2021 Volkswagen ID.4 range and charging cost
Range, Pro RWD
260miles
- 34.0 to 35.0 kWh per 100 miles.
- 99 MPGe.
- Top 24% of 17 EVs (2021).
- 3 trims: 250 to 260 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro RWD | RWD | 260 | 34.0 to 35.0 | 99 | $15.05 | $695 |
| 1st Edition RWD | RWD | 250 | 34.0 to 35.0 | 97 | $14.77 | $709 |
| Pro S RWD | RWD | 250 | 34.0 to 35.0 | 97 | $14.77 | $709 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Pro RWD, 34.0 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $15.05
- Per mile
- 5.8 cents
- Per month
- $58
- Per year
- $695
- Median 2021 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
- Saves $975 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | N/A | N/A | 140 | N/A | N/A | 62 |
| All | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 | 7.5 | 82 |
| All | CCS1 | 11 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 41 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Level 2 full charge: 7.5 hours.
Pro RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 34.0 | $5.79 |
| 300 miles | 102.1 | $17.36 |
| 500 miles | 170.2 | $28.94 |
| 1,000 miles | 340.5 | $57.88 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $50
- Per year
- $602
- Miles a month
- 867
Pro RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 | Pro RWD | 260 mi range | |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | Standard Range RWD | 244 mi range | |
| 2021 Buick Enclave | Preferred FWD | 21 mpg | |
| 2021 Jaguar E PACE | P250 AWD | 23 mpg | |
| 2021 Acura RDX | FWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | 38 mpg | |
| 2021 Volvo XC60 | T5 FWD Momentum | 25 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree