Volkswagen Enters the EV Market with Competitive Pricing for ID.4 and ID.5
Volkswagen has finally unveiled the pricing and release schedule for its highly anticipated ID.4 and ID.5 electric vehicles. After significant delays, the German automaker aims to make a statement in the competitive electric vehicle market. The pricing structure positions the ID.4 as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model Y, with the ID.4 Pro starting at $59,990 (before on-road costs) and the performance-oriented ID.5 GTX coupe SUV at $72,990.
Volkswagen is also introducing more affordable options, with an ID.5 Pro and a GTX version of the ID.4 arriving in July.
This puts the ID.4 in a strong position against rivals like the updated Tesla Model Y, priced at $63,400, and the Kia EV5 Air Long Range, at $61,170 (both before on-road costs). While other electric SUVs offer lower prices (BYD Sealion 7 at $54,990 and Geely EX5 at $43,490), the rear-drive ID.4 Pro boasts an impressive 544km range in the combined WLTP cycle, thanks to its 77kWh battery. Charging is another strong suit, with a 175kW DC charging capability, allowing a 10-80 percent charge in under 30 minutes. Home AC charging is capped at 11kW.
Volkswagen is also partnering with Ampol to offer discounted home and on-road charging for buyers.
The ID.4 Pro delivers a brisk performance with 210kW of power and 545Nm of torque, achieving 0-100km/h in a respectable 6.7 seconds. Volkswagen highlights the ID.4’s price parity with the Tiguan 162TSI R-Line, which costs $60,590 and reaches 100km/h in 7.0 seconds.
Key Features
Standard features of the ID.4 include:
- 19-inch ‘Hamar’ alloy wheels
- Matrix LED headlights
- Adaptive dampers
- Keyless entry
- Power tailgate
- Glass roof with electric sunblind
- 12.9-inch multimedia touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Phone connectivity via GoConnect app
- Tri-zone climate control
- Seven-speaker sound system
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Mode 2 and 3 charging cables
Safety First
Safety features and active driver assists such as:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-trace assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- AEB with cross-traffic and turning assist
- Front and rear parking sensors
The ID.4 also earned a five-star ANCAP rating in 2021.
ID.5 GTX: A Sportier Option
The ID.5 GTX — positioned as the sporty variant — utilizes a front motor to boost power to 250kW, with torque remaining the same. There will not be an ID.4 GTX offered in Australia. The ID.5 GTX has 20-inch ‘Ystad’ alloy wheels along with sportier tires. It can sprint to 100km/h in 5.4 seconds, with a slightly larger 79kWh battery providing a 522km range (WLTP specification). Complementing its dynamic performance, the ID.5 GTX includes a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and sports bucket seats.
Availability and Support
Volkswagen reports that 100 of its Australian dealers are EV-ready, with charging facilities available at over 90 locations. Servicing is planned every two years, with the final pricing to be announced soon. After a two-year delay from the original 2023 launch, customer deliveries are expected from mid-2025.
