How Long Does It Take to Charge A 2023 Volkswagen ID.4?

Whether you’ve been thinking about switching to electric from gas-powered vehicles or you’re already experienced with all-electric and ready to upgrade, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 is an excellent choice. The spacious interior, quiet cabin, and smooth ride make driving fun, while the tight turning radius makes U-turns and parking easier for any driver. Electric vehicles have some drivers leery about charging time and capabilities. In this article, the Volkswagen of Marion team will answer how long it takes to charge a Volkswagen ID.4 and more questions regarding its electric capabilities before you schedule your test drive.

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Meet the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4

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You can purchase the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 in four trim levels: Standard, Pro, Pro S, and Pro S Plus. The base trim features 19-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights and daytime running lights, and illuminated handle recesses. Moving up to the Pro S adds 20-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights with adaptive front lighting, LED taillights, black roof rails, and power-adjustable heated exterior mirrors.

With the Pro S, you also get a hands-free easy open and close remote power rear liftgate, illuminated front light line, illuminated front and rear logos, and a panoramic fixed glass roof. Finally, the top-of-the-line Pro S Plus upgrades you with 20-inch dynamic two-tone alloy wheels, power-folding exterior mirrors, silver roof accents, silver roof rails, and puddle lights on the side mirrors. Depending on your choice of trim, the ID.4 is available in various eye-catching colors, such as Aurora Red Metallic or Tourmaline Blue Metallic.

All-Electric Power and Performance

The Standard trim has a 62 kWh battery pack as its source of power. This provides an estimated all-electric range of 209 miles with 201 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque. With this power pack, you can go from zero to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds. The charging time for a zero to 100% charge of the 62 kWh battery pack is as follows:

• Level 1 (1.2 kW standard home outlet with ground fault circuit interrupter): 65 hours.
• Level 2 (7.2 kW home or public AC charging station): 9.3 hours.
• Level 2 (9.6 kW home or public AC charging station): 7.15 hours.
• Level 2 (11 kW home or public AC charging station): 6.15 hours.
• DC Fast Charger (max DC): 29 minutes.

If you need to recharge on the go at a DC Fast Charging public station, you can add 64 miles of range to your ID.4 by plugging in for 10 minutes. With the 62 kWh battery pack, the Standard is only available in a rear-wheel-drive model.

All other trims use an 82 kWh battery pack for 201 horsepower, 229 lb-ft of torque, and a 7.7-second zero-to-60 takeoff. You can enjoy a range of 275 miles with the larger battery pack and rear-wheel drive, giving you more time on the road. Charging times for the 82 kWh battery using rear-wheel drive include:

• Level 1 (1.2 kW standard home outlet with ground fault circuit interrupter): 83 hours.
• Level 2 (7.2 kW home or public AC charging station): 11.3 hours.
• Level 2 (9.6 kW home or public AC charging station): 9.0 hours.
• Level 2 (11 kW home or public AC charging station): 7.3 hours.
• DC Fast Charger (max DC) from 10% to 80%: 30 minutes for SK On to 36 minutes with LG Energy Solution.

For recharging on the go, you can get 89 miles of range with SK On or 82 miles with LG Energy Solution.

With the 82 kWh battery models, you can upgrade to an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system for better traction and control over various road and weather conditions. The specs on the AWD are slightly lower but still impressive, featuring a 255-mile range, 295 horsepower, and 229 lb-ft of torque. You also get a zero-to-60 time of 5.7 seconds, making the AWD option faster on takeoff. Charging times for the 82 kWh battery using AWD include:

• Level 1 (1.2 kW standard home outlet with ground fault circuit interrupter): 83 hours.
• Level 2 (7.2 kW home or public AC charging station): 11.3 hours.
• Level 2 (9.6 kW home or public AC charging station): 9.0 hours.
• Level 2 (11 kW home or public AC charging station): 7.3 hours.
• DC Fast Charger (max DC) from 10% to 80%: 30 minutes.

You gain 81 miles of electric range from a 10-minute charge using maximum DC at a public DC Fast charging station.

Depending on the trim level and drivetrain, you’ll get an EPA-estimated 104 to 115 MPGe in the city and 93 to 99 MPGe for highway driving. Those are impressive ratings for a compact crossover SUV.

How Much Does It Cost To Charge the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4?

The national average for residential electricity in 2021 was 13 cents per kilowatt-hour, one of the highest rates on record. Using that figure, it would cost approximately $10 to fully charge the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. For a more exact quote for your area, contact your local electric company to determine your electricity costs. The Volkswagen ID.4 qualifies for three full years of unlimited charging nationwide at all Electrify America charging station locations, saving you even more money. Currently, approximately 470 charging stations with over 2,000 DC Fast chargers are available for your ID.4.

How Much Does It Cost To Drive an ID.4?

Considering that the national average for electricity costs equates to a $10 full charge on the ID.4 and taking the average range of 250 miles, you can expect each mile to cost you approximately 4 cents. If you drive 12,000 miles annually, you’ll save about $400 by charging the ID.4 versus putting fuel in a traditional gas-powered vehicle of the same size.

When you’re ready to slide behind the wheel of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, please stop by to see our Volkswagen of Marion sales team. We’d love to answer your questions, give you a tour of our showroom, or get you set up for a test drive in the ID.4 or any other Volkswagen we have available.

You can find us at 4403 W. DeYoung St., in Marion, Illinois, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Complete our secure online form or call us at (618) 249-3841 to book your test drive.