German legacy automaker Volkswagen has raised the EPA range rating of the new 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 owing to the upgraded drive unit, InsideEVs reported.
Changes
In hindsight, Volkswagen stated earlier this year that the 2024 ID.4 would feature a longer driving range and stronger power with an 82 kWh battery pack.
The German automaker also improved the drive unit rating from the previous 150 kilowatts to 210 kilowatts, improving the model’s efficiency and driving range without modifying battery capacity.
VW has yet to reveal the full specifications of the upcoming 2024 ID.4. However, the EPA listed the model, disclosing its range and efficiency ratings.
As of today, EPA’s listing indicated three ratings for the ID.4 Pro, ID.4 AWD Pro, and ID.4 AWD Pro S variants. Ratings for other trims may become available at a later date. Without further ado, here are the details for the said model variants.
2024 Volkswagen ID.4’s EPA Range rating
Presented below are the EPA Range rating of the three 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 trims:
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro | 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs [Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label] | EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses) |
| Combined | 291 miles | 113 MPGe: 298 Wh/mi |
| City | N/A | 122 MPGe: 276 Wh/mi |
| Highway | N/A | 104 MPGe: 324 Wh/mi |
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro / AWD Pro S | 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro / AWD Pro S :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs [Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label] | EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses): |
| Combined | 263 miles | 102 MPGe: 330 Wh/mi |
| City | N/A | 108 MPGe: 312 Wh/mi |
| Highway | N/A | 96 MPGe: 351 Wh/mi |
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro demonstrates a 5.4% increase from the previous model year. Meanwhile, the AWD trims offer a 2.9% improvement.
Apart from these improvements, Auto Blog also noted that the new model will have better infotainment software with a bigger 12.9″ touchscreen. It also features an upgraded illuminated touch slider for temperature and volume control.
Basic specs and pricing
Here are the basic specifications of the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4:
| Model | Drive | Battery (kWh) | EPA Range | 0-60 mph (sec) | Base Price | Dest. Charge | Tax Credit | Effective Price |
| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Standard 19-inch | RWD | 62 | 209 mi | 7.1 | $38,995 | +$1,295 | $7,500 | $32,790 |
| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 S 20-inch | RWD | 62 | 209 mi | 7.3 | $43,995 | +$1,295 | $7,500 | $37,790 |
| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro 19-inch | RWD | 82 | 275 mi | 7.7 | $43,995 | +$1,295 | $7,500 | $37,790 |
| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S 20-inch | RWD | 82 | 275 mi | 7.8 | $48,995 | +$1,295 | $7,500 | $42,790 |
| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro 19-inch | AWD | 82 | 255 mi | 5.7 | $47,795 | +$1,295 | $7,500 | $41,590 |
| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S 20-inch | AWD | 82 | 255 mi | 5.8 | $52,795 | +$1,295 | $7,500 | $46,590 |
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro | RWD | 82 | 291 mi | |||||
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro | AWD | 82 | 263 mi | |||||
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S | AWD | 82 | 263 mi |
Volkswagen’s new rear-drive units enabled the 2024 ID. 4 model to have more range, efficiency and range. However, it will be challenging for the company to mass-produce the new model, considering the shortage of new APP550 e-motors. The 2024 ID.4 EV may hit the US market later than the early 2024 schedule.
