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Volkswagen ID.5 (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews

Coupe variant of the ID.4 on platform.

from € 49,000

Category scores

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Specifications

Generation
MEB (2022+)
Technical specifications, indicative. WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See our sources and methodology or the glossary.
Body style SUV
Seats 5
Doors 5
Range (WLTP, km) 550
Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) 77
Power (hp) 286
0–100 km/h (seconds) 6.7
Top speed (km/h) 180
Length (mm) 4,599
Width, excl. mirrors (mm) 1,852
Height (mm) 1,613
Kerb weight (kg) 2,143
Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) 175
Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) 1,200
Boot (l) 549
Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) 16.2

Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)

Fast charging on the road (DC = the rapid charger you find at motorway stops, not home charging): indicative time from 10 to 80 percent, calculated from the specs — not measured by us. Actual time varies with charger, temperature and battery level at the start. The 10→80% window is the standard benchmark because the final stretch (80→100%) deliberately charges slower to protect the battery.
Charging situation10→80% (minutes)
At the car's own maximum charging rate (175 kW) ~ 30
At a 150 kW charger ~ 35
At a 50 kW charger ~ 104
How is this calculated? We assume around 70% of the battery sits in the 10→80% window and an average power around 62% of peak (the curve tapers towards the end). At a fixed charger the power is capped to that charger. An estimate, not a manufacturer figure.

Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.

More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.

Frequently asked

What does the Volkswagen ID.5 cost roughly?

Indicative starting price € 49,000 (reference date 2026-01-01). Not an offer.

What is the WLTP range of the Volkswagen ID.5?

550 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.

How much can the Volkswagen ID.5 tow?

1200 kg braked (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.

How long does fast-charging the Volkswagen ID.5 take (10→80%)?

Roughly 30 minutes on a 175 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.

How big is the battery in the Volkswagen ID.5?

77 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.

What does the Volkswagen ID.5 use in real-world driving?

The factory WLTP figure is 16.2 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.

How much boot space does the Volkswagen ID.5 have?

549 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.

Owner experiences

Owner experiences — not our editors and not the press. We edit only spelling and readability; the content and the score are left as written. See the review policy for how these are handled.

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In depth

77 kWh pack, WLTP up to 550 km (manufacturer figure, indicative) and DC charging up to 175 kW.

About the Volkswagen ID.5

Volkswagen positions the ID.5 as an SUV with 5 seats and 5 doors. Generation MEB (2022+). Drivetrain: electric. Power is 286 hp (depending on trim).

In practice

550 km WLTP range from a 77 kWh battery (factory figure, real-world differs). Rapid charging up to 175 kW (factory figure).

Practical figures

Cargo room: 549 l. Braked towing up to 1200 kg (factory figure). From 49,000 euro, indicative (as of 2026-01-01). No offer, no sale through this site. The quoted values come from the manufacturer and open registers, not our own tests. We show a sourced score per category once the data allows. Check trim and options with the official source. This page is an independent spec and rating reference.

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Volkswagen ID.5: next steps?

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