How much does Volkswagen ID.4 DC fast charging cost?

Volkswagen ID.4 DC fast charging (135 kW peak) on DC CCS (any network) averages $0.35/kWh at public stations. A 10–80% fast charge session costs approximately $13.02. Charging to 80% takes about 38 minutes. CCS fast charging is available at Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, and many other networks.

What is the monthly charging cost for a Volkswagen ID.4?

Most Volkswagen ID.4 owners drive 1,000 miles/month and charge primarily at home. At the national average electricity rate, that's $50/month. If you mix home and public charging (80/15/5 split), expect $65/month. Electricity rates vary by state — owners in Louisiana pay as low as $38/month while California owners pay around $93/month.

How much does a Volkswagen ID.4 save on fuel vs gas?

The Volkswagen ID.4 saves approximately $818/year on fuel vs the VW Tiguan (27 MPG at $3.2/gallon). The gas car costs $1422/year for 12,000 miles; the Volkswagen ID.4 costs $604/year at home. Over 5 years, that's $4,090 in fuel savings.

Volkswagen ID.4 Charging Cost 2026

Standard · 62.0 kWh battery · 206 mi range · 3.2 mi/kWh

Monthly home cost

$50

at 1,000 mi/mo

Cost per mile

5.0¢

vs 11.9¢ gas

Full charge cost

$9.98

at home (62.0 kWh)

Annual fuel savings

$818

vs VW Tiguan

Volkswagen ID.4 Home Charging Cost

At National Average (16.1¢/kWh)

Full charge (home) $9.98

Per mile 5.0¢

Monthly (1,000 mi) $50

Annual (12,000 mi) $604

Level 2 charge time 4.5 hrs

State Rate Comparison

Louisiana (10.2¢) $32/mo

Washington (10.8¢) $34/mo

Oklahoma (11.5¢) $36/mo

National avg (16.1¢) $50/mo

Texas (12.1¢) $38/mo

New York (22.5¢) $70/mo

California (30.0¢) $94/mo

Rates from EIA 2025 residential averages. Your actual rate may vary.

Volkswagen ID.4 DC Fast Charging Cost

Public DC Fast Charging

Network DC CCS (any network)

Peak charge rate 135 kW

Avg public rate ~$0.35/kWh

Session cost (10–80%) ~$13.02

Time to 80% 38 min

Home vs Public: Annual Cost

Home (Level 2, 100%) $604/yr

Public L2 (100%) $1,511/yr

DC Fast (100%) $1,313/yr

Typical mix (80/15/5) $775/yr

Volkswagen ID.4 vs Gas: Fuel Cost Comparison

Volkswagen ID.4 (Electric)

Efficiency 3.2 mi/kWh

Cost per mile 5.0¢

Annual fuel cost $604

VW Tiguan (Gas, 27 MPG)

Efficiency 27 MPG

Cost per mile 11.9¢

Annual fuel cost $1,422

Annual fuel savings switching to Volkswagen ID.4

$818/year

$4,090 over 5 years · 6.9¢/mile cheaper

Volkswagen ID.4 Charging FAQ

How much does it cost to charge a Volkswagen ID.4 at home?

At the US national average of 16.1¢/kWh, a full Volkswagen ID.4 charge costs $9.98 (62.0 kWh battery). At 12,000 miles/year, home charging costs $604/year ($50/month). That works out to 5.0¢ per mile — vs 11.9¢ per mile for the VW Tiguan.

What is the average monthly charging cost for a Volkswagen ID.4?

Most Volkswagen ID.4 owners pay $50–$65/month charging at home, depending on local electricity rates. California owners (30¢/kWh) pay around $94/month. Washington state owners (10.8¢/kWh) pay just $34/month. If you add occasional DC fast charging sessions, budget an extra $15–30/month.

How long does a Volkswagen ID.4 take to charge?

Level 2 home charging (240V, 11.0 kW): roughly 4.5 hours from 20% to full. DC fast charging (135 kW peak): about 38 minutes to reach 80%. DC fast charging is available at Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, and other CCS-compatible networks nationwide. Most Volkswagen ID.4 owners charge overnight at home 90%+ of the time.