My EV Dilemma

[nhammerschmidt]

I purchased a RWD 1st edition ID.4 in May off of a dealers lot. Since then I’ve driven almost 27,000 miles and outside of the software quirks and (in my opinion) excessive tire wear, it has been a great car.

Part of my territory includes some pretty nasty snow belt regions so I always intended to get an AWD EV at some point.
In August I ordered an AWD ID.4 Pro S Statement (Gradient pkg) AND a Mustang Mach-E AWD Premium ER.

Last week VW informed me that my AWD ID.4 has been built and will be shipped shortly. I presume it is a 2021.

This week Ford informed me that my MME is due to be built in January as a 2022 model. Ford also indicated that they would be applying an incentive to make sure the 2022 is the same price as the 2021 I ordered. On top of this the MSRP on the MME has increased by $1000 for units ordered 12/4 or later, so in effect I would be buying an early build 2022 for $2000 less than everyone could order the same unit for.

I think I would be dumb not to do the MME. What does everyone else think?

If I decide to go with the ID.4 I know where a 2022 Ice Blue Silver Premium AWD ER Mach - E will be available shortly. LOL

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[generaltso]

You already know what the result of the poll is going to be, right? You're in a Mach-E forum.

 

[MABachE131]

Umm... Is this a trick question??

 

[RockwallRick]

I think if I had a do over would have waited and got a Silver Blue 22?

 

[Pushrods&Capacitors]

Go with the VW if free EA charging for 3yrs is a great benefit to you and you more value the vehicle as a transportation appliance.

Go with the 4X if you value style, driving enjoyment and a noticeably quicker accelerating vehicle.

The Ford offer of ‘22 for ‘21 msrp tilts the deal even further in the MME direction obviously.

 

[AZBill]

Which car offers the most range? I would go with that one.

 

[generaltso]

Ioniq 5

 

[Whatstreet]

Neither. Look at the Kia EV6.

 

[timbop]

You already know what the result of the poll is going to be, right? You're in a Mach-E forum.

Stunning results so far ?

 

[phil]

Stunning results so far ?

It's still early.

 

[Nklem]

VW is known for stellar reliability. Definitely go that way and use your free EA to fast charge every day….. then we can see how good the battery warranty is.

 

[nhammerschmidt]

Neither. Look at the Kia EV6.

The EV 6 is U G L Y

 

[Whatstreet]

The EV 6 is U G L Y

The specs sure are interesting. The real question here is availability.

 

[deadduck]

Check the ground clearance. You'll probably have to measure it yourself because VW won't tell you and it's all over the map in other places. Basically, I've seen it stated as anywhere from 6" to just over 8".

Also, I think the AWD has more ground clearance than the RWD ID.4.

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