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Volkswagen ID.4

A stock 201-hp motor powered the NORRA Mexican 1000's first production-based EV finisher.1

Researched October 28, 2026 from 27 sources

At a glance

0200400
146–335 hpPower
07.515
5.4–10.9 s0–100 km/h
0100200
160–180 km/hTop speed
0400800
220–679 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
1,891–2,256 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.21112

Engine
APP 310/APP 550 electric drive; single- or dual-motor versions2
Layout
MEB; rear-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD2
Gearbox
Single-speed automatic810
Built at
Zwickau/Emden, Germany; Anting/Foshan, China; Chattanooga, US (2022–2026)2

The story

Volkswagen's first global electric car, the ID.4 debuted in September 2020 to tackle the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V's market. Its dedicated MEB platform was designed for electric mobility.234

2017: Crozz concepts preview the ID.420172020: September 23: global debut20202021: World Car of the Year · NORRA Mexican 1000: an EV first · AWD: 295 hp, 5.5 seconds to 60 mph · 57,566 km across 49 states20212022: Chattanooga starts ID.4 assembly20222024: APP 550 and a 12.9-inch screen20242026: April: Chattanooga assembly ends2026 Volkswagen ID. Crozz: 2017Volkswagen ID. Crozz II: 2017Volkswagen ID.4 (E21): 2020–presentE21 201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones220
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YearWhat happened
2017Volkswagen ID. Crozz
2017Volkswagen ID. Crozz II
2020–presentVolkswagen ID.4 (E21)
2017Crozz concepts preview the ID.4
2020September 23: global debut
2021World Car of the Year
2021NORRA Mexican 1000: an EV first
2021AWD: 295 hp, 5.5 seconds to 60 mph
202157,566 km across 49 states
2022Chattanooga starts ID.4 assembly
2024APP 550 and a 12.9-inch screen
2026April: Chattanooga assembly ends
  1. 2017

    Crozz concepts preview the ID.4

    The I.D. Crozz and I.D. Crozz II concepts debut in Shanghai and Frankfurt, previewing the production ID.4.2

  2. 2020

    September 23: global debut

    Launch cars offer a rear motor with 201 hp, 77 kWh usable and up to 520 km WLTP range; 125-kW DC charging can add 320 km in about 30 minutes.23

  3. 2021

    World Car of the Year

    The ID.4 wins the 2021 title ahead of the Honda e and Toyota Yaris.2

  4. 2021

    NORRA Mexican 1000: an EV first

    A rear-drive ID.4 becomes the first production-based EV to finish the rally, retaining its stock 201-hp motor and 82-kWh battery.1

  5. 2021

    AWD: 295 hp, 5.5 seconds to 60 mph

    MotorWeek records a 33.5-m stop from 60 mph for the AWD Pro S; the 82-kWh pack's quoted maximum range falls from 418 to 386 km with AWD.5

  6. 2021

    57,566 km across 49 states

    Rainer Zietlow and Derek Collins complete a 97-day ID.4 drive, setting the record for longest non-solar EV journey in one country.6

  7. 2022

    Chattanooga starts ID.4 assembly

    Production starts on July 26. For model year 2023, new Standard and S trims introduce a 62-kWh gross battery to the North American lineup.2

  8. 2024

    APP 550 and a 12.9-inch screen

    The 82-kWh cars gain new drive and display hardware, plus up to 175-kW DC charging and battery preconditioning. A rear-drive Pro S tests at 5.6 seconds to 60 mph.278

  9. 2026

    April: Chattanooga assembly ends

    Chattanooga assembly ends amid falling sales as the plant shifts to the 2027 Atlas and higher-volume models; ID.4 sales continue in Europe.29

Every generation

  • Volkswagen ID. Crozz
    Volkswagen ID. Crozz2017
  • Volkswagen ID. Crozz II
    Volkswagen ID. Crozz II2017
  • Volkswagen ID.4
    E212020–present

Power over the years

From 201 hp to 335 hp in 4 years.

