Volkswagen ID.4 Pure 2023

Starting price: €42,940

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Usable battery
52 kWh
Nominal battery
55 kWh
Drive
RWD
Real range (combined)
289 km
AC charging
11 kW
DC fast charging
145 kW

Ownership summary

Verdict:

Volkswagen ID.4 Pure 2023 fits the role of a RWD electric SUV with a family-first ownership profile for daily driving, home charging and family use. The official WLTP range is a useful headline, but the BEVDB mixed estimate of about 289 km and the 225 km cold-highway scenario are better planning figures.

In daily use, home charging takes about 5 h 22 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 25 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 543-1575 L cargo and 160,000 km (period not listed) battery warranty. The BEVDB mixed estimate is meaningfully below the official range figure. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

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Daily drivingHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatThe BEVDB mixed estimate is meaningfully below the official range figure.

Range reality

Official WLTP range: 364 km
BEVDB mixed estimate: 289 km
Cold highway estimate: 225 km
Official vs BEVDB gap: -75 km / -21%

Charging reality

Home charging: 0-100% 5 h 22 min
Fast charging: 10-80% 25 min (est.)
10-80% range added: 203 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats: 5
Cargo: 543-1575 L
Battery warranty: 160,000 km (period not listed)

Data quality

Range confidence: High
Specs completeness: Partial
Estimate basis: WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data: Battery warranty period

Real Range

City - Mild Weather	361 km
City - Cold Weather	249 km
Highway - Mild Weather	276 km
Highway - Cold Weather	225 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Battery

Nominal Capacity	55 kWh
Usable Capacity	52 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	No Data
Warranty Mileage	160000 km
Cathode Material	NCM

Source: Manufacturer

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Charging

Home / Destination

Charging Type	Type 2
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power	11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)	5 h 22 min
Charge Speed (mild)	60 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	40 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging Port	CCS Combo 2
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power (max)	145 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)	87 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)	25 min
Charge Speed (mild)	520 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	400 km/h
Autocharge Supported	No

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported	Yes
Supported Protocol	ISO 15118-2

Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible	Yes
Automatically using Navigation	Yes

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Charging Times

Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~5h 20m

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A	2.3 kW	25h 40m	12 km/h	—
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A	3.7 kW	16h	20 km/h	—
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A	7.4 kW	8h	39 km/h	—
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A	11 kW	5h 20m	58 km/h	—
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A	11 kW	5h 20m	58 km/h	Limited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~25 min

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
CCS 50 kWCCS connector	50 kW avg.	44 min	301 km/h	—
CCS 150+ kWCCS connector	87 kW avg.	25 min	523 km/h	Vehicle-limited above 150 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Performance

Acceleration	9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed	160 km/h
Total Power	125 kW (170 PS)
Total Torque	310 Nm
Drive	RWD

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

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Energy Consumption

BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)	289 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)	17.9 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range	364 km
Rated Consumption	16.3 kWh/100 km

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Safety (NCAP)

Safety Rating	5/5
Adult Occupant	93%
Child Occupant	89%
Rating Year	2021
Vulnerable Road Users	76%
Safety Assist	85%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	4584 mm
Width	1852 mm
Width with Mirrors	No Data
Height	1640 mm
Wheelbase	2771 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1991 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2500 kg
Max. Payload	584 kg
Cargo Volume	543 L
Cargo Volume Max	1575 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	0 L
Roof Load	75 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked	750 kg
Towing Weight Braked	1000 kg
Vertical Load Max	75 kg

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Miscellaneous

Price	€42,940
Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 3 seats
Turning Circle	10.2 m
Platform	VW MEB
EV Dedicated Platform	Yes
Car Body	SUV
Roof Rails	Yes
Heat Pump	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	No, optional

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.