VW ID.4 Pure 125 kW Business electric RWD automatic
Sustainability rating
2025
84%
8.9
10
Clean Air
Exhaust emissions
good
10.0
10
good
10.010
| NMHC | NOX | NH3 | CO | PN | PM | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal test (WLTP) | 8.08 | ||||||
| Warm weather | 10.010 | ||||||
| Highway | 10.010 | ||||||
| Winter cold start | 10.010 | ||||||
| Winter warm start | 10.010 |
good
10.010
| NMHC | NOX | NH3 | CO | PN | PM | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-world mixed drive | 10.010 | ||||||
| Short city trip | 10.010 | ||||||
| Congestion | 2.02 |
Non-exhaust emissions
adequate
7.5
10
marginal
3.06
| Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Influence of mass | 1.03 | |
| Wheel alignment | 1.01 | |
| Accelerator response | 1.02 |
good
6.06
| Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake dust mitigation | 0.04 | |
| Brake dust containment | 3.06 | |
| Recuperative braking - warm test | 4.76 |
Additional Life Cycle Assessment information
adequate
6.9
10
Pollutants
*Exhaust emissions are not contributing to the score in Additional Life Cycle Assessment information because they are scored in the Exhaust emissions section above.
7.6
10
Energy Efficiency
Energy demand
good
7.5
10
good
9.110
Legal test (WLTP)
17.3
kWh/100 km
Warm weather
17.9
kWh/100 km
Highway
27.8
kWh/100 km
Winter cold start
33.1
kWh/100 km
Winter warm start
26.3
kWh/100 km
adequate
7.910
Total LCA energy consumption
*Direct propulsion energy share is not shown, it is included in ‘Fuel/energy supply’
Energy source share in total LCA consumption
Rolling resistance
adequate
8.3
10
8.9
10
Greenhouse Gases
Exhaust GHG emissions
good
10.0
10
In laboratory
Legal test (WLTP)
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Warm weather
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Highway
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Winter cold start
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Winter warm start
0
g CO₂-eq./km
Additional Life Cycle Assessment information
marginal
5.3
10
Total LCA GHG Emissions
*The scoring does not consider the direct exhaust GHG emissions at the tailpipe, because they are scored separately in ‘Exhaust GHG emissions’ above.
Vehicle Life Cycle Average Emissions 31 (+/-)
(Best 28 | Worst 36)
Specifications
- Vehicle class Small SUV
- System power/torque 125 kW/310 Nm
- Engine size n.a.
- Declared consumption 17.3 kWh/100 km
- Declared driving range Overall 350 km City 449 km
- Declared CO2 n.a.
- Declared battery capacity Usable (net) 52.0 kWh Installed (gross) 55.0 kWh
- Mass 1,987 kg
- Heating concept Waste heat & PTC heater & heat pump
- Tyres 235/55 R19
- Emissions class AX
- Tested car WVGZZZE2XSP00XXXX
- Publication date 11 2025
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Driving Experience
Consumption & Range
adequate
Estimated actual consumption
What consumption can be expected in real world conditions?
adequate
| Conditions | Urban | Rural | Highway | Mixed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm weather |
18.2
|
18.7
|
21.6
|
19.2
|
kWh/100 km
|
| Cold winter |
32.5
|
26.2
|
30.2
|
29.7
|
kWh/100 km
|
Driving range
What driving range can be expected in real world conditions?
poor
| Conditions | Urban | Rural | Highway | Mixed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm weather | 320 | 310 | 269 | 304 |
km
|
| Cold winter | 179 | 222 | 193 | 196 |
km
|
Accuracy of display
Is the consumption figure on the display correct?
good
Cold Winter Performance
adequate
Driving range benefit of pre-warming
How much further can you drive in winter, if the car is pre-warmed?
poor
| Type | Driving Range Benefit | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Urban trip | + 79km | |
| Mixed trip | + 46km |
Cabin heating
Does the vehicle get warm quickly in winter?
good
| Type | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Head area |
199s
|
311s
|
| Footwell |
221s
|
The rear footwell area left reached the temperature in 249 seconds and in the right in 299 seconds.
