Volkswagen Navigation Updates

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While you may have the option to manually update the navigation software in your vehicle, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with your local Volkswagen dealership. Our trained VW Technicians have the skills and knowledge to ensure this important process is performed correctly and efficiently.

In addition to updating your navigation maps, your local VW dealership is available for your other maintenance needs, whatever they may be. Make a Genuine Volkswagen Service appointment today and have our trained VW Techs treat your oil, brakes, battery, transmission, and more.

The map updates and instructions herein apply to MY21 and newer Volkswagen vehicles except for Passat, and early production MY21 Atlas (with USB-A front ports). Late production MY21 Atlas with MIB3 (with USB-C front ports) is eligible for the map updates provided in this section. Owners of MY21 and newer ID.4 vehicles are also eligible for the updates below. Map updates are provided by a 3rd party. Volkswagen is not responsible for navigation information accuracy.

Map Installation Instructions:

To find the proper model year for your vehicle, look at the 10th digit of your vehicle identification number (VIN). The 10th digit will be a letter or a number. Find the corresponding letter or number in the table below to determine the model year of your vehicle.

TROUBLE SHOOTING: The owner's manual for most vehicles will clearly list the model year. If not, the manual should indicate where you can locate the VIN. The VIN is often found on the driver's side dashboard just beneath the windshield. The VIN is also commonly listed on the vehicle title, registration card, and insurance documents.

With over 30 years of map making experience, HERE uses advanced location technology to keep your Volkswagen navigation system optimized. Volkswagen navigation system map updates include new and modified roads, addresses, points of interest and more. This vital data improves routing accuracy, helping you to get to your destination quickly and efficiently. Select your model and year from the menu above to find the map update for your Volkswagen vehicle.

Volkswagen continues to deliver upgraded technology that enhances the drive experience. While 62 kWh ID.4 models continue with the standard 12-inch infotainment display, 82 kWh ID.4 models receive an enhanced 12.9-inch display with backlit sliders, as well a new and more intuitive climate control interface and a revised infotainment menu. Also, the car receives a new shifter position and a revised steering wheel layout.

Comfort and convenience is prioritized further in the 2024 ID.4. S models with the 82 kWh battery include ventilated front-row seats, and S Plus models receive a premium harman/kardonTM audio system with nine speakers, plus a subwoofer, and a 16-channel amplifier.

MY24 Volkswagen ID.4 models (when released with SK On components) that are placed in service in 2024 will be eligible for the full $7,500 Federal Tax Credit on a purchase by a qualifying purchaser, making the ID.4 not only extremely affordable, but competitive with conventional compact SUVs. MY24 ID.4 qualification is based on current battery supply, but because vehicle qualification in 2024 is dependent on batteries not yet produced, qualification is subject to change. Volkswagen is optimistic that MY24 ID.4 vehicles will qualify during the entirety of 2024, and will provide updates when received.

Based on fueleconomy.gov, to date, Volkswagen is the only foreign automaker that has a full battery electric vehicle that is eligible for the full Federal Tax credit, thanks to local assembly and sourcing. Starting in 2024, eligible customers may elect to apply the tax credit as a down payment on the purchase of an eligible EV at point of sale by transferring the credit to participating dealers.

The electric drivetrain and other essential components of the ID.4 are produced by the Volkswagen Group Components sites in Kassel and Salzgitter, Germany, while the battery pack is assembled in Chattanooga using cells sourced from SK Innovation in Commerce, Georgia.

On 62 kWh-battery models, the base motor puts out 201 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque that is available instantly. New for 2024, is a performance drive unit for 82 kWh-battery models, which puts out 282 horsepower and 402 lb-ft of torque. The new, efficient drive system, is known within Volkswagen as APP 550. The new motor is the central module of this efficient drive unit. It is the most powerful and highest-torque electric drive motor in a Volkswagen EV model so far. It forms a module that is integrated into the rear axle together with the dual-stage one-speed gearbox and pulse inverter.

