Comparison

Dodge Charger EV vs Volkswagen ID.4

Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD vs Pro: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Volkswagen ID.4 291 mi vs 267 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $45,095 vs $72,495
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 28 min vs 44 min
5-yr energy Volkswagen ID.4 $6,050 vs $4,600

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Volkswagen ID.4
291 mi vs 267 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $272/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 44 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.4
298 Wh/mi vs 391 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.4
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Dodge Charger EV
3.3 s vs 5.9 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Dodge Charger EV and Volkswagen ID.4
Spec Dodge Charger EV Volkswagen ID.4
Trim used Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD Pro
MSRP (USD) $72,495 $45,095 (better)
Range 267 mi 291 mi (better)
Efficiency 391 Wh/mi • 2.56 mi/kWh 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 93.9 kWh (better) 77 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 183 kW (better) 175 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 44 min 28 min (better)
Roadtrip score 50.8 77.7 (better)
Miles added (15 min est.) 57 mi 97 mi (better)
USD per mile of range 272 $/mi 155 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 3.3 s (better) 5.9 s
Cargo 23 cu ft (better) 19 cu ft

Pick the Dodge Charger EV if…

  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.3 vs 5.9 seconds.

Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 if…

  • You want the lower price: $45,095 vs $72,495 to start, $27,400 less.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 28 vs 44 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,600 vs $6,050 in energy over 5 years.

Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Volkswagen ID.4.

5-year energy cost: Dodge Charger EV vs Volkswagen ID.4

Charging mixDodge Charger EVVolkswagen ID.4
Efficiency391 Wh/mi298 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,450$3,400
80% home, 20% public DC$6,050$4,600
All public DC fast charging$12,500$9,550

60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.

500-mile road trip: charging stops

Dodge Charger EVVolkswagen ID.4
First leg (90% to 10%)182 mi198 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop159 mi173 mi
Fast-charge stops32
Time spent chargingabout 130 minabout 55 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.

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