Volkswagen ID.4 Pro

Overview

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro is a cracking all-electric SUV that aims to bring EV goodness to the masses. Positioned as a practical and family-friendly choice, the Pro RWD trim strikes a great balance between range, performance from its updated motor, and features. It’s a comfy cruiser that’s easy to live with, offering a solid slice of German engineering in the competitive electric SUV market. With a new price around $44,875, it’s designed to be an attainable option for families looking to go electric without skimping on modern tech or space.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the ID.4 Pro largely carries over the brilliant updates introduced in 2024. This means you get the significantly more potent rear motor, now kicking out a punchier 282 horsepower for RWD models like this Pro. Inside, the infotainment gets a serious upgrade to a larger 12.9-inch screen with much-improved software and those handy backlit climate sliders. Plus, the gear selector has been smartly relocated to a steering column stalk, and the steering wheel buttons are more intuitive, making the whole cabin experience feel more premium and user-friendly.

Design & Exterior

The ID.4 Pro boasts a smooth, friendly design that’s unmistakably VW electric. It’s got clean lines and a contemporary look without being overly shouty. Standard LED headlights and taillights give it a sharp nighttime signature, often complemented by an illuminated light bar on Pro trims. It rolls on stylish alloy wheels, typically 19-inchers for the Pro. Dimension-wise, it measures 180.5 inches long, 72.9 inches wide (excluding mirrors), and stands 64.5 inches tall, giving it a proper SUV stance that’s both practical and pleasing to the eye.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the ID.4 Pro and you're greeted by a modern, minimalist cabin with a quality feel, though some harder plastics are present. It’s properly spacious, comfortably seating five adults with good legroom all around. Cargo is a strong suit, offering a generous 30.3 cubic feet in the trunk, expanding to a massive 64.2 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat. There's no dedicated frunk, unfortunately. Tech is dominated by the crisp 12.9-inch central touchscreen, now much slicker to use, featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, alongside a neat digital driver’s display.

Performance & Driving Experience

The 2025 ID.4 Pro RWD packs a proper punch thanks to its updated Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM). It delivers a healthy 210 kW (around 282 hp) and a stout 413 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels, making for a brisk 0-60 mph sprint in just 5.9 seconds – a noticeable improvement! The driving experience is smooth and composed, prioritizing comfort over sporty antics, though it handles daily driving with ease and newfound eagerness. Regenerative braking is well-integrated, with a 'B' mode for more aggressive, one-pedal style driving.

Range, Battery & Charging

This ID.4 Pro is equipped with a 77 kWh usable battery pack, providing a Green Cars Compare estimated real-world range of 290 miles – plenty for most journeys. Energy efficiency is rated at a respectable 3.77 mi/kWh. For charging, the standard 11 kW on-board AC charger can top it up overnight. When you need juice quickly, it supports DC fast charging at up to 175 kW via its CCS Type 1 port (located on the rear passenger side), meaning you can zip from 10-80% in around 30-35 minutes. No vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability is offered, though.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Volkswagen loads the ID.4 Pro with a comprehensive suite of safety gear, reflected in its 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. Standard on the Pro is VW’s excellent IQ.DRIVE package. This bundle of joy includes features like Travel Assist (adaptive cruise control with lane centering), Lane Assist (lane keeping), Front Assist (forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection), Active Blind Spot Monitor, and Rear Traffic Alert. It's a solid set of co-pilots to keep you safe on the road.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

VW backs the ID.4 Pro with a fairly standard new vehicle limited warranty of 4 years or 50,000 miles. Crucially, the high-voltage battery system is covered for a lengthy 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, including a guarantee against excessive degradation. Adding to the appeal is Volkswagen's Carefree Coverage, which includes 2 years or 20,000 miles of scheduled maintenance. Plus, ID.4 buyers usually benefit from three years of complimentary 30-minute DC fast charging sessions at Electrify America stations, which is a mega perk!