The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is rated 102 to 113 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2024 ID.4 Pro at 113 MPGe with a range of 291 miles.
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2024, the ID.4 ranks 7th (tied with 1 other) of 17 for combined mileage (113 MPGe) and 2nd (tied with 5 others) of 16 for yearly fuel cost ($650 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 112 MPGe and costs $700 a year.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2024 Kia EV6 | 2024 EV6 Long Range RWD | 117 | $650 |
| 6 | 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2024 Ioniq 5 Long range RWD | 114 | $700 |
| 7 | 2024 Kia Niro | 2024 Niro Electric | 113 | $650 |
| 7 | 2024 Volkswagen ID.4This car | 2024 ID.4 Pro | 113 | $650 |
| 9 | 2024 Genesis GV60 | 2024 GV60 Standard | 112 | $700 |
| 10 | 2024 Chevrolet Equinox | 2024 Equinox EV FWD | 108 | $700 |
| 11 | 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB | 2024 EQB 250 Plus | 107 | $700 |
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 ID.4 Pro, Electric: 122 MPGe city, 104 highway, 113 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 ID.4 version is $650 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The ID.4 costs $6 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the ID.4 costs $30 less to fuel than the GV60 (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the ID.4 (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the ID.4 | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Genesis GV60 | 2024 GV60 Standard | 112 MPGe | $700 | 1 lower | $50 more a year | - |
| 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2024 Ioniq 5 Long range RWD | 114 MPGe | $700 | 1 higher | $50 more a year | Compare |
| 2024 Kia EV6 | 2024 EV6 Long Range RWD | 117 MPGe | $650 | 4 higher | same | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 ID.4 ProElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 122 | 104 | 113 MPGe | $650 | - | 291 | cheapest |
| 2024 ID.4 Pro SElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 122 | 104 | 113 MPGe | $650 | - | 291 | cheapest |
| 2024 ID.4Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 115 | 98 | 107 MPGe | $700 | - | 206 | +$50 |
| 2024 ID.4 SElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 115 | 98 | 107 MPGe | $700 | - | 206 | +$50 |
| 2024 ID.4 AWD ProElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 108 | 96 | 102 MPGe | $750 | - | 263 | +$100 |
| 2024 ID.4 AWD Pro SElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 108 | 96 | 102 MPGe | $750 | - | 263 | +$100 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 ID.4; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 ID.4 Pro puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 6 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 ID.4 Pro: fuel economy score 10, greenhouse gas score 10.
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 ID.4 ProElectric | 291 | 8 h | 113 | 29.8 | $4.47 |
| 2024 ID.4 Pro SElectric | 291 | 8 h | 113 | 29.8 | $4.47 |
| 2024 ID.4Electric | 206 | 6 h | 107 | 31.6 | $4.74 |
| 2024 ID.4 SElectric | 206 | 6 h | 107 | 31.6 | $4.74 |
| 2024 ID.4 AWD ProElectric | 263 | 8 h | 102 | 33 | $4.95 |
| 2024 ID.4 AWD Pro SElectric | 263 | 8 h | 102 | 33 | $4.95 |
Best combined figure of the ID.4 electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 99 MPGe | 5 | 14 MPGe lower than 2024 |
| 2022 | 107 MPGe | 4 | 6 MPGe lower than 2024 |
| 2023 | 107 MPGe | 6 | 6 MPGe lower than 2024 |
| 2024This page | 113 MPGe | 6 | this page |
| 2025 | 113 MPGe | 6 | same as 2024 |
| 2026 | 113 MPGe | 2 | same as 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 6 versions were tested then and 6 now; the best figure went from 107 to 113 MPGe (up 6).
The 2025 model has 6 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 ID.4 Pro, Electric | 113 MPGe | 107 MPGe | +6 MPGe |
| 2024 ID.4 Pro S, Electric | 113 MPGe | 107 MPGe | +6 MPGe |
| 2024 ID.4, Electric | 107 MPGe | 107 MPGe | no change |
| 2024 ID.4 S, Electric | 107 MPGe | 107 MPGe | no change |
| 2024 ID.4 AWD Pro, Electric | 102 MPGe | 99 MPGe | +3 MPGe |
| 2024 ID.4 AWD Pro S, Electric | 102 MPGe | 99 MPGe | +3 MPGe |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 54 complaints, 9 recalls, 0 investigations.
54 complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
4 of the 54 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 1 mentions an injury. One report can name more than one part.
9 recalls are on file for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Fix: Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery cell modules may contain misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight until the recall repair is complete.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 2025.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 ID.4 vehicles. The door handles may allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the doors to open unexpectedly.
Fix: Volkswagen dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 27, 2024.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID4 vehicles. The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
1 more are listed at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The ID.4 itself is at 113 MPGe.
More Volkswagen models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2024 ID.4 Pro with 113 MPGe combined (122 city, 104 highway).
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 costs between $650 and $750 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 ID.4 Pro at $650; the dearest is the 2024 ID.4 AWD Pro at $750. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2024 ID.4 AWD Pro: 102 MPGe combined (108 city, 96 highway); 2024 ID.4 AWD Pro S: 102 MPGe combined (108 city, 96 highway).
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is 7th of 17 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Lexus RZ at 125 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Kia Niro at 113 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2024 Genesis GV60 at 112 MPGe.
The 2023 model had 6 tested versions and the 2024 model has 6. The best figure went from 107 to 113 MPGe (up 6).
2024 ID.4 Pro: 291 miles; 2024 ID.4 Pro S: 291 miles; 2024 ID.4: 206 miles; 2024 ID.4 S: 206 miles, by the agency's tests.
The 2024 ID.4 Pro takes 8 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 29.8 kWh per 100 miles, about $4.47 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
54 complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (30 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 9 recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.