0100200300400 202020222024 hp 2020 · 201 hp · Launch rear-drive, 77 kWh2021 · 146 hp · Pure, 52 kWh2021 · 168 hp · Pure Performance, 52 kWh2021 · 295 hp · GTX / AWD Pro S2024 · 282 hp · Pro S RWD, 468-km EPA range2024 · 335 hp · GTX / 82-kWh AWD 335 hp GTX / 82-kWh AWD 201 hp Launch rear-drive, 77 kWh
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YearHorsepowerModel
2020201Launch rear-drive, 77 kWh
2021146Pure, 52 kWh
2021168Pure Performance, 52 kWh
2021295GTX / AWD Pro S
2024282Pro S RWD, 468-km EPA range
2024335GTX / 82-kWh AWD

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Pure / Pure Performance (France)

  • Pro / Pro Performance

    Standard

    Pro / Pro Performance

  • Standard

    Standard / S (North America)

  • Pro / Pro S (North America)

    Standard

    Pro / Pro S (North America)

  • ID.4 Crozz (China)

    Standard

    ID.4 Crozz (China)

  • ID.4 X (China)

    Standard

    ID.4 X (China)

  • ID.5

    Standard

    ID.5

  • GTX

    Performance

    GTX

  • Special

    Black Edition

    282 hp
  • 1ST / 1ST Max

    Limited

    1ST / 1ST Max

    201 hp

  • Limited

    Edition Limitée FFF

    2024

    282 hp

    23 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Smooth, flowing bodywork and a grilleless face; the ID.4's drag coefficient is 0.28.34
  • Short overhangs, with wheels pushed toward the body's corners.218
  • On equipped cars, an illuminated strip links the headlights.16
  • Optional contrasting trim highlights the C-pillars.4
  • Raised ride height and plastic body cladding give the streamlined shape its SUV stance.18

Year by year

  1. 2023 (North America)

    Redesigned center console; the 12-inch infotainment screen becomes standard across the range.219

  2. 2024

    Pro trims gain a driver-angled 12.9-inch screen and lit sliders; the updated cockpit uses a steering-column drive selector.2812

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Volkswagen ID.4
    ID.4
    Photo of a Volkswagen ID.3
    Volkswagen ID.3

    Volkswagen ID.3

    Look for the ID.4's taller ride height and plastic body cladding around its ID.3-like streamlined body.18

Against its rivals

  • Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1

    ID.4 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1

    Price as tested lower is better

    ID.4$41,995
    Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1$51,500
    21
  • Chevrolet Bolt EUV (2022)

    ID.4 vs Chevrolet Bolt EUV (2022)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    ID.47.3 s
    Chevrolet Bolt EUV (2022)6.7 s
    21
  • Kia EV6 (RWD)

    ID.4 vs Kia EV6 (RWD)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    ID.45.6 s
    Kia EV6 (RWD)6.5 s
    8
  • Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023)

    ID.4 vs Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    ID.45.6 s
    Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023)4.4 s
    8

Prices

Value today $19.7K–$24.3K19

Price when newValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 20202022202420262028 Value today: $19,700–$24,300 2021 · $39,995 · US Pro RWD base; Statement +$4,5002021 · $43,995 · US 1st Edition base2021 · $43,695 · US AWD Pro base; Gradient +$1,5002021 · $49,370 · US AWD Pro S base2023 · $37,495 · US base2023 · $47,495 · US Pro S base2024 · $41,160 · US base2024 · $51,420 · US Pro S RWD base2024 · $51,815 · US Pro S RWD as tested 2021 · $39,995 · US base Pro RWD, 2021 model year
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2021Launch price$39,995US base Pro RWD, 2021 model year
2021Price when new$39,995US Pro RWD base; Statement +$4,500
2021Price when new$43,995US 1st Edition base
2021Price when new$43,695US AWD Pro base; Gradient +$1,500
2021Price when new$49,370US AWD Pro S base
2023Price when new$37,495US base
2023Price when new$47,495US Pro S base
2024Price when new$41,160US base
2024Price when new$51,420US Pro S RWD base
2024Price when new$51,815US Pro S RWD as tested
2026Value today$19,700–$24,300

