Rates updated July 2026 · Electricity: U.S. EIA · Range: EPA estimate, longest-range trim
Charging a Volkswagen ID.4 from empty to full at home costs about $16.68 at the US average electricity rate of 18.31¢/kWh. Depending on where you live, that ranges from $11.59 in Louisiana to $43.73 in Hawaii.
Per mile, the Volkswagen ID.4 costs about 5.7¢ at the national average, versus about 14.3¢ for a 28-mpg gas car at $4.00 a gallon. Over 1,000 miles a month that's roughly $57 versus $143.
How long does a Volkswagen ID.4 take to charge at home?
| Charger | 20% → 80% | 0% → 100% | Miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – 120V wall outlet (1.4 kW) | 41 h 21 min | 68 h 54 min | 4 |
| Level 2 – 32A (7.7 kW) | 7 h 06 min | 11 h 50 min | 25 |
| Level 2 – 40A / NEMA 14-50 (9.6 kW) | 5 h 42 min | 9 h 29 min | 31 |
| Level 2 – 48A hardwired (11.5 kW) | 4 h 45 min | 7 h 55 min | 37 |
Actual speed is limited by the car's onboard charger and slows near 100%. Check your trim's maximum AC charging rate before buying a 48A charger.
Your Volkswagen ID.4 charging cost calculator
Assumes Level 2 home charging at 90% efficiency and EPA-rated range. Electricity rates: EIA residential averages, July 2026.
Cost to charge a Volkswagen ID.4 in every state
| State | Rate | Full charge | Per 1,000 mi | Saved vs gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $11.59 | $40 | $103 |
| Nevada | 12.77¢ | $11.63 | $40 | $103 |
| Utah | 13.12¢ | $11.95 | $41 | $102 |
| North Dakota | 13.41¢ | $12.22 | $42 | $101 |
| Tennessee | 13.71¢ | $12.49 | $43 | $100 |
| Idaho | 13.73¢ | $12.51 | $43 | $100 |
| Nebraska | 13.78¢ | $12.56 | $43 | $100 |
| Kentucky | 13.81¢ | $12.58 | $43 | $100 |
| Arkansas | 14.33¢ | $13.06 | $45 | $98 |
| Oklahoma | 14.35¢ | $13.07 | $45 | $98 |
| Wyoming | 14.36¢ | $13.08 | $45 | $98 |
| Mississippi | 14.54¢ | $13.25 | $46 | $97 |
| Washington | 14.71¢ | $13.40 | $46 | $97 |
| Montana | 14.99¢ | $13.66 | $47 | $96 |
| Florida | 15.03¢ | $13.69 | $47 | $96 |
| North Carolina | 15.16¢ | $13.81 | $47 | $95 |
| Kansas | 15.27¢ | $13.91 | $48 | $95 |
| South Dakota | 15.37¢ | $14.00 | $48 | $95 |
| Arizona | 15.38¢ | $14.01 | $48 | $95 |
| South Carolina | 15.47¢ | $14.09 | $48 | $94 |
| West Virginia | 15.78¢ | $14.38 | $49 | $93 |
| Texas | 15.88¢ | $14.47 | $50 | $93 |
| Oregon | 15.97¢ | $14.55 | $50 | $93 |
| Iowa | 15.99¢ | $14.57 | $50 | $93 |
| Missouri | 16.09¢ | $14.66 | $50 | $92 |
| New Mexico | 16.09¢ | $14.66 | $50 | $92 |
| Georgia | 16.27¢ | $14.82 | $51 | $92 |
| Alabama | 16.40¢ | $14.94 | $51 | $92 |
| Indiana | 16.73¢ | $15.24 | $52 | $90 |
| Colorado | 17.00¢ | $15.49 | $53 | $90 |
| Minnesota | 17.45¢ | $15.90 | $55 | $88 |
| Virginia | 17.55¢ | $15.99 | $55 | $88 |
| Delaware | 18.48¢ | $16.84 | $58 | $85 |
| Wisconsin | 19.06¢ | $17.37 | $60 | $83 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $17.51 | $60 | $83 |
| Ohio | 19.45¢ | $17.72 | $61 | $82 |
| Maryland | 21.41¢ | $19.51 | $67 | $76 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | $19.79 | $68 | $75 |
| Michigan | 23.05¢ | $21.00 | $72 | $71 |
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | $21.64 | $74 | $68 |
| Connecticut | 24.16¢ | $22.01 | $76 | $67 |
| New Jersey | 25.19¢ | $22.95 | $79 | $64 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | $24.24 | $83 | $60 |
| Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | $25.78 | $89 | $54 |
| Alaska | 28.83¢ | $26.27 | $90 | $53 |
| New York | 29.90¢ | $27.24 | $94 | $49 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | $27.78 | $95 | $47 |
| Maine | 32.41¢ | $29.53 | $101 | $41 |
| California | 33.61¢ | $30.62 | $105 | $38 |
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $43.73 | $150 | $-7 |
Compare with other EVs
Tesla Model Y ($16.07), Tesla Model 3 ($16.07), Hyundai IONIQ 5 ($17.09), Toyota bZ ($15.20), Chevrolet Equinox EV ($17.29), Ford Mustang Mach-E ($18.51), Honda Prologue ($17.29), Lexus RZ ($15.67), Cadillac LYRIQ ($20.75), Kia EV6 ($17.09), Kia EV9 ($20.30), Hyundai IONIQ 9 ($22.38), Nissan LEAF ($15.26), Chevrolet Bolt ($13.22), Ford F-150 Lightning ($26.65), Tesla Cybertruck ($25.02) . Full-charge costs at the US average rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Volkswagen ID.4?
About $16.68 at the US average home electricity rate of 18.31¢/kWh, including typical Level 2 charging losses. It ranges from $11.59 in Louisiana to $43.73 in Hawaii.
How long does it take to charge a Volkswagen ID.4 at home?
On a 40-amp Level 2 charger (9.6 kW), going from 20% to 80% takes about 5 h 42 min, assuming the car accepts that rate. On a standard 120V outlet the same top-up takes about 41 h 21 min.
Is a Volkswagen ID.4 cheaper to run than a gas car?
At the US average electricity rate it costs about 5.7¢ per mile to charge at home, versus about 14.3¢ per mile for a 28-mpg car at $4.00 a gallon.