Volkswagen ID.4 charging: cost, time and range
Pro 77kWh · 2022–2026 · 400V architecture
- Usable battery
- 77kWh
- Peak DC
- 175kW
- Onboard AC
- 11kW
- Real-world range
- 235 mi
- Plug
- CCS
Charging time, 10 → 80%
Modelled using the Volkswagen ID.4's actual charging curve, not a flat headline rate.
| Charger | Time (10→80%) | Avg delivered |
|---|---|---|
| 7kW home | 7h 42m | 7.0kW |
| 22kW destination | 4h 54m | 11.0kW |
| 50kW rapid | 1h 5m | 50.0kW |
| 150kW ultra-rapid | 29m | 110.8kW |
| 250kW peak | 28m | 113.7kW |
| 350kW | 28m | 113.7kW |
Charging curve
Maximum power the ID.4 accepts at each state of charge. The curve drops sharply above 80%, which is why most rapid-charging sessions end there.
Cost to charge on every UK network
10 → 80% session (53.9kWh delivered), VAT included.
| Network | PAYG cost | Subscription cost | Cost/mile (PAYG) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pod Point 44.0p PAYG | £23.72 | — | 14.3p/mile |
| Connected Kerb 49.0p PAYG | £26.41 | — | 15.9p/mile |
| Char.gy 53.0p PAYG | £28.57 | — | 17.2p/mile |
| Tesla Supercharger 58.0p PAYG | £31.26 | £24.79 (+ £10.99/mo) | 18.9p/mile |
| Source London 65.0p PAYG | £35.03 | £26.95 (+ £4.00/mo) | 21.1p/mile |
| Believ 66.0p PAYG | £35.57 | — | 21.4p/mile |
| SWARCO eVolt 75.0p PAYG | £40.42 | — | 24.4p/mile |
| Allego 78.0p PAYG | £42.04 | — | 25.4p/mile |
| Mer 78.0p PAYG | £42.04 | — | 25.4p/mile |
| Be.EV 79.0p PAYG | £42.58 | £37.19 (+ £0.00/mo) | 25.7p/mile |
| Evyve 79.0p PAYG | £42.58 | — | 25.7p/mile |
| Fastned 79.0p PAYG | £42.58 | £26.41 (+ £11.99/mo) | 25.7p/mile |
| IONITY 79.0p PAYG | £42.58 | £23.18 (+ £10.50/mo) | 25.7p/mile |
| MFG EV Power 79.0p PAYG | £42.58 | — | 25.7p/mile |
| Shell Recharge 79.0p PAYG | £42.58 | — | 25.7p/mile |
| GRIDSERVE 85.0p PAYG | £45.81 | — | 27.6p/mile |
| BP Pulse 89.0p PAYG | £47.97 | £23.72 (+ £7.85/mo) | 28.9p/mile |
| Osprey 89.0p PAYG | £47.97 | — | 28.9p/mile |
| GeniePoint 90.0p PAYG | £48.51 | — | 29.3p/mile |
| InstaVolt 92.0p PAYG | £49.59 | — | 29.9p/mile |
Cost to charge at home
Full 0 → 100% charge on each common UK EV tariff, using its cheapest rate.
| Tariff | Off-peak rate | Full charge cost | Cost/mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDF Energy EDF GoElectric 35 | 9.0p (Off-peak) | £6.24 | 2.9p/mile |
| Octopus Energy Intelligent Octopus Go | 7.0p (Off-peak) | £4.85 | 2.3p/mile |
| Octopus Energy Octopus Go | 9.0p (Off-peak) | £6.24 | 2.9p/mile |
| OVO Energy OVO Charge Anytime | 7.0p (EV smart slot) | £4.85 | 2.3p/mile |
| Ofgem price cap (representative) Standard variable tariff | 27.0p (Standard) | £18.71 | 8.8p/mile |
Source: VW specs + Fastned charging data. Last verified 2026-04-01.