What you need to know with Your first electric vehicle

There's never been a better moment to go electric than now, with the introduction of the all-new Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicle. The ID.4 proves that an electric vehicle can provide all of the style, comfort, convenience, and value that you've come to expect from gas-powered vehicles. It also demonstrates that owning and driving an electric vehicle can be enjoyable.

If you've never owned an electric vehicle before, here's some basic information to get you started.

Charging at home is simple and convenient.

A Level 1 charging cable is included with the Volkswagen ID.4. Simply plug it into a typical 120V household outlet in your garage, connect the other end to the vehicle's charging connection on the right rear, and you're ready to go.

Imagine charging your ID.4 overnight2 at a Level 2 wall box charger in your garage for 7 to 11 hours, then returning the next morning to find it completely charged with an EPA-estimated range of 250 miles.

3 You may acquire the new Electrify Home HomeStation Level 2 Home Charger with smartphone control for this kind of quick charging. It can charge 6.8 times faster than a standard charger in its 40 amp configuration.

At-home charging is billed in the same way as any other electric usage. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, residential kilowatt-hour rates are, on average, much less expensive than the per-gallon cost of gas. Plus, in some parts of the U.S., EV owners can take advantage of utility discounts for nighttime or off-peak charging after enrollment in the utility program.

Charging on the go is simple and convenient.

If charging at home isn't an option for you or you frequently travel long distances, remember that all ID.4 owners get three years of free public DC fast charging with Electrify America.

To help you go where you want to go, Electrify America has established a handy and reliable network of DC fast charging stations across the country, placed along important highways and cross-country routes.