What Is the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4?
The ID.4 is Volkswagen’s all-electric compact SUV; it comes with single-motor rear-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive. RWD versions offer a choice of a small or large battery and are rated at 201 horsepower with the former and 282 hp with the latter. AWD versions come solely with the larger battery and make 335 hp. The ID.4’s competitors include the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Nissan Ariya, Tesla Model Y and Toyota bZ4X.
What’s New on the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4?
VW produced a small number of Limited and S Limited ID.4s early in the 2025 model year that mirrored the 2024 model’s Standard and S trims in content. Midway through the 2025 model year, the ID.4 received minor revisions, including updated software and slight alterations in its standard equipment. A Black Package for S and S Plus trims adds black 20-inch wheels and black exterior trim touches.
How Much Range Does the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Have?
The ID.4’s estimated driving range varies from 206-291 miles depending on drive wheels, battery size and trim.
How Long Does It Take to Charge the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4?
On a compatible DC fast charger, the ID.4 can charge its battery from 10% to 80% in as little as 29 minutes. On a Level 2 plug, charging to 100% requires about six to eight hours depending on battery size.
What Features in the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 11-kilowatt onboard charger
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Heated front seats
- Automatic LED headlights
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 12.9-inch infotainment screen with navigation
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Wireless phone charging
- Digital instrument panel
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Adaptive cruise control
- USB-C charging
Available features include:
- Upgraded LED lighting
- Panoramic moonroof
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Heated steering wheel
- 30-color ambient lighting system
- Power-folding side mirrors
Should I Buy the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4?
The all-electric ID.4 is a compelling compact SUV with generous occupant and cargo space, plus ride quality that’s a bit more comfortable than that of its sportier rival EVs. Updates for last year addressed one of our biggest complaints about the ID.4 — its previous slow and finicky touchscreen — but its other touch-sensitive controls still annoy.
