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2021 Volkswagen ID.4: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is an all-new model and Volkswagen’s first all-electric SUV in the U.S. It launches on a dedicated electric-vehicle platform with rear-wheel drive first and all-wheel drive arriving later in the model year.
About the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
1st generation, first U.S. model year.
Volkswagen positions the ID.4 as a mainstream compact electric SUV rather than a niche tech experiment. The pitch is familiar SUV usefulness with EV packaging benefits: roomy seating, easy cargo space, quiet driving, and straightforward everyday comfort in a size close to the Tiguan. Compared with rivals, Volkswagen emphasizes value, a purpose-built electric platform, and a less intimidating ownership experience for shoppers moving from a gas-powered compact SUV into their first EV.
The Pro is the well-equipped starting point, with a 10-inch touchscreen, navigation, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The more upscale Pro S brings a panoramic glass roof, a 12-inch touchscreen, massaging front seats, and a hands-free power liftgate, while the launch-special 1st Edition combines those features with unique design details and a factory tow hitch.
What changed, by category
Structural
The ID.4 debuts in the U.S. on Volkswagen’s dedicated MEB electric-vehicle platform.
Powertrain
Every trim uses an 82-kWh battery and supports DC fast charging up to 125 kW. Rear-wheel drive launches first, followed later in the model year by all-wheel-drive Pro and Pro S versions.
Safety
Volkswagen’s driver-assistance suite is standard across the lineup, including adaptive cruise control, lane centering, blind-spot monitoring, and parking sensors.
Tech
Navigation, wireless phone charging, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the lineup. The Pro has a 10-inch touchscreen, while the Pro S and 1st Edition use a 12-inch screen with gesture control.
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | Electric Motor |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 201–302 hp | 201–302 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 229 lb-ft | 229 lb-ft | 229 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2200 lb | ||
| Trunk/Cargo | 64.2 cu-ft | 64.2 cu-ft | 64.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 37.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 249–260 | 240–250 | 250 |
| MPGe Combined | 99 | 97 | 97 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Heated Windshield | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Massage Front Seat | |||
| Memory Front Seats | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is 2021 the first model year for the Volkswagen ID.4?
Yes. The 2021 ID.4 is the model’s first U.S. year and Volkswagen’s first all-electric SUV sold in the country.
Does the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The 2021 ID.4 launched with rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel-drive Pro and Pro S versions arrived later in the model year.
What battery does the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 use?
Every 2021 ID.4 trim uses an 82-kWh battery and supports DC fast charging at up to 125 kW.
What driver-assistance features are standard on the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?
Every 2021 ID.4 has adaptive cruise control, lane centering, blind-spot monitoring, and parking sensors as part of its standard driver-assistance suite.
How do the 2021 ID.4 Pro, Pro S, and 1st Edition differ?
The Pro is the well-equipped base trim, while the Pro S adds upscale features such as a panoramic glass roof, a larger touchscreen, massaging front seats, and a hands-free liftgate. The 1st Edition is the launch-special version, combining Pro S-style equipment with unique interior details and a factory tow hitch.
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4.
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4
(605 reviews)
“Handles well, comfortable, can go a long distance on a charge, just as nice as a Tesla, perhaps even nicer but not as expensive”
“The VW id.4 is an excellent vehicle in every way. Once you drive an electric vehicle, you will not want to drive a gasoline vehicle again.”