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Volkswagen ID.4 vs Tesla Model Y
Two of the most cross-shopped electric cars, compared on EPA test data and verified prices. Updated October 2026.
2025 Volkswagen ID.4
2026 Tesla Model YSide by side
| 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 | 2026 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $45,095 | $39,990 |
| EPA range | 291 mi | 357 mi |
| Efficiency | 113 MPGe | 134 MPGe |
| Battery (usable) | 77.0 kWh | 75.0 kWh |
| Max DC fast charging | 175 kW | 250 kW |
| DC charge per 100 mi | ~10 min | ~6 min |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $650 | $550 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | $8,750 | $9,250 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
What the numbers say
- 2026 Tesla Model Y goes farther: 357 vs 291 mi of EPA range.
- 2026 Tesla Model Y costs less up front: $5,105 less ($39,990 vs $45,095 starting MSRP).
- 2026 Tesla Model Y is more efficient: 134 vs 113 MPGe combined — cheaper miles every day you drive it.
- 2026 Tesla Model Y road-trips faster: ~6 vs ~10 minutes of DC fast charging per 100 miles of range.
- 2026 Tesla Model Y is cheaper to fuel: $550 vs $650 a year (EPA estimate).
Questions, answered
Which has more range, the Volkswagen ID.4 or the Tesla Model Y?
The 2026 Tesla Model Y: 357 vs 291 miles of EPA range.
Which is cheaper, the Volkswagen ID.4 or the Tesla Model Y?
The 2026 Tesla Model Y, starting at $39,990 MSRP before destination (vs $45,095). Prices verified by hand.
Which charges faster, the Volkswagen ID.4 or the Tesla Model Y?
The 2026 Tesla Model Y, peaking at 250 kW DC (vs 175 kW). Real-world peaks vary with battery temperature.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination. Charging figures are manufacturer ratings for the quickest trim.