What The VW ID.4 Tells Us About Today’s EV Buyer

The Volkswagen ID.4 is the German marque’s global EV volume seller. While it is nowhere nearly as successful as its ICE product line, the midsize electrified crossover doesn’t perform too badly when compared to its main rivals. As of H2 2025, the brand reveals that it has been able to sell 9,655 individual copies of the ID.4, which just about places it outside the top 10 sales chart by a few hundred units. Year-on-year, this reflects an 18.6 percent sales decline, which is a trend that a lot of competing brands are struggling with as well.

Fuel Economy

115/98/107 MPGe (RWD base) | 122/104/113 MPGe (RWD 82 kWH) | 108/96/102 MPGe (AWD)

Base Trim Fuel Economy Equivalent (city/highway/combined)

115/98/107 MPGe

Make

Volkswagen

Model

ID.4

0-60 MPH

7.3 seconds (base) | 4.9 seconds (AWD)

Infotainment & Features

8 /10

We’re likely to see this decline in sales over the current quarter now that the Clean Air tax rebate is coming to an end, effectively removing the more approachable start-up cost appeal of owning an EV in the U.S. Within the German brand’s own catalog, the ID.4 is its third best-selling option, behind the Tiguan and Atlas SUVs. The ID.4 is an EV that plays things very safely, which is why it doesn’t benefit from massive market appeal, but it does find a somewhat pleasant niche of select consumers who value its realistic balance of performance, efficiency, and value for money.

Volkswagen’s Competitive Pricing Strategy

Bundled With Appealing Standard Features

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All Volkswagen ID.4 models come standard with an array of comfort, convenience, and entertainment features. On the base Pro trim, starting at $45,095, you get 19-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, cloth and leatherette combination upholstery for the heated and electrically adjustable front seats, ambient lighting, and a digital instrument cluster. Additional features include:

• A heated steering wheel
• Hands-free power tailgate
• Rear seat armrest with cupholders
• V-tex leatherette upholstery
• A 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• A panoramic fixed glass roof

You also get illuminated front and rear “VW” logos and a 30-color adjustable ambient lighting package. This model sits on a set of 20-inch dynamic design two-tone machined alloy wheels with all-season tires as standard. Additional exterior fitments consist of front and rear LED lighting and black roof rails.

Moving Up In Trims Brings Out Upmarket Amenities

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For $50,195, you get access to the Pro S model, which adds an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and ventilation, massage, and memory functions for the rear seats. The $57,295 S Plus trims feature a black painted roof, rear heated seats, electrically folding door mirrors with signature lighting, and three-zone climate control.

Pure Gray Mountain Lake Blue, Silver Mist, and Deep Black Pearl are the only standard color options available for the entire range. Opal White costs $395. Only the Pro S Plus gets the black contrasting roof and $695 Black Package.

Generous SUV Interior Proportions Enhance Appeal

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Volkswagen leverages the MEB platform to give the ID.4 range a spacious interior. The front row benefits from 41.1 inches of headroom and legroom, which comfortably accommodates those standing taller than six feet. The rear is a bit more compact with its 38.4 inches of headroom and 37.6 inches of legroom, but it still caters to taller passengers.

Volkswagen ID.4 Interior Dimensions

The ID.4, excelling as a small family car, offers 30.3 cubic feet of cargo space, extendable to 64.2 cubic feet by folding the 60:40 split rear bench. Despite being an EV, the ID.4 does not have any frunk space other than a compartment for the charging equipment.

Volkswagen’s Varying Drivetrains For The ID.4

A Concentrated And Versatile Line-Up

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The entry-level Volkswagen ID.4 Standard features a single permanent-magnet synchronous motor on the rear axle, affording it a 282 horsepower and 402 pound-foot power output. The result is an improved 5.9-second 0-60 MPH time and 112 MPH top speed limit. The brand limits towing to 2,200 pounds.

Volkswagen ID.4 Performance Specifications

The dual-motor model is only available with the bigger battery, resulting in a 335 horsepower output and 410 pound-feet combined output. The 112 MPH top speed limit doesn’t change, but you do benefit from a 4.9-second 0-60 MPH acceleration time. The towing capacity also increases to 2,700 pounds.

Attractive Range And Efficiency Returns

The EV SUV Makes For An Efficient Daily Driver

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According to the EPA, the rear-wheel-drive Volkswagen ID.4 returns 122/104/113 MPGe on the city/highway/combined cycle, or 30 kWh per 100 miles on the combined cycle. Using the 82-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, you can expect this model to cover 291 miles on a single charge. This derivative will typically save you $5,250 in fuel costs over the course of five years, cost $650 to recharge every year, and $1.12 to drive 25 miles.

2025 Volkswagen ID.4 EPA Estimates

Upgrading to the dual-motor model worsens consumption to 108/96/102 MPGe or 33 kWh per 100 miles, while the range estimate gets knocked down to 263 miles. This model will save you $4,750 in fuel costs over five years, cost you $750 to keep recharged throughout the year, and $1.24 to drive 25 miles. Using a DC Level Three fast charger, limited to 170 kW, you can expect to wait 36 minutes for the battery to recover from 20 to 80 percent.

The ID.4’s Respectable Market Reception

Customers Appear To Be Happy

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According to J.D. Power, the Volkswagen ID.4 sits with a consumer-verified 65/100 overall score, which is partly due to a disappointing 54/100 quality and reliability rating. Bringing the score up is 75/100 driving experience, 70/100 resale, and 72/100 dealership experience.

iSeeCars has not issued the model with a full review, but it does award it 9.0/10 for safety and 7.0/10 for retained value. On the depreciation front, you can expect this model to lose $24,786 or 62 percent of its value after five years or 60,000 miles, which is a bit worse than what the rest of the segment experiences.

2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro True Cost To Own

According to Edmunds, you can expect the base Pro ID.4 to cost you $60,037 over five years and 60,000 miles. You’ll be spending $3,665 of this on maintenance, $1,023 on repairs, $24,087 on depreciation, and $7,598 on electricity. CarEdge backs this with a $57,577 five-year ownership cost average for the entire range, which includes $32,827 for depreciation, $2,045 for electricity, and $1,651 for maintenance.

Volkswagen Prioritizes Safety For All Passengers

Safety is clearly a priority for Volkswagen, as evident by the ID.4’s comprehensive protective and advanced driver assistance equipment. All cars come standard with eight airbags, ABS with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, electronic stability control with anti-slip regulation and an electronic differential, and a rearview camera with Park Assist Plus and memory parking.

ADAS functions include adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring with side assist and rear traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, front collision detection and prevention with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring, and lane keep assist. Thanks to this comprehensive equipment, the model enjoys the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick award and a five-star overall rating from the NHTSA.