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Our choice of vehicles for this SUV comparison test is bound to raise eyebrows. Shouldn’t we compare the new battery-powered 2021 Volkswagen ID4 with another electric car? That’s how our industry has been doing things, but the time is rapidly approaching when Jane and John Consumer will routinely consider an EV to be simply another option on the list.. It’s time to start treating electric vehicles like mainstream cars, so let’s compare the ID4 with one of the best eco-friendly crossovers on the market, the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid.
Why the Honda? Well, the ID4 is nearly identical to the CR-V Hybrid in dimensions, performance, and—for the moment, at least—price. The limited-run ID4 1st Edition trim tested here bundles a top-of-the-line Pro S version with unique trim and a pile of otherwise optional aesthetic and comfort features at a slight discount. Factor in the $7,500 federal tax credit, and our example prices out to $37,960—just $40 more than the CR-V Hybrid Touring with optional Platinum White Pearl paint.
Besides, the ID4 might not compare well against some of the flashier EVs
