VW ID.4

JohnnyJohnJohns

Looks like the first id4's arriving in the UK https://twitter.com/MarshallGroup/status/1366720100007612417?s=19

Hopefully we're not far behind!

the_amazing_raisin

JohnnyJohnJohns wrote: »

Looks like the first id4's arriving in the UK https://twitter.com/MarshallGroup/status/1366720100007612417?s=19

Hopefully we're not far behind!

Looking good, fingers crossed ours arrive soon

I still don't have a VIN for mine which means they probably haven't started building it yet, hopefully it'll be soon

JohnnyJohnJohns

cruisey1987 wrote: »

Looking good, fingers crossed ours arrive soon

I still don't have a VIN for mine which means they probably haven't started building it yet, hopefully it'll be soon

That's a pity, hopefully you get it soon!

omgapuppy

cruisey1987 wrote: »

Looking good, fingers crossed ours arrive soon

I still don't have a VIN for mine which means they probably haven't started building it yet, hopefully it'll be soon

When did you order? I placed the order mid December, was informed of assembly finished mid February and projected delivery late March if the stars align.

Silent Running

Keep an eye on the MVs Parana and Patara, arriving from Emden port to Dublin on the 5/3 and 9/3.


They're currently crossing to the east of England, with one heading to Dublin and the other heading for Emden.

JohnnyJohnJohns

Silent Running wrote: »

Keep an eye on the MVs Parana and Patara, arriving from Emden port to Dublin on the 5/3 and 9/3.


They're currently crossing to the east of England, with one heading to Dublin and the other heading for Emden.

Ya, I'll give my dealer a call Friday and will hopefully know more then!

the_amazing_raisin

omgapuppy wrote: »

When did you order? I placed the order mid December, was informed of assembly finished mid February and projected delivery late March if the stars align.

I ordered way back in October. Did you get a 1st or Max? I have a theory they're building the Maxes later, but I could be completely wrong

cannco253

So looks like the charging port is on the driver side from the photos on twitter

declan123

Is there anyway to track the car status online? The myvolkswagen page on the website isn't working for me at the moment. I have got a comm number from the dealer.

JohnnyJohnJohns

declan123 wrote: »

Is there anyway to track the car status online? The myvolkswagen page on the website isn't working for me at the moment. I have got a comm number from the dealer.

From what I've found dealer is the only way to track it. They should be able to tell you where it is if you give them a shout.

The charge port on the drivers side is a bit awkward for our driveway but I think the cake should reach.

Black_Knight

JohnnyJohnJohns wrote: »

From what I've found dealer is the only way to track it. They should be able to tell you where it is if you give them a shout.

The charge port on the drivers side is a bit awkward for our driveway but I think the cake should reach.

Cake makes everything better.

Lantus

JohnnyJohnJohns wrote: »

From what I've found dealer is the only way to track it. They should be able to tell you where it is if you give them a shout.

The charge port on the drivers side is a bit awkward for our driveway but I think the cake should reach.

How much cake does an id4 need to reach max range? Will any cake do or is a brack more energy dense than a sponge....

JohnnyJohnJohns

The cake is just to welcome the car into our family...

fricatus

And the Doug Score is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zzpsn_D9HA

the_amazing_raisin

JohnnyJohnJohns wrote: »

The cake is just to welcome the car into our family...

My dream is to be able to send the car to get cake

omgapuppy

cruisey1987 wrote: »

I ordered way back in October. Did you get a 1st or Max? I have a theory they're building the Maxes later, but I could be completely wrong

Just a plain old 1st here I'm afraid.

JohnnyJohnJohns

declan123 wrote: »

Is there anyway to track the car status online? The myvolkswagen page on the website isn't working for me at the moment. I have got a comm number from the dealer.

My VW Ireland is back working: https://www.volkswagen.ie/en/owners-and-users/myvolkswagen.html

I just saw a picture of my car, not too exciting but it shows that it exists!

dave oc

I've only ordered mine this week, I guess I need to ask the dealer for the VIN to track it on that page? Will he give me the VIN easily?

JohnnyJohnJohns

dave oc wrote: »

I've only ordered mine this week, I guess I need to ask the dealer for the VIN to track it on that page? Will he give me the VIN easily?

If it's a 1st edition I'd say it's probably built, based on what my dealer said anyway! There was no issue when I asked for VIN and he sent a screenshot from his system last week showing the car in Emden.

Edit: This is all it shows though.(it was just an outline drawing of an id3 a few weeks ago and now it's showing the car in our colour so I guess that's progress?)

https://ibb.co/NFwVCbv

declan123

JohnnyJohnJohns wrote: »

If it's a 1st edition I'd say it's probably built, based on what my dealer said anyway! There was no issue when I asked for VIN and he sent a screenshot from his system last week showing the car in Emden.

Edit: This is all it shows though.(it was just an outline drawing of an id3 a few weeks ago and now it's showing the car in our colour so I guess that's progress?)

https://ibb.co/NFwVCbv

I've added mine via the comm number supplied and its coming back as the Troc, I'll have to chase the dealer.

JohnnyJohnJohns

declan123 wrote: »

I've added mine via the comm number supplied and its coming back as the Troc, I'll have to chase the dealer.

Probably not but in that case,I think the image probably updates once the car is built

the_amazing_raisin

declan123 wrote: »

I've added mine via the comm number supplied and its coming back as the Troc, I'll have to chase the dealer.

Mine show an ID.4, they probably gave you the wrong number

ConorF

Anyone going for one of the VW chargers?

