If you’re interested in an electric vehicle, you have more choices than ever. And while ultra-slick luxury models get a lot of attention, you can also go electric in a sensible, affordable compact crossover – like the 2024 Subaru Solterra and 2024 Volkswagen ID.4.
If you’re interested in an electric vehicle, you have more choices than ever. And while ultra-slick luxury models get a lot of attention, you can also go electric in a sensible, affordable compact crossover – like the 2024 Subaru Solterra and 2024 Volkswagen ID.4.
The ID.4 and Solterra are comfortable and functional, come well equipped at sticker prices in the $40,000s, and often qualify for ultra-cheap lease deals and other discounts. But which one is best? We just tested both crossover EVs for a week to compare them in each of eight categories, then name an overall winner. Keep reading to find out which one we chose and which sounds like the better electric SUV for you.
Chris Teague has covered the automotive industry for more than five years and has worked with publications that include The Drive, Forbes, and J.D. Power. Chris is an active member of the New England Motor Press Association and the International Motor Press Association, and in addition to written content, he hosts a weekly radio show called "America on the Road" with Jack Nerad.
Brady Holt
Writer/Editor
Brady Holt grew up reading expert opinions on the automotive world, from the gearheads at Car and Driver to the eggheads at Consumer Reports. And long before he learned how to drive, he was already eager to share what he learned – helping anyone who'd listen find the perfect car for their needs. These days, he puts his University of Maryland journalism degree to good use by fixing misspellings and commas, but his passion remains automotive. He loves drilling into the nuanced differences between cars that appear similar on the surface, to spell out what makes each one right for each type of buyer. And while he can appreciate a finely executed six-figure supercar, he gets most excited when talking about the more affordable models everyone's actually shopping for.
