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The Volkswagen ID.4 is a popular choice on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the ID.4 5 stars in 2021, with 93% adult occupant and 89% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,945 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £162/month or 24p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2021
Monthly Cost
£162
est. annual total
New From
£37,000
Euro NCAP tested the ID.4 in 2021 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
89%
Pedestrian
68%
Safety Assist
85%
There are 3 known DVSA recalls affecting the Volkswagen ID.4. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/516
On affected vehicles there is a possibility a door may open unexpectedly.
Build dates: 2023-06-20 to 2025-09-08
R/2024/221
On VW ID.4 and ID.7 vehicles of a limited production period the bolted connection of the front seats between backrest and seat pan may be incorrect. The restraint effect of the seat may be insufficient in the event of an accident. There is therefore an increased risk for occupants.
Build dates: 2022-08-30 to 2024-04-18
R/2021/409
Possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear.
Build dates: 2021-03-17 to 2021-04-09
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Volkswagen ID.4 are estimated at around £1,945 per year, or £162 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,495
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
77 kWh
Range (WLTP)
323 mi
Motor
150 kW
201 bhp
Drive
RWD
Rapid charge: 29 min (5-80%) | Home charge: 8h (0-100%)
Starting from £37,000 new, a Volkswagen ID.4 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £27,750 | −£9,250 |
| 2 years | 64% | £23,600 | −£13,400 |
| 3 years | 56% | £20,750 | −£16,250 |
| 4 years | 50% | £18,700 | −£18,300 |
| 5 years | 46% | £17,200 | −£19,800 |
| 6 years | 43% | £16,000 | −£21,000 |
| 7 years | 41% | £15,000 | −£22,000 |
| 8 years | 39% | £14,250 | −£22,750 |
| 9 years | 37% | £13,550 | −£23,450 |
| 10 years | 35% | £12,900 | −£24,100 |
Euro NCAP awarded the ID.4 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2021. It scored 93% for adult occupant protection, 89% for child occupant protection, 68% for vulnerable road users, and 85% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old ID.4 are estimated at around £1,945 per year (£162/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 3 known safety recalls affecting the ID.4. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new ID.4 starts from around £37,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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