The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 is rated 102 to 113 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2025 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 2025, the ID.4 ranks 8th (tied with 1 other) of 20 for combined mileage (113 MPGe) and 3rd (tied with 5 others) of 18 for yearly fuel cost ($650 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 111 MPGe and costs $700 a year.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2025 Ioniq 5 Standard range | 115 | $650 |
| 6 | 2025 Kia EV6 | 2025 EV6 Standard Range RWD | 115 | $650 |
| 8 | 2025 Kia Niro | 2025 Niro Electric | 113 | $700 |
| 8 | 2025 Volkswagen ID.4This car | 2025 ID.4 Pro | 113 | $650 |
| 10 | 2025 Genesis GV60 | 2025 GV60 RWD | 112 | $700 |
| 11 | 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2025 Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended | 110 | $700 |
| 12 | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | 2025 Equinox EV FWD | 109 | $700 |
Pick a 2025 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.
2025 ID.4 Pro, Electric: 122 MPGe city, 104 highway, 113 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 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 2025, 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 2025 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Genesis GV60 | 2025 GV60 RWD | 112 MPGe | $700 | 1 lower | $50 more a year | - |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2025 Ioniq 5 Standard range | 115 MPGe | $650 | 2 higher | same | Compare |
| 2025 Kia EV6 | 2025 EV6 Standard Range RWD | 115 MPGe | $650 | 2 higher | same | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2025; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ID.4 ProElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 122 | 104 | 113 MPGe | $650 | - | 291 | cheapest |
| 2025 ID.4 Pro SElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 122 | 104 | 113 MPGe | $650 | - | 291 | cheapest |
| 2025 ID.4Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 115 | 98 | 107 MPGe | $700 | - | 206 | +$50 |
| 2025 ID.4 SElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 115 | 98 | 107 MPGe | $700 | - | 206 | +$50 |
| 2025 ID.4 AWD ProElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 108 | 96 | 102 MPGe | $750 | - | 263 | +$100 |
| 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 ID.4 Pro: fuel economy score 9, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ID.4 ProElectric | 291 | 8 h | 113 | 29.8 | $4.47 |
| 2025 ID.4 Pro SElectric | 291 | 8 h | 113 | 29.8 | $4.47 |
| 2025 ID.4Electric | 206 | 6 h | 107 | 31.6 | $4.74 |
| 2025 ID.4 SElectric | 206 | 6 h | 107 | 31.6 | $4.74 |
| 2025 ID.4 AWD ProElectric | 263 | 8 h | 102 | 33 | $4.95 |
| 2025 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 2025 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 99 MPGe | 5 | 14 MPGe lower than 2025 |
| 2022 | 107 MPGe | 4 | 6 MPGe lower than 2025 |
| 2023 | 107 MPGe | 6 | 6 MPGe lower than 2025 |
| 2024 | 113 MPGe | 6 | same as 2025 |
| 2025This page | 113 MPGe | 6 | this page |
| 2026 | 113 MPGe | 2 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 6 versions were tested then and 6 now; the best figure went from 113 to 113 MPGe (no change).
The 2026 model has 2 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ID.4 Pro, Electric | 113 MPGe | 113 MPGe | no change |
| 2025 ID.4 Pro S, Electric | 113 MPGe | 113 MPGe | no change |
| 2025 ID.4, Electric | 107 MPGe | 107 MPGe | no change |
| 2025 ID.4 S, Electric | 107 MPGe | 107 MPGe | no change |
| 2025 ID.4 AWD Pro, Electric | 102 MPGe | 102 MPGe | no change |
| 2025 ID.4 AWD Pro S, Electric | 102 MPGe | 102 MPGe | no change |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD | 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 31 complaints, 2 recalls, 0 investigations.
31 complaints for the 2025 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 | 17 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
10 of the 31 reports say the car was in a crash, 3 mention a fire and 3 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
2 recalls are on file for the 2025 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 2023-2025 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.
Other 2025 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 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2025 ID.4 Pro with 113 MPGe combined (122 city, 104 highway).
The 2025 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 2025 ID.4 Pro at $650; the dearest is the 2025 ID.4 AWD Pro at $750. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2025 ID.4 AWD Pro: 102 MPGe combined (108 city, 96 highway); 2025 ID.4 AWD Pro S: 102 MPGe combined (108 city, 96 highway).
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 is 8th of 20 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Lexus RZ at 125 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Kia Niro at 113 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2025 Genesis GV60 at 112 MPGe.
The 2024 model had 6 tested versions and the 2025 model has 6. The best figure went from 113 to 113 MPGe (no change).
2025 ID.4 Pro: 291 miles; 2025 ID.4 Pro S: 291 miles; 2025 ID.4: 206 miles; 2025 ID.4 S: 206 miles, by the agency's tests.
The 2025 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 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
31 complaints for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (17 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2025 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 2025 Volkswagen ID.4: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 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.