Used Volkswagen ID.4 buying guide
A used Volkswagen ID.4 typically costs $51,900–$65,800 (2024–2025 cars, November 2026). We found no recalls for it on the Australian register. Battery warranty: 8 yrs / 160,000 km. Here's what to pay, what goes wrong and what to check.

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An estimate, not a valuation. Why
It compares the asking price with typical November 2026 prices for that year (carsales/RedBook and Glass's Guide). Condition, options, service history, battery health and where you live all move the price. For a formal valuation use RedBook or a dealer, and always do a PPSR check for finance owing or a written-off history.
Used Volkswagen ID.4 prices by year
Warranty left is counted from the year the car was first sold, so check the exact date it was first registered.
Typical November 2026 prices. Each range spans the versions sold that year, from the base model to the top one; kilometres and condition move a car within it.
2024–25
544 km range (claimed), 175 kW fast charging (CCS2). Figures for the rear-drive Pro (first Australian deliveries December 2024). Dual-motor GTX arrived in 2025, about 511 km WLTP. Some early reports quoted 135 kW peak DC for the Pro.
- 2025$52,800–$65,800About 7 years of battery warranty left
- 2024$51,900–$52,500About 6 years of battery warranty left
Volkswagen ID.4 recalls in Australia
We found no recalls for the Volkswagen ID.4 on the Australian recall register. The register can't be searched in bulk, so still enter the car's VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before you buy.
Common Volkswagen ID.4 problems owners report
- Ranked last of 27 electric SUVs in What Car?'s UK reliability survey: 36% of owners reported a fault, most often the electric motor or battery pack, and two-thirds of faulty cars were off the road for over a week. (What Car? (UK))
- Owners report recurring electrical faults, warning lights and occasional no-start problems, plus long waits for parts. (What Car? (UK))
Battery and warranty
8 yrs / 160,000 km. The warranty runs from when the car was first sold, so a 2024 car has about 6 years left and a 2025 car about 7 years left. Ask for a battery health (state of health) report before you buy: how to check the battery, including independent tests from about $200. Got a reading or the range at 100%? See what it means for this car › If it ever needs one: what a new battery costs.
Running costs
At 250 km a week with NSW prices, a 2024–25 Volkswagen ID.4 costs about $16 a week charged mostly at home, or $29 on public fast chargers. See the full Volkswagen ID.4 page for running costs in your state, servicing and the new-car price.
Checklist for a used Volkswagen ID.4
- Ask for a battery health (SOH) report.
- Get a VW dealer to check the VIN for open recalls and confirm the latest software is installed.
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- Check for warning lights and test both AC and DC fast charging before you buy.
- Make sure the charging cable comes with the car.
- Do a PPSR check for finance owing or a written-off history.
- Check the charging cables come with it, and take our used EV checklist. Setting up charging at home? Find the right charger ›
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Common questions
How much is a used Volkswagen ID.4 in Australia?
Typically $51,900–$65,800 for 2024–2025 cars (November 2026), depending on the year, version, kilometres and condition.
Does the Volkswagen ID.4 have any recalls?
We found none on the Australian recall register. Still check the car's VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before you buy.
What is the battery warranty on a used Volkswagen ID.4?
8 yrs / 160,000 km. It transfers to the next owner and runs from when the car was first sold, so check how much is left.
Is a used Volkswagen ID.4 a good buy?
There are no recalls on record, which is a good sign. Owners report a few known issues, listed on this page, so check for those. It makes most sense if you can charge at home.
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How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
Printed from EV Pick Australia · evpick.com.au. Prices and costs are estimates; check with the dealer. © 2026 EV Pick (T. Crouch). For personal use only; not to be copied, republished or sold without permission.
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