# Volkswagen ID.4 specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **EV range:** 291 mi - **Drive:** AWD, RWD - **Years covered:** 2021-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 is a small SUV with up to 291 miles of EPA range. Engines: Electric. ## Every 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Range | 240V charge | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ID.4 | Electric | RWD | Single-speed | 122/104 MPGe | 113 MPGe | 291 mi | 8.0 h | $650 | 0 g/mi | | ID.4 AWD | Electric | AWD | Single-speed | 108/96 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 263 mi | 8.0 h | $750 | 0 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Volkswagen ID.4 specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPGe | EV range | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD, RWD | 102-113 | 291 mi | | 2025 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD, RWD | 102-113 | 291 mi | | 2024 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD, RWD | 102-113 | 291 mi | | 2023 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD, RWD | 99-107 | 275 mi | | 2022 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD, RWD | 95-107 | 275 mi | | 2021 | Electric | Single-speed | AWD, RWD | 93-99 | 260 mi | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the ID.4 changed over the years? - **2024:** maximum range went from 275 to 291 miles. - **2022:** maximum range went from 260 to 275 miles. ## What does it cost to run a ID.4? The EPA puts the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4's fuel cost at **$650-$750 a year**, against about $2,232 for other current small SUVs: roughly 69% less. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $3,500 in electricity. ## ID.4 vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Range | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Tesla Model Y](/vehicles/tesla-model-y) | Electric | 105-138 MPGe | 357 mi | $550-$700 | | [Cadillac LYRIQ](/vehicles/cadillac-lyriq) | Electric | 80-92 MPGe | 326 mi | $850-$950 | | Kia EV3 | Electric | 103-117 MPGe | 321 mi | $650-$750 | | [Ford Mustang Mach-E](/vehicles/ford-mustang-mach-e) | Electric | 84-110 MPGe | 320 mi | $700-$900 | | [Kia EV6](/vehicles/kia-ev6) | Electric | 83-115 MPGe | 319 mi | $650-$900 | | [Hyundai Ioniq 5](/vehicles/hyundai-ioniq-5) | Electric | 71-115 MPGe | 318 mi | $650-$1,050 | | Toyota bZ | Electric | 109-131 MPGe | 314 mi | $550-$700 | | Subaru Uncharted | Electric | 112-129 MPGe | 308 mi | $600-$650 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the range of the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4? The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 has an EPA-estimated range of up to 291 miles on a full charge, with an efficiency rating of 102-113 MPGe combined. Cold weather and highway speed reduce range. ### What engine does the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 have? The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 comes with: Electric. It uses single-speed transmission and is offered with AWD and RWD. ### Is there a hybrid Volkswagen ID.4? No, the Volkswagen ID.4 is fully electric, so there is no hybrid or gas version. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 for a year? About $650-$750 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average electricity prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### Does the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 is offered with AWD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Volkswagen ID.4 cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? Yes, cheaper than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $650-$750 compares with about $2,232 for other current small SUV models. 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