SUV · 2020–2024
VolkswagenID.4
VW’s volume electric family SUV. Pure, Pro and GTX trims differ a lot on battery and power — config matters more than the badge.
Best for: Families wanting a Golf-group EV with space.
Indicative running costs ~£1,503–£2,287 / year
- Power
- 148–299 hp
- Economy
- 3.2–3.8 mi/kWh
- Fuel
- Electric
- Boot
- 543–1,575 litres
- 0–60
- 8.5–11.5 sec 0–60 mph
- Ins. group
- Grp12–28, depending on trim and power
Owner essentials
The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.
Tyre size
Commonly 215/60 R17 – 235/50 R19 (trim dependent)
Tyre pressure (cold)
Often ~33–38 PSI cold — always use the door/fuel-flap sticker
Engine oil
No engine oil — follow EV reduction-gear / coolant schedule
Oil capacity
N/A (EV)
Spare / puncture kit
Often no spare — kit or roadside cover
ULEZ
Zero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)
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UK running costs
Ballpark annual ownership for a private Volkswagen ID.4 at ~8,000 miles/year.
~£1,503–£2,287 / year
| Cost | Indicative yearly figure |
|---|---|
| Energy (home charging) | ~£640/yr home charging @ £0.28/kWh, 8,000 miles (~3.5 mi/kWh) |
| Road tax | £0–£195 (EV rules changing — check GOV.UK) |
| Insurance | £550–£1,100 (indicative) |
| Servicing | ~£110–£230 (EV health check / cabin & brake fluid) |
| Tyres (avg) | ~£140–£300 averaged over a set |
- · Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
- · Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
- · Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.
Variants & trims
GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.
| Variant | Engine | Power | Economy | Road tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure / City Smaller battery. RWD ~52 kWh · 3.5–3.8 mi/kWh | RWD ~52 kWh | ~148–170 hp | 3.5–3.8 mi/kWh | £0–£195* |
Pro / Pro Performance Volume family buy. RWD ~77 kWh · 3.2–3.7 mi/kWh | RWD ~77 kWh | ~201–286 hp | 3.2–3.7 mi/kWh | £0–£195* |
GTX Performance ID.4. AWD · 3.0–3.5 mi/kWh | AWD | ~299 hp | 3.0–3.5 mi/kWh | £0–£195* |
Max / Style Kit packs. Various · 3.2–3.8 mi/kWh | Various | Various | 3.2–3.8 mi/kWh | £0–£195* |
*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.
Full specifications
Buying a used ID.4
- 1Confirm battery size (52 vs 77 kWh class)
- 2Check software update history
- 3GTX: tyre and suspension costs
- · Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
- · Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
- · Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying
Common faults to check
Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.
- Infotainment freezes / software bugs
- 12V battery issues
- Panel gap / trim rattles on early cars
Volkswagen ID.4 FAQs
Is a used Volkswagen ID.4 expensive to run in the UK?
As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£1,503–£2,287 / year including energy (home charging), tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.
What tyre pressure does a Volkswagen ID.4 need?
Often ~33–38 PSI cold — always use the door/fuel-flap sticker. Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.
What oil does a Volkswagen ID.4 take?
No engine oil — follow EV reduction-gear / coolant schedule. Capacity is N/A (EV). Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.
What are common Volkswagen ID.4 problems?
Buyers most often watch for: Infotainment freezes / software bugs; 12V battery issues. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.
Is the Volkswagen ID.4 ULEZ compliant?
Zero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)
Owner handbook
Official Volkswagen manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.
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Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN