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Volkswagen · ID.4

ID.4

Released January 2021

Volkswagen's mid-size electric SUV, updated in 2026 with larger batteries, sold with rear- or four-wheel drive and up to 351 miles of WLTP range, suited to families switching to electric.

Body
SUV
Powertrain
Electric
Power
187–335 bhp
Range
268–351 mi
Boot
533 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the updated ID.4 is roomy, practical and comfortable, with a decent range and a more user-friendly interior than early cars. They find it competent rather than engaging, and say the best rivals are better; What Car? found them faster, quieter and quicker to charge with better infotainment, and Autocar noted rivals offering more range, technology or value.

From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and autoexpress.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain
Electric
Power
187–335 bhp
0–62 mph
5.4–8.5 s
Top speed
99–112 mph
Engine or motors
Rear motor, 190 PS (140 kW) or 286 PS (210 kW); 4MOTION adds a front motor for 299 PS (220 kW) or 340 PS (250 kW); bhp converted from Volkswagen's PS figures
Torque
350 Nm (190 PS), 545 Nm (286 PS)
Gearbox
Single-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive; four-wheel drive on 4MOTION versions

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP)
268–351 miles
Battery
58–79 kWh
Fastest charging
105–185 kW
Range detail
WLTP combined: 265–268 miles (Pure), 342–351 miles (Pro), 336–341 miles (Pro 4MOTION), 325 miles (GTX Edition); city 349–454 miles
Charging
10–80% DC in 26 min (Pure, 105 kW), 29 min (Pro and Pro 4MOTION, 165 kW) or 27 min (GTX, 185 kW); 11 kW AC takes 6 h 30 min to 8 h 30 min to full; bi-directional charging and vehicle-to-load added in 2026
Efficiency
WLTP combined: 16.1–16.3 kWh/62 miles (Pure), 15.6–16.0 (Pro), 16.3–16.6 (Pro 4MOTION), 16.8 (GTX Edition)
CO2 emissions
0 g/km at the tailpipe

Practicality

Body
SUV
Seats
5
Boot
533 litres
Length
4,584 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Weight
From 2,065 kg
Boot
533 litres; 1,565 litres with the rear seats folded
Towing
1,000 kg braked (rear-wheel drive), 1,800 kg (4MOTION)
Size
4,582–4,584 mm long, 1,852 mm wide (excluding mirrors), 2,108 mm with mirrors, 1,619–1,634 mm high; 2,771–2,773 mm wheelbase; 11.6 m turning circle (12 m 4MOTION); weight is Volkswagen's unladen figure with driver, 2,065 kg (Pure) to 2,233 kg (GTX); Volkswagen UK's press pack gives kerb weights of 1,990–2,158 kg

Tech and safety

Driver assistance
LED headlights standard
Safety rating
Euro NCAP 5 stars
Warranty
3 years or 60,000 miles; high-voltage battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (70% capacity)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Up to 351 miles WLTP range (Pro, 79 kWh)
  • 533-litre boot
  • 4MOTION versions can tow up to 1,800 kg

Cons

  • Entry Pure version charges at no more than 105 kW DC
  • Rear-wheel-drive versions are limited to 1,000 kg braked towing
  • Pure is limited to 99 mph

Closest rivals

Model
BodyPowertrainPowerRangeBootReleased
AudiQ4 e-tron
SUVElectric201–335 bhp269–344 mi515 lJun 2021
AudiQ4 Sportback e-tron
SUVElectric201–335 bhp274–351 mi527 lJul 2021
Mercedes-BenzEQB
SUVElectric188–225 bhp271–324 mi495 l2021

Sources

  1. volkswagen.co.uk/en/electric-and-hybrid/electric-cars/id4.html/__ui/technical-d…
  2. volkswagen.co.uk/en/electric-and-hybrid/electric-cars/id4.html
  3. vwpress.co.uk/assets/applications/original/42057-volkswagen-id4-press-pack-may-…
  4. vwpress.co.uk/releases/4435

Photo: volkswagen.co.uk

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