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2021-2026 Volkswagen ID.4 MPGe & Charging Cost
6 model years · 93–113 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2021-2026 Volkswagen ID.4 at a glance
The 2021-2026 Volkswagen ID.4 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (29 configurations in all), rated 93–113 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $820 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the ID.4 RWD (113 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The best combined rating in the generation, 113 MPGe, was reached in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
2021-2026 Volkswagen ID.4 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | 102–113 MPGe | $820–$910 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Electric | 102–113 MPGe | $820–$910 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Electric | 102–113 MPGe | $820–$910 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Electric | 99–107 MPGe | $860–$940 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Electric | 95–107 MPGe | $880–$970 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Electric | 93–99 MPGe | $930–$1,000 | First year |
What the 2026 ID.4 RWD costs to drive
Per month
$68
$820 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.37
Per 100 miles
$5.47
Five years
$4,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,430less a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 MPGe
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 113 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $820.
EPA range 263–291 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID.4 RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 30 | 113 | 291 mi | $820 |
| ID.4 AWD | AWD | 33 | 102 | 263 mi | $910 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 MPGe
102–113 MPGe · $820–$910/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 113 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $820.
EPA range 206–291 miles.
Electric configurations (6)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 30 | 113 | 291 mi | $820 |
| Pro S RWD | RWD | 30 | 113 | 291 mi | $820 |
| ID.4 | RWD | 32 | 107 | 206 mi | $870 |
| S | RWD | 32 | 107 | 206 mi | $870 |
| Pro AWD | AWD | 33 | 102 | 263 mi | $910 |
| Pro S AWD | AWD | 33 | 102 | 263 mi | $910 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2024 Volkswagen ID.4 MPGe
102–113 MPGe · $820–$910/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 107 to 113 MPGe, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $860 to $820, $40 less.
EPA range 206–291 miles.
Electric configurations (6)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 30 | 113 | 291 mi | $820 |
| Pro S RWD | RWD | 30 | 113 | 291 mi | $820 |
| ID.4 | RWD | 32 | 107 | 206 mi | $870 |
| S | RWD | 32 | 107 | 206 mi | $870 |
| Pro AWD | AWD | 33 | 102 | 263 mi | $910 |
| Pro S AWD | AWD | 33 | 102 | 263 mi | $910 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 MPGe
99–107 MPGe · $860–$940/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 107 MPGe. Its annual cost goes from $880 to $860, $20 less.
EPA range 209–275 miles.
Electric configurations (6)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID.4 (Most efficient) | RWD | 31 | 107 | 209 mi | $860 |
| S | RWD | 31 | 107 | 209 mi | $860 |
| Pro RWD | RWD | 32 | 107 | 275 mi | $870 |
| Pro S RWD | RWD | 32 | 107 | 275 mi | $870 |
| Pro AWD | AWD | 34 | 99 | 255 mi | $940 |
| Pro S AWD | AWD | 34 | 99 | 255 mi | $940 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2022 Volkswagen ID.4 MPGe
95–107 MPGe · $880–$970/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 99 to 107 MPGe, up 8. Its annual cost goes from $930 to $880, $50 less.
EPA range 245–275 miles.
Electric configurations (4)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 32 | 107 | 275 mi | $880 |
| Pro S RWD | RWD | 33 | 102 | 262 mi | $910 |
| Pro AWD | AWD | 33 | 101 | 251 mi | $920 |
| Pro S AWD | AWD | 35 | 95 | 245 mi | $970 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 MPGe
93–99 MPGe · $930–$1,000/yr
EPA range 240–260 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 34 | 99 | 260 mi | $930 |
| 1st | RWD | 35 | 97 | 250 mi | $960 |
| Pro S RWD | RWD | 35 | 97 | 250 mi | $960 |
| Pro AWD | AWD | 35 | 97 | 249 mi | $960 |
| Pro S AWD | AWD | 36 | 93 | 240 mi | $1,000 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the ID.4 RWD: $2,140 in Hawaii and $570 in Louisiana, a $1,570 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2021-2026 (2021)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2021-2026 Volkswagen ID.4?
EPA rates the 2021-2026 Volkswagen ID.4 at 93–113 MPGe combined across 29 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 ID.4 RWD, is rated 113 MPGe (122 city, 104 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2021-2026 Volkswagen ID.4?
The ID.4 RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 113 MPGe, in 2024, 2025 and 2026. The lowest top rating, 99 MPGe, was in 2021.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2021-2026 Volkswagen ID.4?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the ID.4 RWD costs about $820 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $820–$910 a year. That is a $90 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 100 miles?
About $5.47 per 100 miles for the ID.4 RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.47 and $6.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The ID.4 RWD is rated 122 city and 104 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 18 MPGe.
How does the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The ID.4 RWD costs about $820 a year to fuel, $1,430 less than the class median of $2,250, and less than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4?
EPA rates the range at 263–291 miles depending on configuration, and the ID.4 RWD goes 291 mi. Efficiency is 30–33 kWh per 100 miles (102–113 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $820–$910 a year, or $5.47 per 100 miles for the ID.4 RWD.
Is the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 113 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $820. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2026 against 6 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 for that year.