No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Review The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV has a modernist, simple design and a roomy cabin. The electric drivetrain in the ID.4 has good speed and range, but it is a few inches shorter and lower than the Volkswagen Tiguan that runs on gas. The EPA says that a 201-horsepower, single-motor, rear-wheel drive vehicle can go up to 206 miles between charges. If you choose the mid-range, 282-horsepower, single-motor, rear-drive model with the bigger of the two batteries, you can go a much more useful 291 miles between charges. If that isn’t enough, you can get the 335-hp dual-motor all-wheel-drive ID.4. It has a range of 263 miles and a bigger battery to make it work better. The ID.4 is one of the older EVs on the market, but it can still handle fast charging in DC. However, it can’t charge as quickly as newer models like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The brand-new Chevrolet Equinox EV looks more expensive than it really is, but it is one of the least expensive electric SUVs on the market. The VW ID.4 is one of our top picks in its class and made it to our Editor’s Choice list for 2025. What's New? The 2025 model gets a few small improvements after getting a lot of them for the 2024 model year. These include a much better infotainment system, new software, and better performance. The front seats of all ID.4s with the 58.0-kWh battery (the smallest battery offered) now have vents, and all S models with the same battery pack now come with a 12.9-inch screen with backlit sliders. The S and S Plus models can get the Black Package, which makes the door handles, badges, mirror caps, and 20-inch black metal wheels darker. The driver’s side door mirror on S Plus models can also dim automatically. Pros and Cons Pros Luxurious front seats. Impressive turning radius. Smooth and serene ride. Cons Bad switches and entertainment systems. Some things look and feel cheap. Not able to be driven with only one pedal. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The top-of-the-line model with two motors, all-wheel drive, and a larger 77.0-kWh battery makes 330 horsepower. The ID.4 model, with a smaller 58.0-kWh battery and a single motor placed at the back, makes 201 horsepower. When the ID.4 is in its most aggressive regenerative mode, it doesn’t have the clear one-pedal driving feature that EV drivers have come to expect. However, regenerative braking helps the car recover energy when it slows down. It also doesn’t have the standard gut-punch acceleration that electric cars often have. We like how quiet the ID.4 is inside and how smooth and beautiful the ride is, even though it doesn’t handle as well as some other EVs. Safety The electric VW comes with a lot of different driving assistance technologies that you can choose to use or not. The following are important safety features: Most automatic emergency brakes can tell who is on the road. Standard lane exit warning and help staying in your lane. It comes with adaptive speed control. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The ID.4 cabin is sleek and modern, with lots of room for cargo, soft lighting, and high-tech gadgets. The inside is simple and fun. The front seats are made of fabric and heated as standard, but the Pro S model has fake leather upholstery and front seats that can be adjusted in 12 ways and remember their positions. The cargo area of the ID.4 is big. For the ID.4, there was room for eight carry-on bags behind the back seat and 26 bags altogether when the back seats were folded down. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG With all-wheel drive, the ID.4 got 91 MPGe on our highway test route, going 75 mph. The new ID.4 with rear-wheel drive hasn’t been tried yet, but we’ll let you know as soon as we do. Note: Our tests showed that the EPA’s range numbers may be too high or too low for the real difference in highway range between electric cars. Infotainment and Connectivity The ID.4 comes with a 12.0-inch touchscreen for entertainment, but you can also get a 12.9-inch screen with lit-up volume and temperature settings. Volkswagen’s new infotainment system isn’t the best; we think it’s hard to use. Navigation and wireless versions of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard tools. All ID.4 models have a 5.3-inch digital gauge display that can be set to different values and can recognize your voice. Range, Charging, and Battery Life All-wheel-drive cars with a 77.0-kWh battery should be able to go 263 miles on a single charge in 2025, while rear-drive cars can go 291 miles. The all-wheel drive model had a real-world range of 240 miles during our tests. The EPA says that the ID.4’s basic 58.0-kWh battery pack can be used for 206 miles. That’s less than electric SUVs like the Kia Niro EV and Hyundai Kona Electric. The battery can be charged quickly with DC power, and 110- or 240-volt plugs can be used at home. Price and How to Choose The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 could cost from $46,520 to $58,720, depending on the choices and specs. The mid-range, rear-drive Pro model is the best for getting the most out of the ID.4’s range. It also supports fast DC charging at public charging points, even though the new Standard model is cheaper. All-wheel drive is another choice for the Pro. This makes the ID.4 faster and more powerful without greatly reducing its range.
