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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 range & efficiency

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is a small SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 99 MPGe combined (34 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 260 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 93 to 99 MPGe. Among 92 small SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $918 a year to fuel.

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Efficiency 99 MPGe 107 MPGe city · 91 MPGe hwy

Driving range 260 mi 7.5 hrs to charge at 240V

Your fuel cost $918 15,000 mi/yr · $6.12 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #3 of 92 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Electricity $/kWh

$15.91to charge from empty (~88 kWh from the wall)

260 mion a full charge

Energy use

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 uses 34 kWh per 100 miles (21.1 kWh/100 km), which is 2.9 miles per kWh or 99 MPGe combined.

	Value
Combined	99 MPGe
Energy use	34 kWh/100 mi
Metric	21.1 kWh/100 km
Miles per kWh	2.94

How it ranks among 2021 Small SUVs

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1Tesla Model Y129 MPGe $702
2Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $729
3Volkswagen ID.499 MPGe $918
4Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid105 MPGe + 40 MPG $966
5Toyota RAV4 Prime94 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,049
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92Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852

2021 ID.4Other small SUVsClass median: $1,860/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

ID.4 MPGe across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · Electric motor (150 kW) · Single-speed ID.4 Pro	Electric	107 MPGe	91 MPGe	99 MPGe	260 mi	$918
AWD · Electric motors (230 kW) · Single-speed ID.4 AWD Pro	Electric	102 MPGe	90 MPGe	97 MPGe	249 mi	$942
RWD · Electric motor (150 kW) · Single-speed ID.4 1st	Electric	104 MPGe	89 MPGe	97 MPGe	250 mi	$945
AWD · Electric motors (230 kW) · Single-speed ID.4 AWD Pro S	Electric	98 MPGe	88 MPGe	93 MPGe	240 mi	$980

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Electricity
Engine / motor: Electric motor (150 kW)
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: RWD
Electricity use: 34 kWh/100 mi
Charge time (240V): 7.5 hrs
Tailpipe CO₂: 0 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 10/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 10/10

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs. rivals

vs Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid 105 MPGe + 40 MPG · $966/yr ID.4 saves $48/yr vs Toyota RAV4 Prime 94 MPGe + 38 MPG · $1,049/yr ID.4 saves $131/yr vs Ford Escape Hybrid 41 MPG · $1,134/yr ID.4 saves $216/yr vs Hyundai Kona EV 120 MPGe · $729/yr Kona EV saves $189/yr vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 40 MPG · $1,162/yr ID.4 saves $244/yr vs Toyota Venza Hybrid 39 MPG · $1,192/yr ID.4 saves $274/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?

The EPA rates the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 at up to 260 miles on a full charge.

How efficient is the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?

Up to 99 MPGe combined, which is 34 kWh per 100 miles.

What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 uses 34 kWh per 100 miles (21.1 kWh/100 km), which is 2.9 miles per kWh or 99 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to charge a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?

Charging from empty to its full 260-mile EPA range draws about 88 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $16 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 per year?

About $918 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $6.12 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.