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What's New for 2024?
The ID.4 Pro, which has the bigger 82-kWh battery, gets a horsepower boost for both RWD and AWD versions. The Pro line also gets revised climate controls and an enhanced 12.9-inch infotainment display with new software.
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MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The base ID.4 just isn't ready for prime time with so little range at its $40k starting price, especially given how little power it makes. We'd be surprised if VW kept making this version of the ID.4 for much longer.
The ID.4 Pro RWD is so much better than the base RWD model that it's frankly not worth considering the latter. If you want an ID.4, the Pro RWD is where you start, and it's a pretty compelling package, delivering a sub-6-second sprint to 60 mph along with nearly 300 miles of range.
The ID.4 Pro AWD used to be a stronger candidate, but with the huge improvement in the Pro RWD's power unit for 2024, the Pro AWD has almost been rendered superfluous. You lose nearly 30 miles of range in the "upgrade" from Pro RWD to Pro AWD, and you don't gain all that much acceleration. Plus, you're paying thousands more.
The Pro RWD is an easy pick, as it provides strong acceleration and easily the best range in the ID.4 lineup while undercutting the Pro AWD on price by a few grand. In fact, picking the right ID.4 is about as easy as it gets, because the base Standard RWD is a non-starter with its 206-mile range and humble power output, while the Pro AWD has a lot less range than the Pro RWD, yet costs more.
What are the different versions of the 2024 ID.4, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2024 ID.4 specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Standard RWD (62-kWh Battery) | $39,735 | Electric | 206 mi | 201 hp | 229 lb-ft |
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro RWD (82-kWh Battery) ✅ our pick | $44,875 | Electric | 291 mi | 282 hp | 402 lb-ft |
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro AWD (82-kWh Battery) | $48,755 | Electric | 263 mi | 335 hp | N/A |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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