If one read many of the reviews that have talked about the ID.4, then yes, one was aware it was RWD. For the general public, no, probably not common knowledge. But I'm also of the opinion that it's not as critical with an EV, since the weight distribution isn't as nose heavy as an ICE FWD.
VW went with drum brakes for multiple reasons. One is cost savings. But perhaps more importantly, since an EV uses its mechanical brakes far less than a regular ICE power car, the brake hardware doesn't get exercised very much, and disc calipers are more prone to corrosion and damage from lack of use than drums.
VW went with drum brakes for multiple reasons. One is cost savings. But perhaps more importantly, since an EV uses its mechanical brakes far less than a regular ICE power car, the brake hardware doesn't get exercised very much, and disc calipers are more prone to corrosion and damage from lack of use than drums.