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “57,566.297 km in one country”
    • “Across Canada with 18 charging stops”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 4 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 27 sources
  1. Volkswagen ID.4 Becomes First Production-Based EV To Complete the NORRA Mexican 1000 thedrive.com
  2. Volkswagen ID.4 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  3. The new Volkswagen ID.4 – World premiere of the fully electrically driven SUV | Volkswagen Newsroom volkswagen-newsroom.com
  4. Tested: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Seeks to Normalize Electric Cars caranddriver.com
  5. 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S - MotorWeek motorweek.org
  6. Duo break record with 35,000-mile electric car journey across US | Guinness World Records guinnessworldrecords.com
  7. The new ID.4 and ID.5 | Volkswagen Newsroom volkswagen-newsroom.com
  8. 2024 Volkswagen ID4 First Test Review: Better EV, But Compromises Remain motortrend.com
  9. Volkswagen Ending Production of ID4 in U.S., Future of EVs Unclear motortrend.com
  10. New Volkswagen ID.4 GTX 2021 review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  11. Prix Volkswagen ID.4 (2021). Le SUV électrique à partir de 39 370 € - L'argus largus.fr
  12. Upgrade for the ID.4 and ID.5: new infotainment system with intuitive operation, new electric drive with more power and efficiency | Volkswagen Newsroom volkswagen-newsroom.com
  13. Used Volkswagen ID.4 (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: low prices make EV an attractive buy | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  14. Volkswagen ID.4 (2021-2027) used car buying guide | CompleteCar.ie completecar.ie
  15. Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 Black Edition launched with added style and kit | Electrifying.com electrifying.com
  16. Verdenspremiere for Volkswagen ID.4 | Volkswagen kommunikasjon.ntb.no
  17. 10 ans de partenariat avec la Fédération Française de Football : Volkswagen lance l’ID.4 ‘Edition Limitée FFF’, une série spéciale produite à seulement 23 exemplaires - Volkswagen | Espace Média Volks media.volkswagen.fr
  18. 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 aims to (finally) bring electric cars to the masses - Digital Trends digitaltrends.com
  19. Is This Used German EV the Best Value Out There? - Autoblog autoblog.com
  20. Volkswagen ID. Crozz - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  21. 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV vs. VW ID4 + Ford Mustang Mach-E Comparison Test: EV SUVs Review motortrend.com
  22. Volkswagen ID.4 – Stylistyka nadwozia i nowoczesny design SUV-a volkswagen.pl
  23. Well-balanced and sporty at the same time – the new ID.4 chassis | Volkswagen Newsroom volkswagen-newsroom.com
  24. Challenge driver cruises across Canada in battery-powered car to set electrifying record | Guinness World Records guinnessworldrecords.com
  25. Ant-Man's Family Wheels Choice | Volkswagen Group Africa vw.co.za
  26. Volkswagen se asocia con Warner Bros. y Legendary Entertainment para el estreno mundial de la película «Godzilla x Kong: El Nuevo Imperio» con la aparición del Volkswagen ID.4 – Volkswagen volkswagen.es
  27. Buying a Used VW ID.4 (2021 on): Pure, Pro or GTX, the Recall, Range & What to Check | EVGuide.uk evguide.uk
  • thedrive.com
  • en.wikipedia.org
  • volkswagen-newsroom.com
  • caranddriver.com
  • motorweek.org
  • guinnessworldrecords.com
  • motortrend.com
  • autoexpress.co.uk
  • largus.fr
  • completecar.ie
  • electrifying.com
  • kommunikasjon.ntb.no
  • media.volkswagen.fr
  • digitaltrends.com

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