2023 Volkswagen ID.4's $38,790 Base Price Is $3735 Less Than Last Year

• The 2023 VW ID.4 adds a new base model that starts at $38,790, which is thousands less than last year.

• The newly introduced ID.4 Standard has a smaller 58.0-kWh battery that VW estimates has a range of 208 miles; other ID.4s feature an 77.0-kWh battery and 255–275 miles of range, per VW.

• The 2023 model year also brings subtle styling changes, a 12.0-inch touchscreen, and quicker fast-charging speeds.

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV is now more accessible to budget-minded buyers thanks to a new base model with a smaller battery. The new Standard trim level starts at $38,790, which is $3735 less than last year's entry-level ID.4 Pro. For 2023, that price gap rises to $5000, since the Pro trim now starts at $43,790.

Of course, saving money by picking the ID.4 Standard means sacrificing range, as Volkswagen estimates its 58.0-kWh battery pack will only provide 208 miles per charge (its EPA rating is pending). Compare that with the larger 77.0-kWh battery on all the other ID.4 models that VW predicts will offer between 255 and 275 miles of range. The larger battery also benefits from an increased 170-kW fast-charging capability. The company doesn't provide estimated charging times for the smaller battery, but it does make Plug and Charge standard, which simplifies public charging with its automated payment system.