2026 Volkswagen ID.4 range and charging cost
Range, Pro RWD
291miles
- 29.8 kWh per 100 miles.
- 113 MPGe.
- 7 miles below the median of 66 EVs (2026).
- 5 trims: 263 to 291 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 | 291 | 29.8 | 113 | $14.73 | $608 |
| Pro S RWD | RWD | 291 | 29.8 | 113 | $14.73 | $608 |
| Pro AWD | AWD | 263 | 33.0 | 102 | $14.74 | $673 |
| Pro S AWD | AWD | 263 | 33.0 | 102 | $14.74 | $673 |
| Pro S Plus AWD | AWD | 263 | 33.0 | 102 | $14.74 | $673 |
Charging cost
Pro RWD, 29.8 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $14.73
- Per mile
- 5.1 cents
- Per month
- $51
- Per year
- $608
- Median 2026 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
- Saves $1,062 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 | N/A | 30 | 7.5 | 82 |
| All | CCS1 | 11 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| All | N/A | N/A | 175 | 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 47 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 | 29.8 | $5.06 |
| 300 miles | 89.3 | $15.19 |
| 500 miles | 148.9 | $25.32 |
| 1,000 miles | 297.8 | $50.63 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $44
- Per year
- $527
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 | Pro RWD | 291 mi range | |
| 2026 Acura RDX | SH-AWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Lexus NX | NX 350h FWD | 40 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Honda Passport | RTL AWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland | AWD | 281 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Cadillac XT5 | Luxury FWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 BMW X2 | xDrive28i AWD | 28 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