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Volkswagen ID.4: charging cost vs gas
We've set the Volkswagen ID.4 as your EV below. Pick the gas car you'd compare against, set your prices and miles, and see the real cost difference — and the break-even.
When you come out ahead
Showing cumulative fuel savings. Add the two cars' prices in the controls to plot your exact break-even point.
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The ID.4 is a mainstream electric crossover at ~3 mi/kWh, built to replace gas compact SUVs. Against a 27-mpg gas crossover it lowers fuel cost per mile significantly, with home charging doing the heavy lifting.
A practical, unflashy family EV whose savings scale with how much you drive.
What to keep in mind
- ~3 mi/kWh — solid fuel-cost win over a gas crossover.
- Mainstream pricing keeps the break-even sensible.
- Cheapest to run on overnight home charging.
Volkswagen ID.4: common questions
How much does it cost to charge a Volkswagen ID.4?
At the U.S. average home electricity price of about 17¢/kWh and roughly 3 mi/kWh, a Volkswagen ID.4 costs about 6¢ per mile to charge at home — around $680 a year at 12,000 miles. Public DC fast-charging costs more, so set your home/public mix in the calculator.
Is a Volkswagen ID.4 cheaper to run than a gas car?
Charging at home, usually yes. Against a typical 27-mpg gas crossover, the Volkswagen ID.4's per-mile fuel cost is much lower — the calculator shows your annual fuel saving and how long the price difference takes to pay back.