Volkswagen to test ID.4 EV performance in off-road race
Volkswagen to test ID.4 EV performance in off-road race
A production version of VW’s ID.4 electric SUV has been modified to participate in a gruelling 1,800km off-road race.
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UPDATED: April 28, 2021 15:31 IST
A production version of VW’s ID.4 electric SUV has been modified to participate in a gruelling 1,800km off-road race.
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First production-based EV to enter the NORRA Mexican 1000.
Volkswagen EV technology proves capable in challenging terrain.
A specially prepared Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV is currently racing in the National Off-Road Racing Association (NORRA) Mexican 1000 race that goes on between April 25 to April 29 in the Baja peninsula of Mexico. Driven by professional racer and Volkswagen brand ambassador Tanner Foust and managed by Tanner Foust Racing, the Rhys Millen Racing modified rear-wheel-drive ID.4 1st Edition model will run its stock powertrain and 82 kWh battery pack with
VW Is Running Its ID.4 EV in the NORRA Mexican 1000
The off-road race runs April 25-29 and is open to both vintage and modern vehicles. VW
Volkswagen is testing a production ID.4 1st Edition RWD’s durability by running one in the Norra Mexican 1000 off-road race.
Tanner Foust and Rhys Millen Racing modified the VW for off-road use.
The idea is to find out how well VW’s first production-based EV handles the off-road challenges.
A specially prepared Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV is running the National Off-Road Racing Association (NORRA) Mexican 1000 race April 25-29 on the Baja Peninsula. Rhys Millen Racing modified the ID.4 and Tanner Foust and off-road racer Emme Hall are doing the driving. VW says the SUV is running a stock powertrain and an 82-kWh battery pack with a modified off-road suspension and racing interior for the 1,100-mile competition. The company says it aims to show the capabilities and performance of an EV in an extreme environment. VW officials told
Volkswagen It s exciting to be part of an ambitious challenge like this that pushes the limits of electric vehicles, said Foust. We ve learned a lot about the capabilities of the Volkswagen electric vehicle hardware in an environment that s tough for any vehicle, and it s performed well beyond our expectations.
VW has a history of competing in the NORRA Mexican 1000 as the Beetle-based Meyers Manx won the first event in 1967. This year s race covers 1,141 miles total, 893 miles of which are off-road. This is approximately the distance between Nashville and Miami. Obviously, charging the ID.4 will be important for such a long race, which is why VW will bring along a 50-kW portable, fast charger running on biofuel. This year s race will be run in loops due to COVID travel restrictions, meaning VW expects to run 98% of the stages without recharging.
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