“The main display is not as customizable as you want, climate is hard to control, too many automated features (that you can't customize manually) to "predict" or control the way you drive or want your settings.”
2023 Volkswagen ID.4: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 is the start of U.S. production, accompanied by a broader lineup led by the new 62-kWh Standard trim. It is a major mid-cycle update rather than a full redesign.
About the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
1st-generation ID.4 (2021-present in the U.S.); 2023 is the third model year and the first U.S.-assembled year, with a major lineup and technology update rather than a redesign.
Volkswagen positions the ID.4 as an electric SUV for everyday life rather than a flashy tech experiment. Its core appeal is familiar compact-SUV usefulness: roomy seating for five, generous cargo space, a comfortable ride, and standard driver-assistance tech, all wrapped in a clean EV design. In 2023 Volkswagen also leaned into lower entry pricing and U.S. production, reinforcing the ID.4 as the brand’s practical mainstream EV for households moving from gas power to electric.
The 2023 lineup spans the value-focused Standard and S models with a 62-kWh battery, plus longer-range Pro versions with an 82-kWh battery. The Pro S adds comfort features such as a panoramic glass roof, massaging front seats, and a hands-free power liftgate, while the new Pro S Plus tops the range with heated rear seats and three-zone climate control.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
New Standard and S trims use a smaller 62-kWh battery. The Pro S Plus joins the lineup with the larger 82-kWh battery used by the Pro models.
Styling
Volkswagen refreshes the wheel designs, lower front grille trim, and interior color schemes. The Pro S gains a rear illuminated Volkswagen logo and new 20-inch wheels, while the new Pro S Plus adds a two-tone exterior with a black roof and silver accents.
Safety
The standard driver-assistance suite gains assisted lane changing and updated pedestrian and cyclist monitoring. An upgraded self-parking system with a memory function also becomes standard throughout the lineup.
Tech
A 12-inch center touchscreen becomes standard on every 2023 ID.4, and the center console is redesigned.
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Electric Motor | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | Electric Motor | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 201–295 hp | 201–295 hp | 201 hp | 201–295 hp |
| Torque | 229 lb-ft | 229 lb-ft | 229 lb-ft | 229 lb-ft | 229 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 64.2 cu-ft | 64.2 cu-ft | 64.2 cu-ft | 64.2 cu-ft | 64.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 37.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 209 | 255–275 | 255–275 | 209 | 255–275 |
| MPGe Combined | 107 | 99–107 | 99–107 | 107 | 99–107 |
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| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Heated Windshield | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||
| Memory Front Seats | |||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4?
The biggest change is the move to U.S. production in Chattanooga, paired with a wider trim lineup. The new Standard and S use a 62-kWh battery, and the Pro S Plus becomes the new top trim.
Is the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 a full redesign?
No. The 2023 ID.4 remains part of the first generation, but it receives a substantial mid-cycle update with new trims, upgraded technology, revised driver-assistance features, and refreshed exterior and interior details.
Does every 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 have the 12-inch touchscreen?
Yes. A 12-inch center touchscreen with navigation is standard across the entire 2023 ID.4 lineup.
Which battery sizes does the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 use?
The 2023 ID.4 uses two battery sizes. Standard and S trims have a 62-kWh battery, while Pro, Pro S, and Pro S Plus trims have an 82-kWh battery.
What driver-assistance features changed for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4?
The 2023 ID.4 adds assisted lane changing and updated pedestrian and cyclist monitoring to its standard driver-assistance suite. An upgraded self-parking system with Memory Parking is also standard on every trim.
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4.
3.9
2023 Volkswagen ID.4
(580 reviews)
“Overall, a great car however there is a lack of information given that allows you to fully understand all the nuances of the vehicle.”
“The infotainment system is terrible. The seats don't adjust correctly. Lots of the technology is difficult to use and makes them unreliable.”