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2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Review

VW’s compact/midsize EV crossover with published 2026 EPA MPGe. Axis scores pending; crash ratings not asserted without a fetched MY page.

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2026 · James Calder · published 2026-10-07

2026 Volkswagen ID.4

ID.4 is Volkswagen's mainstream battery-electric crossover for buyers who want a familiar VW dealer relationship rather than a Tesla-only ownership model. Trade-offs: charging-network strategy differs from Tesla Superchargers, and efficiency varies sharply with AWD.

What's confirmed (EPA 2026)

ID.4 (RWD listed): 113 MPGe combined (122 city / 104 highway), 30 kWh/100 miles
ID.4 AWD: 102 MPGe combined (108/96), 33 kWh/100 miles

Practical notes

RWD is the efficiency play in the EPA table; AWD costs MPGe. Confirm battery pack, wheels, and DC fast-charge curve on VW US materials for the exact trim. Compare against Model Y on range, network access, and cabin ergonomics — not a single number.

Safety

Score pending / ratings not yet applied in DriveRevu numerics. Fetch NHTSA/IIHS 2026 ID.4 pages before quoting stars or awards.

Method

See [How we score](/method).

Sources

EPA — Gas Mileage of 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2026VolkswagenID4.shtml (fetched 2026-10-06)
Volkswagen — ID.4 — https://www.vw.com/en/models/id4.html (OEM; verify MY)

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