Tesla Model Y Volkswagen ID.4

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Tesla Model Y Volkswagen ID.4
From (indicative) (differs) € 46,990 € 44,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
Model years 2021-now 2021-now
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 79/100
Reliability (differs) 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 78/100
Practicality (differs) 85/100
Value retention (differs) n/a
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 533 550
Battery (kWh) (differs) 75 77
Power (hp) (differs) 378 286
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 5 6.7
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 217 180
Length (mm) (differs) 4751 4584
Width (mm) (differs) 1921 1852
Height (mm) (differs) 1624 1634
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1979 2156
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 250 175
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1600 1200
Boot (l) (differs) 854 543
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 15.7 16.5
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Tesla Model Y · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Tesla battery warranty (8 yr/192,000 km LR) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW/NHTSA · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP 15.7 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Practicality: Luggage volume 854 l incl. frunk + towing weight 1,600 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the mid-cycle Tesla price changes · reference date 2026-05-18

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Profile · Long Range AWD (2024)

Tesla Model Y

Electric mid-size SUV, technically related to the Model 3. Strong points are the charging speed (up to 250 kW) and the large luggage volume (854 l incl. underfloor bin and front boot). WLTP 533 km with the 75 kWh pack; owners report 15-25% less range in winter (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,600 kg (manufacturer figure).

Profile · 2024

Volkswagen ID.4

Family SUV on the MEB platform. 550 km WLTP, 77 kWh, 286 hp; braked towing weight 1,200 kg. Infotainment was slow at launch, partly resolved with the 2024 software update. Owners report winter consumption 20-25% above WLTP (public forums, n≈21; not measured by us).

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