I'm inclined to go with one on the basis that it's convenient and they seem to be reasonably priced for product and installation. Also, I like the idea of a tethered charger, so I can keep a nice clean and dry cable in the boot.

It seems to me that there's a lot of bull**** around chargers and that a lot of the whizz-bang features are superfluous (especially given the smart connections to the car itself) and it is basically just a powerful socket. However, the one feature that is drawing me to the mid-range ID. Charger Connect is the EEBUS communication for energy management. While I am far from expert in that, I understand that it will allow for load management in the event that we get a heat pump, which I'd like to do when my boiler dies. I got my electrician to run an ethernet cable out to my driveway when wiring up my gate, so it should be ready to connect.

I like the idea of Zappi chargers connecting to solar panels, but I can't ever see me getting panels due to the configuration and orientation of my roof.

JohnnyJohnJohns

ConorF wrote: »

Anyone going for one of the VW chargers?

I'm inclined to go with one on the basis that it's convenient and they seem to be reasonably priced for product and installation. Also, I like the idea of a tethered charger, so I can keep a nice clean and dry cable in the boot.

It seems to me that there's a lot of bull**** around chargers and that a lot of the whizz-bang features are superfluous (especially given the smart connections to the car itself) and it is basically just a powerful socket. However, the one feature that is drawing me to the mid-range ID. Charger Connect is the EEBUS communication for energy management. While I am far from expert in that, I understand that it will allow for load management in the event that we get a heat pump, which I'd like to do when my boiler dies. I got my electrician to run an ethernet cable out to my driveway when wiring up my gate, so it should be ready to connect.

I like the idea of Zappi chargers connecting to solar panels, but I can't ever see me getting panels due to the configuration and orientation of my roof.

I like the look of the VW chargers and my sister has one. They seem to be fairly straightforward alright. We have one of the old untethered ESB chargers that's 32amp so will probably save the money until they gives up the ghost.

JohnnyJohnJohns

Just got a call there and our id4 is on the car carrier . Should arrive Friday and hopefully be released by revenue next week. With being a new model and the EV grants process I won't be surprised if it's the week of the 15th before we collect. Software version 2.1 is already installed as well so all looks good for cake!

omgapuppy

ConorF wrote: »

Anyone going for one of the VW chargers?

I'm inclined to go with one on the basis that it's convenient and they seem to be reasonably priced for product and installation. Also, I like the idea of a tethered charger, so I can keep a nice clean and dry cable in the boot.

It seems to me that there's a lot of bull**** around chargers and that a lot of the whizz-bang features are superfluous (especially given the smart connections to the car itself) and it is basically just a powerful socket. However, the one feature that is drawing me to the mid-range ID. Charger Connect is the EEBUS communication for energy management. While I am far from expert in that, I understand that it will allow for load management in the event that we get a heat pump, which I'd like to do when my boiler dies. I got my electrician to run an ethernet cable out to my driveway when wiring up my gate, so it should be ready to connect.

I like the idea of Zappi chargers connecting to solar panels, but I can't ever see me getting panels due to the configuration and orientation of my roof.

Got the Wallbox Pulsar+ installed a few days ago. BT and WiFi connectivity, great after-sales support. Automatic load balancing and DC leakage protection. Zappi-like solar PV support coming soon from what I’ve read. EU-based manufacturer. They’re future-proofed in terms of being able to balance between multiple charges too and the unit is aesthetically inoffensive. Bout the size of my paw.

Rusky rusky

omgapuppy wrote: »

Got the Wallbox Pulsar+ installed a few days ago. BT and WiFi connectivity, great after-sales support. Automatic load balancing and DC leakage protection. Zappi-like solar PV support coming soon from what I’ve read. EU-based manufacturer. They’re future-proofed in terms of being able to balance between multiple charges too and the unit is aesthetically inoffensive. Bout the size of my paw.

+1 for pulsar plus. Had it since September, experienced no problems charging my ID.3. Load balancing works fine with electric shower. One thing - timers might be a bit fiddly to set up but better then nothing (ID.3 is still on original software).

dave oc

omgapuppy wrote: »

Got the Wallbox Pulsar+ installed a few days ago. BT and WiFi connectivity, great after-sales support. Automatic load balancing and DC leakage protection. Zappi-like solar PV support coming soon from what I’ve read. EU-based manufacturer. They’re future-proofed in terms of being able to balance between multiple charges too and the unit is aesthetically inoffensive. Bout the size of my paw.

Can I ask who did the install and how much? I'm looking into chargers at the min and head is a little fried. Leaning towards the Electric Ireland install of the EO mini pro as its a neat box, but this looks a similar size.

omgapuppy

dave oc wrote: »

Can I ask who did the install and how much? I'm looking into chargers at the min and head is a little fried. Leaning towards the Electric Ireland install of the EO mini pro as its a neat box, but this looks a similar size.

Quick look at EI prices, this came in a smidge above the tethered EO mini, but install costs vary depending on what's involved. I'll DM the installer details as I'm not sure if it's allowed per forum rules. Went with them as theirs was one of the neatest installs I've seen in the estate (there's lots of different ones).

the_amazing_raisin

omgapuppy wrote: »

Quick look at EI prices, this came in a smidge above the tethered EO mini, but install costs vary depending on what's involved. I'll DM the installer details as I'm not sure if it's allowed per forum rules. Went with them as theirs was one of the neatest installs I've seen in the estate (there's lots of different ones).

Do you have to signed up as an EI customer as part of that deal? What you save on installation you may end up paying in electricity bills