The essential elements of the drivetrain are the three-phase permanent magnet synchronous motor, the two-stage one-speed gearbox, and the inverter (power and control electronics). The increased power and efficiency of the electric motor in the ID.4 are the result of details such as: a rotor with strong permanent magnets that offer a high thermal load capacity; an improved stator with a large effective number of windings in combination with maximum wire cross-section; a water heat sink for the outside of the stator; and a new, combined oil and water cooling system that also ensures higher thermal stability. The thermal stability is safeguarded by a new inverter generation, and the higher thermal load capacity is an elementary contributing factor to the increased efficiency of the new powertrain. Numerous gearbox components have also been friction-optimized and reinforced, and thus adapted to the high power and torque values.

All-wheel-drive models add an asynchronous electric motor on the front axle for a total system output of max 335 hp. Unlike a traditional all-wheel-drive system, there are no mechanical links between the axles. Each motor connects to the wheels through a differential and a single-speed gearbox.

The EPA-estimated range on a full charge is 206 miles for the ID.4 Standard and the ID.4 S, with an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 115 MPGe in city driving; 98 MPGe on the highway; and 107 MPGe in combined city/highway driving. The EPA-estimated range for the ID.4 Pro and Pro S is 291 miles, with an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 122 MPGe in city driving; 104 MPGe in highway driving, and 113 MPGe in combined city/highway driving.

The ID.4 AWD Pro and AWD Pro S have an EPA-estimated range of 263 miles, and an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 108 MPGe in city driving; 96 MPGe in highway driving, and 102 MPGe in combined city/highway driving.

The ID.4 Standard and ID.4 S offer a 62kWh (gross) battery pack that lowers the price of entry as well. The ID.4 Pro is equipped with an 82kWh (gross) battery pack. Either battery is positioned in the underbody to create a low center of gravity for optimal driving dynamics as well as extremely well-balanced weight distribution.

The temperature of the battery modules is controlled using a floor plate with built-in water channels. The thermal management system keeps the battery in the ideal temperature range of around 77 degrees Fahrenheit at all times, benefiting power output, fast DC charging, and the battery service life. The High-Voltage System Limited Warranty provides that the battery will still have at least 70 percent of its original capacity after eight years of operation or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

The ID.4 can be charged with both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) fast-charging. All ID.4 models are equipped with a CCS (Combined Charging System) socket, which allows for both home and public charging. At a home or public Level 2 charger, the 11 kW onboard charger allows the ID.4 to charge to full in approximately six hours and fifteen minutes for the ID.4s equipped with the 62 kWh battery and eight hours for ID.4s equipped with the 82 kWh battery.

The ID.4 Standard and S offer a 140-kW DC fast-charging rate, while Pro models equipped with the larger 82 kWh battery offer a 175-kW DC fast-charging speed. This allows all ID.4 trims to DC fast charge from 10-80% SOC in around 30 minutes.

Chassis
The ID.4 is designed to be fun to drive: with the large high-voltage battery located between the axles, lowering the center of gravity, the weight distribution is very close to 50:50. In the body, sophisticated solutions help to reduce the weight. The side sills, for example, are made from aluminum and ultra-high-strength steel, which is also good for crash performance.

With 3.5 turns lock-to-lock and a stellar curb-to-curb turning radius of 31.5 feet for the ID.4 Standard, S, Pro, and Pro S models, the ID.4 feels nimble, especially compared with other compact SUVs. Even the all-wheel-drive models have a tight turning radius of just 36.4 feet.

The ID.4 has a strut-type front suspension, with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers and an anti-roll bar. The steering rack is located in front of the centerline of the wheels, to maximize stability during cornering. At the rear, the car has a compact multi-link suspension that features coil springs, telescopic dampers and an anti-roll bar. The ID.4 AWD models have a ride height that is raised by 0.7 inches compared with the rear-drive models and have firmer springs and dampers and thicker anti-roll bars. While the chassis and body are made from steel, parts of the suspension are made of aluminum to reduce weight.

Drivers can decide for themselves how comfortable or sporty they want the ID.4 to be with the Driving Mode Selection. This influences the steering weight, throttle response, and electric drive motors. Four modes are standard: Eco, Comfort, Sport, and Custom. Eco mode is designed for more efficient driving and tempers throttle response. Comfort mode ensures high driving comfort. Sport mode adds more responsive steering and throttle response; on all-wheel-drive models, it leaves the front motor engaged for maximum power. Custom allows a driver to blend between Comfort and Sport. All-wheel-drive models also offer Traction mode, which is intended specifically for driving on loose or slippery surfaces and features permanent all-wheel drive up to speeds of around 12 mph.