Volkswagen ID.4 I
The Volkswagen ID.4 I (since 2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 40 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: E21
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,580 mm RDW | 4,580 mm TC | 4,584–4,600 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm RDW | 1,850 mm TC | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,600–1,620 mm RDW | 1,640 mm TC | 1,613–1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mm RDW | 2,770 mm TC | 2,765 mm |
| Front track | 1,587–1,597 mm ASTRA | 1,590 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,562–1,572 mm ASTRA | 1,570 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,875–2,056 kg RDW | 2,068 kg TC | 1,891–2,256 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,975–2,156 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,490–2,690 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,000 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | 543–858 L EV DB | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 850 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,832 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 160–180 km/h RDW | – | 160–180 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2–8.5 s EV DB | – | – |
| Torque | 310–545 Nm EV DB | – | 220–545 Nm |
| Electric motor power | – | 150–250 kW NRCan | – |
| Electric | |||
| Battery capacity (usable) | 62.0–82.0 kWh EV DB | – | 77.0–82.0 kWh |
| Battery capacity (gross) | 82.0 kWh EV DB | – | – |
| Range (WLTP) | 480–520 km EV DB | – | – |
| Range (EPA/NRCan) | – | 332–468 km EPA | – |
| Energy use | 169–186 Wh/km EV DB | – | – |
| AC charging power | 11 kW EV DB | – | – |
| DC fast charging power | 135–175 kW EV DB | – | – |
| Charging time at 240 V | – | 6.0–8.0 h EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/55R19, 255/50R19, 235/50R20, 235/45R21, 255/40R21, 255/45R20
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2021–2026: ★★★★★
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), US EPA fuel economy data, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 90.1% (89.1–90.9) | 92.2% | 4,154 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 28.1% | 20.5% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| Suspension | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Lights and electrics | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Brakes | 1.4% | 10.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1,010 complaints for model years 2021–2025. 110 crashes · 13 fires · 72 injuries
- Electrical system 496
- Driver assistance 200
- Speed control 122
- Brakes 89
- Body and structure 78
- Transmission and drivetrain 67
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 40 versions of the Volkswagen ID.4 I
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European Union 26 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | Electric motor | 210 kW (286 PS) | Electric | 16.5–16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 528–540 km | 85,197 |
| 2023–2025 | Electric motor | 250 kW (340 PS) | Electric | 17.3–18.3 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 502–509 km | 12,621 |
| 2021–2025 | Electric motor | 125 kW (170 PS) | Electric | 15.3–19.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 330–359 km | 10,936 |
| 2022–2025 | Electric motor | 80 kW (109 PS) | Electric | 18.0–21.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 400–490 km | 16,285 |
| 2024–2025 | Electric motor | 89 kW (121 PS) | Electric | 16.3–16.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 547–549 km | 8,238 |
| 2021–2025 | Electric motor | 77 kW (105 PS) | Electric | 17.0–18.3 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 470–516 km | 8,794 |
| 2022–2025 | Electric motor | 128 kW (174 PS) | Electric | 16.8–17.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 506–523 km | 16,704 |
| 2021–2025 | Electric motor | 70 kW (95 PS) | Electric | 16.7–16.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 363–520 km | 45,676 |
| 2021–2025 | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | 16.5–19.3 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 496–544 km | 117,356 |
| 2021–2025 | Electric motor | 220 kW (299 PS) | Electric | 17.6–18.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 470–492 km | 23,944 |
| 2021–2024 | Electric motor | 109 kW (148 PS) | Electric | 15.5–16.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 282–357 km | 5,590 |
| 2023–2024 | Electric motor | 195 kW (265 PS) | Electric | 17.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 500 km | 2,075 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 67 kW (91 PS) | Electric | 16.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 519 km | 69 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 110 kW (150 PS) | Electric | 17.0 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 517 km | 34 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 81 kW (110 PS) | Electric | 16.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 518 km | 16 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 89 kW (121 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 16 |
| 2023 | Electric motor | 95 kW (129 PS) | Electric | 16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 523 km | 13 |
| 2022 | Electric motor | 210 kW (286 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 47 |
| 2022 | Electric motor | 206 kW (280 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 34 |
| 2021 | Electric motor | 225 kW (306 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 82 |
| 2020 | Electric motor | 70 kW (95 PS) | Electric | 17.2 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 496 km | 9,566 |
| 2020 | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 430 |
| 2020 | Electric motor | 225 kW (306 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 128 |
| 2020 | Electric motor | 109 kW (148 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 76 |
| 2020 | Electric motor | 125 kW (170 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 60 |
| 2020 | Electric motor | 128 kW (174 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 10 |
United Kingdom 8 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026Pure Match 52kWh 170 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door | Electric motor | 125 kW (170 PS) | Electric | 16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 358 km |
| 2025–2026Black Edition 77kWh Pro 286PS 1-speed automatic 5 Door | Electric motor | 210 kW (286 PS) | Electric | 16.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 538 km |
| 2025–2026Pro Black Edition 77kWh 286 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door | Electric motor | 210 kW (286 PS) | Electric | 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 552 km |
| 2025–2026Pro Black Edition 77kWh 4MOTION 286 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door | Electric motor | 210 kW (286 PS) | Electric | 16.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 518 km |
| 2025–2026Pro Essential 77kWh 286 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door | Electric motor | 210 kW (286 PS) | Electric | 15.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 563 km |
| 2025–2026Pro Match 77kWh 286 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door | Electric motor | 210 kW (286 PS) | Electric | 15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 559 km |
| 2025–2026Pro Match 77kWh 4MOTION 286 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door | Electric motor | 210 kW (286 PS) | Electric | 16.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 524 km |
| 2025–2026GTX Edition 79kWh 4MOTION 340 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door | Electric motor | 250 kW (340 PS) | Electric | 17.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 518 km |
United States 2 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2026 | Electric motor | Electric | Automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 97–113 MPGe EPA | 0 g/km | 332–468 km |
| 2021–2026 | Electric motor | Electric | Automatic | All-wheel drive | 93–102 MPGe EPA | 0 g/km | 386–423 km |
Canada 4 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2026Sport utility vehicle: Small | Electric motor | 210 kW (286 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 18.5 kWh/100 km 5-cycle | 0 g/km | 468 km |
| 2024–2026Sport utility vehicle: Small | Electric motor | 250 kW (340 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 20.5 kWh/100 km 5-cycle | 0 g/km | 423 km |
| 2021–2025Sport utility vehicle: Small | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 19.6–21.7 kWh/100 km 5-cycle | 0 g/km | 332–443 km |
| 2021–2023Sport utility vehicle: Small | Electric motor | 220 kW (299 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 21.2–22.5 kWh/100 km 5-cycle | 0 g/km | 386–410 km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.