The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 is rated 102 to 113 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2026 ID.4 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 2026, the ID.4 ranks 8th (tied with 1 other) of 19 for combined mileage (113 MPGe) and 5th (tied with 3 others) of 18 for yearly fuel cost ($650 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 110 MPGe and costs $700 a year.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. 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 | 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2026 Ioniq 5 Standard range | 115 | $650 |
| 6 | 2026 Kia EV6 | 2026 EV6 Standard Range RWD | 115 | $650 |
| 8 | 2026 Kia Niro | 2026 Niro Electric | 113 | $700 |
| 8 | 2026 Volkswagen ID.4This car | 2026 ID.4 | 113 | $650 |
| 10 | 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended | 110 | $700 |
| 10 | 2026 Genesis GV60 | 2026 GV60 RWD | 110 | $700 |
| 12 | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | 2026 Equinox EV FWD | 108 | $700 |
Pick a 2026 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.
2026 ID.4, Electric: 122 MPGe city, 104 highway, 113 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 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 2026, 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 Ioniq 5 costs $12 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Ioniq 5 costs $60 less to fuel than the ID.4 (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2026 Ioniq 5 Standard range | 115 MPGe | $650 | 2 higher | same | Compare |
| 2026 Kia EV6 | 2026 EV6 Standard Range RWD | 115 MPGe | $650 | 2 higher | same | Compare |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended | 110 MPGe | $700 | 3 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2026; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ID.4Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 122 | 104 | 113 MPGe | $650 | - | 291 | cheapest |
| 2026 ID.4 AWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 108 | 96 | 102 MPGe | $750 | - | 263 | +$100 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 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 2026 ID.4 puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 2 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 ID.4: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ID.4Electric | 291 | 8 h | 113 | 29.8 | $4.47 |
| 2026 ID.4 AWDElectric | 263 | 8 h | 102 | 33 | $4.95 |
Best combined figure of the ID.4 electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 99 MPGe | 5 | 14 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2022 | 107 MPGe | 4 | 6 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2023 | 107 MPGe | 6 | 6 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2024 | 113 MPGe | 6 | same as 2026 |
| 2025 | 113 MPGe | 6 | same as 2026 |
| 2026This page | 113 MPGe | 2 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 6 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 113 to 113 MPGe (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ID.4, Electric | 113 MPGe | 107 MPGe | +6 MPGe |
| 2026 ID.4 AWD, Electric | 102 MPGe | 102 MPGe (listed in 2025 as ID.4 AWD Pro) | no change |
4 2025 versions have no match in 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 SUV BEV RWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 SUV BEV 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 1 complaint, 2 recalls, 0 investigations.
1 complaint for the 2026 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
0 of the 1 report says the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
2 recalls are on file for the 2026 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 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bolts as necessary, free of charge.
Other 2026 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 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 ID.4 with 113 MPGe combined (122 city, 104 highway).
The 2026 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 2026 ID.4 at $650; the dearest is the 2026 ID.4 AWD at $750. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2026 ID.4 AWD: 102 MPGe combined (108 city, 96 highway).
The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 is 8th of 19 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Tesla Model Y at 138 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Kia Niro at 113 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E at 110 MPGe.
The 2025 model had 6 tested versions and the 2026 model has 2. The best figure went from 113 to 113 MPGe (no change).
2026 ID.4: 291 miles; 2026 ID.4 AWD: 263 miles, by the agency's tests.
The 2026 ID.4 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 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 SUV BEV RWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 SUV BEV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
1 complaint for the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Unknown Or Other (1 report). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 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 2026 Volkswagen ID.4: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 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.