Electric · 2021–2026

Volkswagen ID.4

Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen ID.4. By the official figures, the 2024 uses 19.6 kWh/100km, about $718 a year in Australia.

Volkswagen ID.4 in blue
Energy use
19.6 kWh/100km
2024 official
A year's charging
$718
at today's prices in Australia
Range
468 km
Seats
5

What a ID.4 costs to run

At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use, Australia first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$0.33/kWh electricity$6.47 per 100 km$718
New Zealand$0.39/kWh electricity$7.65 per 100 km$841
United Kingdom£0.25/kWh electricity£7.80 per 100 miles£546
United States$0.18/kWh electricity$5.68 per 100 miles$767

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the ID.4 ranks

E21 (1st generation), 2021–2027

Specs for the Pro 77 kWh RWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
E21 (1st generation)
Built
2021-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,584 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,631 mm
Wheelbase
2,765 mm
Kerb weight
2,124 kg
Boot
543 L
Boot, seats folded
1,575 L

Engine

Engine
Single motor
Power
150 kW
Torque
310 Nm
Gearbox
Single-speed
0–100 km/h
8.5 s

Battery and charging

Battery (usable)
77 kWh
Electric range
520 km
Energy use
16.8 kWh/100km
AC charging
11 kW
DC fast charging
135 kW
Fast charge 10–80%
36 min
Charge port
CCS2

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2021
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2021
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Electric20.5 kWh/100km3.0 mi/kWh102 MPGe468 km
2025Electric19.6 kWh/100km3.2 mi/kWh107 MPGe423 km
2024Electric19.6 kWh/100km3.2 mi/kWh107 MPGe423 km
2023Electric19.6 kWh/100km3.2 mi/kWh107 MPGe410 km
2022Electric20.7 kWh/100km3.0 mi/kWh101 MPGe421 km
2021Electric21.8 kWh/100km2.9 mi/kWh96 MPGe402 km

Volkswagen ID.4 questions

How much electricity does the Volkswagen ID.4 use?

The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 uses 19.6 kWh/100km officially (3.2 mi/kWh, 107 MPGe). Its official range is 468 km.

How much does a Volkswagen ID.4 cost to run a year in Australia?

About $718 a year at today's average electricity price of $0.33/kWh and a typical year's driving in Australia.

How big is the Volkswagen ID.4's boot?

543 L, for the Pro 77 kWh RWD.

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