Volkswagen ID.4 vs petrol car: savings

Yearly running-cost savings and break-even point for the Volkswagen ID.4 compared with a petrol car.

Usable battery77 kWh

WLTP range550 km

Efficiency14.0 kWh/100 km

Max charging11 / 175 kW

Volkswagen ID.4: compact SUV body style illustration — Volkswagen ID.4 Pro RWD · body style illustration (not the exact model)

Volkswagen ID.4 vs petrol savings

Yearly energy cost by country (15,000 km)

Country	Volkswagen ID.4	Petrol car	Saved
United Kingdom	£608	£1,703	£1,095
Germany	€894	€2,289	€1,396
France	€592	€2,164	€1,572
Canada	C$395	C$1,462	C$1,067
Australia	A$836	A$1,502	A$665
United Arab Emirates	AED 684	AED 2,272	AED 1,588
India	₹16,031	₹98,407	₹82,375
Saudi Arabia	SAR 450	SAR 2,272	SAR 1,821
Netherlands	€591	€2,388	€1,797
Spain	€617	€1,880	€1,263
Italy	€685	€2,087	€1,402
Japan	¥81,774	¥150,832	¥69,058
Norway	€444	€2,048	€1,604
Sweden	€626	€1,540	€913
China	CN¥1,210	CN¥8,005	CN¥6,794
South Africa	R7,323	R19,198	R11,875
Mexico	MX$4,250	MX$24,940	MX$20,690
Turkey	₺6,699	₺51,860	₺45,161

Frequently asked questions

How much can I save with a Volkswagen ID.4?

Charging at home, about €1,241 a year in energy for 15,000 km at average prices, compared with a 6.5 L/100 km petrol car. Lower maintenance adds to that.

When does a Volkswagen ID.4 pay for itself?

It depends on the price difference with the car you’d otherwise buy. Enter both prices under “Customize” in the calculator to see your break-even year.