Additional heating functions
What functions can be used to improve heating comfort?
| Y/N | Fitment | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | Optional | |
| Seat heating front | Standard | |
| Seat heating rear | Optional | |
| Steering wheel heating | Standard | |
| Scheduled pre-heating of seats | Standard | |
| Scheduled steering wheel pre-heating | Standard | |
| Scheduled cabin air pre-heating | Standard | |
| Smart cabin heating management | Standard |
Cabin thermal insulation
How well does the cabin maintain its temperature?
adequate
Good
Adequate
Poor
Charging Capability
adequate
Battery pre-conditioning
Does the vehicle have the ability to optimize the battery temperature for fast charging?
| Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery pre-conditioning |
Fast charging
adequate
Charging time
How quickly can the battery charge?
Recharged range gain per charging time
How long do you need to fast charge to drive a certain distance?
Charging power
How quickly does energy flow into the battery, depending on its charge level?
Home charging efficiency
Is charging at home efficiently utilizing the energy withdrawn from the grid?
adequate
| Home charging efficiency |
89%
|
|
| Maximum home charging power | 11 kW | Standard |
Bidirectional charging
How capable is the vehicle of supplying energy from its battery to other devices or systems?
poor
Power output
Not available
Compatibility
|
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
The inlet or the interior socket can provide AC power through an electrical domestic socket.
|
Vehicle-to-Household (V2H)
The vehicle can provide power to a household through a charger.
|
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
The vehicle can return power to the grid.
|
Grid Integration
|
Basic
No integration (just a socket for a stand-alone load). No scheduling option. Very basic visualisation.
|
Limited
Energy management system through the vehicle app (timers availability and power monitoring). Dedicated interface in the car, with mobile app monitoring.
|
Advanced
Advanced: Advanced settings available such as tariff and consumption control, linked to distributor energy prices. Advanced real time energy flow visualization. AI powered suggestions for optimal usage.
|
Green NCAP comments
The estimated real-world consumption values of the ID.4 are in the 'adequate' range for all scenarios – warm weather and cold winter, urban, rural, highway and mixed driving. However, due to the relatively small battery of 52 kWh usable capacity, the driving range is seen as 'poor'. The consumption readings on the board computer display are accurate.
- The estimated real-world consumption values of the ID.4 are in the 'adequate' range for all scenarios – warm weather and cold winter, urban, rural, highway and mixed driving. However, due to the relatively small battery of 52 kWh usable capacity, the driving range is seen as 'poor'. The consumption readings on the board computer display are accurate.
- Drivers are advised to preheat the vehicle before cold winter trips, if possible. By doing so, an increased driving range can be achieved. The possible values are not high for the tested ID.4, but are still a valuable contribution to a longer driving range in cold conditions. The ID.4 impresses with a very quick heat-up of the cabin in cold ambient conditions, ensuring good thermal comfort for all passengers. It offers good standard equipment level, climatisation control scheduling and remote control possibilities, as well as smart cabin management, which will reduce energy consumption if the vehicle is not fully occupied. Its cabin insulation is found to be 'adequate' and improving it would probably further reduce climatization energy demand in both heating and cooling scenarios.
- The vehicle's home charging efficiency is unsurprising with a standard grid-to-battery-output value of 89.4%. The fast DC charging is seen as adequate. The ID.4 doesn't offer any kind of bidirectional charging functionalities.
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Our verdict
The ID.4 is a small electric SUV by Volkswagen. Tested here is the 'Pure' version with 125 kW. It comes with a relatively small battery of 52 kWh nominal capacity but weighs almost 2 tonnes. Despite the good consumption figures, the weight is a factor that caps the car's sustainability scores to a yet very creditable result of 4½ stars with an average score of 84%.
The ID.4 is a small electric SUV by Volkswagen. Tested here is the 'Pure' version with 125 kW. It comes with a relatively small battery of 52 kWh nominal capacity but weighs almost 2 tonnes. Despite the good consumption figures, the weight is a factor that caps the car's sustainability scores to a yet very creditable result of 4½ stars with an average score of 84%.