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2025Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDElectricity

2025 Volkswagen ID.4 S

EPA ID: 49158

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115

City MPG

107

Combined MPG

107MPG· Excellent

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 S achieves an EPA-estimated 107 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 115 MPG in the city and 98 MPG on the highway.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $700, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would spend $7,250 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Fuel TypeElectricity

EngineN/A

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic (A1)

Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions0 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score10/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$700

5-Year Cost DeltaSpend $7,250

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

106.7

Impact vs EPA

+$0

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

⚡ EV Climate Range Simulator

Cold (-10°F)70°FHot (110°F)

Extreme temperatures severely impact lithium-ion battery chemistry and require heavy HVAC usage. See how your range degrades in freezing winters or scorching summers.

Battery Efficiency

100%

Est. Real Range*

238 mi

*Assumes 75kWh pack

EV / PHEV Intel

Powertrain TypeElectricity

MPGe Combined107

Range Anxiety Index: Low Anxiety

Solid daily driver. Requires planning for inter-city travel.

Estimated EPA Range: ~238 miles

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$429/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$13,860

53.9%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$4,000

15.6%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$7,459

29.0%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.6%

Total 5-Year Cost$25,719

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #26V030000·2026-03-18

critical

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EA. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 23, 2026.

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