [Andrew] Hello ID.

- [安德魯]你好，ID

Change the ambient lighting to blue.

將環境照明改為藍色。

- [Voice Assistant] Please select an ambient lighting

- 語音助手]請選擇環境照明

setting on the screen.

螢幕上的設置。

- You gotta make me do it like that!?

- 你得讓我這樣做！？

Sometimes I found I had to repeat myself

有時候，我發現我必須重複自己

to really get it to work.

才能真正發揮它的作用。

I mean, it's definitely not as advanced

我的意思是，它絕對沒有先進的

as the new Volvos with native Android Auto.

作為搭載原生安卓自動系統的全新福睿斯。

And there's gesture control, as you can see,

而且還有手勢控制，你可以看到。

that works pretty well.

這工作相當不錯。

Sometimes, other times, not so much.

有時候，其他時候，不是那麼回事。

I can see that as being something that

我可以看到，作為一些

probably most people don't end up using.

可能大多數人最終都不會使用。

I didn't experience a lot of lagginess

我沒有遇到很多滯後的情況。

in my time with the ID.4

在我和ID.4的時候

but there were a few sticky spots.

但也有一些粘稠的地方。

Now, the ID.4 will accept

現在，ID.4將接受

over the air software updates in the future,

在未來的空中軟件更新。

so it's not anything that Volkswagen can't fix.

所以這不是大眾汽車不能解決的問題。

Volkswagen is new to OTA updates,

大眾汽車是OTA更新的新事物。

so it remains to be seen how they will actually approach it.

是以，他們究竟會如何處理，還有待觀察。

(instrumental music)

(器樂)

The panoramic roof is similar

全景式屋頂類似於

to what's found in most Teslas these days

到現在大多數特斯拉中發現的東西

and it was really a joy to sit under.

而且坐在下面真的很開心。

The white leather in the first edition was a nice touch

第一版的白色皮革是一個很好的點綴。

and the air vents are real air vents

而出風口是真正的出風口。

with open and close knobs.

帶開合旋鈕。

So this might be the car for you

所以這可能是你的車

if you find Tesla's digital air vents off-putting.

如果你覺得特斯拉的數字出風口讓人討厭。

The ID.4 uses a front radar, front camera, two rear radars

ID.4採用了前置雷達、前置攝像頭、後置兩個雷達。

and eight ultrasound sensors to see the world around it.

和八個超音波傳感器來觀察周圍的世界。

The driver assist system,

駕駛輔助系統。

not as advanced as autopilot or super cruise,

不像自動駕駛和超級巡航那樣先進。

but it does have the standard features

但它確實具有標準功能

like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking,

如自適應巡航控制、自動緊急制動。

blind spot detection and pedestrian monitoring.

盲點檢測和行人監測。

Let's talk charging.

我們來談談充電的問題。

The ID.4 comes with an 11 kilowatt onboard charger

ID.4配有11千瓦的車載充電器。

that'll charge the vehicle to full in seven and a half hours

七個半小時就能充滿電

at home or at a public Level 2 charger.

在家中或公共2級充電器上。

As with most EVs, it's not recommended

與大多數電動車一樣，不建議使用。

to charge the ID.4 on a normal 120 volt outlet

在正常的120伏電源插座上為ID.4充電。

because the rate of charging is practically glacial.

因為充電的速度幾乎是冰川式的。

At a DC fast charging station

在直流快速充電站

with 125 kilowatt charging available,

並提供125千瓦的充電。

the ID.4 can charge from five to 80% in about 38 minutes.

ID.4可以在38分鐘左右的時間內從5次充電到80%。

Now, the challenge of course is finding a public charger

當然，現在的挑戰是找到一個公共充電器

that actually provides that much power.

實際上提供了這麼大的動力。

A lot of public chargers really only provide

很多公共充電器真的只提供

about half as much as that.

大約有一半以上。

One of the big selling points for the ID.4

ID.4的一大賣點。

is three years of free charging

是三年的免費充電

with VW's Electrify America charging network.

與大眾的Electrify America充電網絡。

Now like Tesla, VW have skin in the game

現在，像特斯拉一樣，大眾也有了皮毛

when it comes to electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

在電動汽車充電基礎設施方面，當。

And that'll go a long way to luring shoppers away

而這將會大大的吸引顧客的目光。

from the warm embrace of combustion engine familiarity.

從熟悉內燃機的溫暖懷抱中。

(instrumental music)

(器樂)

Electrify America has approximately 470 charging stations

美國電力公司約有470個充電站

in the U S with over 2000 DC fast chargers.

在美國擁有超過2000臺直流快速充電器。

Though the company expects to install

雖然該公司預計將安裝

or have under development approximately 800 stations

或正在開發約800個站點

with about 3,500 DC fast chargers by December, 2021,

到2021年12月，擁有約3500個直流快速充電器。

a fast reliable network of charging stations

快速可靠的充電站網絡

will go a long way in selling the ID.4 to customers.

會對客戶銷售ID.4有很大的幫助。

The $40,000 price tag will help too.

4萬元的價格也會有所幫助。

But it's still going to be tough VW to siphon away buyers

但大眾要想吸走買家，還是會很艱難的。

from low priced alternatives,

從低價的替代品。

like the Honda CRV or Toyota RAV4,

如本田CRV或豐田RAV4。

both of which are in the mid $20,000 range.

都在2萬元左右。

Volkswagen is calling the ID.4

大眾汽車稱ID．

the most important vehicle since the launch of the Beetle.

甲殼蟲推出後最重要的交通工具。

And it's really apparent that the company

而這真的很明顯，該公司

has put a lot of effort into making that true.

為實現這一目標付出了很多努力。

The company has a legacy in the U.S

該公司在美國有著悠久的歷史。

that it wants to maintain and a lot of baggage to overcome.

它想要維持的，還有很多包袱要克服。

And fortunately, the ID.4 is a really strong contender

而幸運的是，ID.4是一個真正強有力的競爭者。

in a year that's gonna be overloaded with

在這一年裡，會有大量的

electro crossovers.

電分頻器。

But if price is any indicator,

但如果價格是任何指標。