Volkswagen ID.4 Charging Time Guide

Complete charging specifications and optimization tips

Max DC Speed

135 kW

10-80% Time

36 min

Battery Size

77-82 kWh

Volkswagen ID.4 Variants

ModelBatteryRange (EPA)Max DC Speed
ID.4 Pro77 kWh275 miles135 kW
ID.4 Pro S82 kWh291 miles135 kW

ID.4 Charging Times by Power Level

ID.4 Pro (77 kWh)

Level 1 (120V, 12A)~77 hours
Level 2 (240V, 32A)~10 hours
DC Fast (50 kW)~90 min
DC Fast (135 kW)~36 min

ID.4 Pro S (82 kWh)

Level 1 (120V, 12A)~82 hours
Level 2 (240V, 32A)~11 hours
DC Fast (50 kW)~95 min
DC Fast (135 kW)~38 min

ID.4 Charging Costs

Home Charging (Level 2)

ID.4 Pro (77 kWh)$9.24 - $15.40
ID.4 Pro S (82 kWh)$9.84 - $16.40

*Based on $0.12-$0.20 per kWh residential rates

Public DC Fast Charging

ID.4 Pro (77 kWh)$23.10 - $38.50
ID.4 Pro S (82 kWh)$24.60 - $41.00

*Based on $0.30-$0.50 per kWh DC fast charging rates

ID.4 Charging Curve Explained

Charging Phases

  • 0-50%: Peak speed up to 135 kW
  • 50-80%: Gradual reduction to ~80 kW
  • 80-100%: Slow taper to ~20 kW

Optimal Charging Range

Best efficiency: 10-80% state of charge

Time saved: Stopping at 80% saves ~20 minutes

Recommendation: Charge to 80% for road trips

Cold Weather Charging Performance

Temperature Impact

  • • Above 70°F: Full charging speed
  • • 32-70°F: 10-20% speed reduction
  • • Below 32°F: 30-50% speed reduction
  • • Below 0°F: Up to 70% speed reduction

Winter Optimization Tips

  • • Precondition battery while plugged in
  • • Use ID.4's route planning for preconditioning
  • • Park in heated garage when possible
  • • Allow extra time for winter charging

ID.4-Specific Charging Tips

Charging Network Compatibility

  • • Electrify America: Preferred network (VW partnership)
  • • EVgo: Excellent compatibility
  • • ChargePoint: Wide availability
  • • Tesla Supercharger: With adapter (select locations)

Charging Best Practices

  • • Use We Charge app for Electrify America discounts
  • • Enable Plug & Charge for seamless experience
  • • Monitor charging via myVW app
  • • Set charging limits to preserve battery health

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