MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 6 EPA ratings of the ID.4 since 2021 it has averaged 108.7 MPGe, and the 2026 model beats the 99.7 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2024–2026. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $683.
Every Volkswagen ID.4 version, compared
The Volkswagen ID.4 was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 117.3 / 100 | 2021–2026 | $632 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda CR-V is rated 39 MPGe, the Tesla Model Y 131.5 MPGe and the Hyundai Kona 118 MPGe, next to 113 MPGe for the 2026 ID.4.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2026) | 29.8 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.051 |
| Charging per year | $608 |
| Charging over five years | $3,040 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2024–2026 | −$82 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $683 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 does better in town than out of it: 122 in the city against 104 on the highway, $98 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 122 MPGe | $563 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 104 MPGe | $661 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -18 MPGe (-15%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the ID.4 changed over the years
The ID.4 peaked in 2026 at 113 MPGe (122 city, 104 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2021 at 99 — 14 MPGe apart, or $86 a year in charging between buying one year and the other. The biggest single-year change came in 2022: 99 to 107 MPGe.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 122 / 104 | 1 | $608 | |
| 2025 | 122 / 104 | 1 | $608 | |
| 2024 | 122 / 104 | 1 | $608 | |
| 2023 | 115 / 99 | 1 | $643 | |
| 2022 | 116 / 98 | 1 | $643 | |
| 2021 | 107 / 91 | 1 | $694 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Volkswagen ID.4 — 1 engine across 2021–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $683. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 rated at?
113 MPGe combined, 122 city and 104 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2021 the ID.4 has averaged 108.7 MPGe.
Is the 2026 ID.4 more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 113 against 113 MPGe combined.
Which ID.4 year has the best efficiency?
The 2026, at 113 MPGe combined (122 city, 104 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the ID.4 get better efficiency than the Honda CR-V?
Yes: 113 MPGe for the 2026 ID.4 against 39 for the 2026 Honda CR-V, about $1,155 a year less to run.
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