Volkswagen's Fix For Possibly Flammable ID.4 EVs? Cut Range By 20%
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Brett T. Evans has more than a decade of experience driving, writing about, and evaluating automobiles. His early career comprised writing about pre- and post-war classic cars, as well as late-model performance diesel trucks. These varied experiences allowed him the chance to gain expertise in every corner of the auto world. Today, he spends much of his time on modern car culture and mass-market news.
Earlier this month, Volkswagen announced it would recall more than 22,000 examples of its ID.4 electric SUV from the 2023–2026 model years over the risk of a battery fire – the second such issue this year. And although the automaker is working on a more permanent fix, the interim solution may not be very appealing to the folks who commute some distance in their German EVs. That's because Volkswagen will automatically issue an over-the-air software update that will limit the charging capacity to 80 percent of the battery's state of charge unless the vehicle owner specifically opts out of the temporary remedy.
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