Volkswagen announces Plug&Charge for 2023 ID.4 EV

Volkswagen today finally announced its support for Plug&Charge at Electrify America DC fast charging stations for Volkswagen 2023 ID.4 electric vehicle (EV).

The company unveiled the 2023 ID.4 SUV in the first half of 2023 and it’s assembled in Chattanooga, Tenn.

VW said that the Plug&Charge could be used in Electrify America stations via its app to enable the use of three years of 30-minute DC fast charging sessions plan.

These sessions are part of the 2023 ID.4 launch strategy at Electrify America DC fast chargers helping to inspire range confidence. Electrify America has over 900 stations and 4,000+ chargers in North America.

Volkswagen 2023 ID.4 EV Plug&Charge (source – Volkswagen)

The 2023 ID.4 comes in three trim levels including Standard/Pro, S, and S Plus with 62 kWh and 82 kWh batteries and rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.

2023 ID.4 has a starting MSRP of $38,955 for the ID.4 Standard model with 62kWh battery and an EPA-estimated range of 209 miles. The ID.4 Pro has an 82 kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of 275 miles at $43,995. ID.4 AWD Pro models start at $47,795.

The vehicle add an asynchronous motor to the front axle to a max of 295 horsepower as well as the all-wheel-drive capability and an EPA-estimated range of 255 miles.

2023 ID.4 Standard and S offer a 140-kW DC fast-charge rate, while Pro models equipped with the larger 82-kWh battery offer a 170-kW DC fast-charging speed upgrade from 2022.

This allows all ID.4 Pro trims to fast charge from 10-80% SOC in around 30 minutes.

(source – Volkswagen)