Tesla Model Y or Volkswagen ID.4?
What are the main differences between the Tesla Model Y and the Volkswagen ID.4?
Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.
Tesla Model Y
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- From-price
- €40,990 (according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 534–657 km
- Power
- 220–461 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- not confirmed in an official source
- Boot space
- 420 litres (ANWB measurement)
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2025)
- Versions in the price list
- 5
Volkswagen ID.4
- From-price
- €39,990 (price list 1 September 2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 426–563 km
- Power
- 140–250 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- 26 min
- Boot space
- 533 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2025)
- Versions in the price list
- 5
How do the versions of the Tesla Model Y and the Volkswagen ID.4 compare?
The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.
| Feature | Tesla Model Y Model Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard) | Volkswagen ID.4 ID.4 58 kWh Limited Edition | Volkswagen ID.4 ID.4 77 kWh Pro Limited Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | €40,990Prijs Nederland zoals getoond in het EV Database NL-overzicht (oktober 2026, 'Bestelbaar sinds augustus 2026'); de pagina vermeldt niet wat de prijs omvat, en EV Database toont dezelfde € 40.990 ook voor de vorige uitvoering ('Uit productie (oktober 2025 - augustus 2026)'). Officiële Tesla Prijslijst January 2026 noemde voor 'STANDARD - Achterwielaandrijving' € 39.990 als consumentenadviesprijs inclusief bpm, 21% btw, bestemmings- en documentatiekosten € 980 en verwijderingsbijdrage € 20; ANWB (28-01-2026) en EV Update (04-02-2026) noemen ook € 39.990. Autoreview (s31, 02-05-2026) meldt: "Deze week zijn alle uitvoeringen van de Tesla Model Y 1000 euro duurder geworden. Met als gevolg dat de instapversie van 39.990 euro voortaan 40.990 euro moet kosten."; een exacte dag van de verhoging is niet gevonden. · according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026 | €39,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 1 September 2026 | €44,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 1 September 2026 |
| Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | not confirmed in an official source | €38,630 | €43,630 |
| Specifications | |||
| PowertraindiffersFrom the version’s price list. Source: EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | Electric, Rear-wheel drive | Electric | Electric |
| PowerdiffersSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | 220 kW (299 hp) | 140 kW (190 hp) | 210 kW (286 hp) |
| 0-100 km/hdiffersSource: EV Update, 10 October 2025; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | 7.2 s | 8.5 s | 6.7 s |
| Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | 534 km13.1 kWh/100 km | 426 km16.32 kWh/100 km | 563 km15.79 kWh/100 km |
| Battery capacity (net)differsSource: EV Update, 10 October 2025; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | 60 kWh | 58 kWh | 77 kWh |
| AC chargingSource: EV Update, 10 October 2025; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: ANWB, 28 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | 175 kW | 105 kW | 165 kW |
| Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | not confirmed in an official source | 26 min | 29 min |
| Kerb weightdiffersSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | 1,981 kg | 2,065 kg | 2,135 kg |
| Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | 1,600 kg | 1,000 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Boot spacediffersSource: ANWB, 7 November 2025; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | 420 l | 533 l | 533 l |
| Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | 4,790 × 1,920 × 1,620 mm | 4,584 × 1,852 × 1,634 mm | 4,584 × 1,852 × 1,634 mm |
| Euro NCAPEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 19 November 2025; Euro NCAP, 15 October 2025 | 5 of 5 stars (2025) | 5 of 5 stars (2025) | 5 of 5 stars (2025) |
| Costs (computed) | |||
| Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-28, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | not confirmed in an official source | €608€7,299 a year on €38,630 | €700€8,399 a year on €43,630 |
| Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | €252 – €276all provinces, 2026 | €271 – €296all provinces, 2026 | €271 – €296all provinces, 2026 |
| Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026 | €3.4013.1 kWh/100 km | €4.2416.32 kWh/100 km | €4.1015.79 kWh/100 km |
When do you choose the Tesla Model Y and when the Volkswagen ID.4?
Choose the Tesla Model Y if…
- You want a roomy electric SUV: ANWB measured 420 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and also mentions a front boot.
- You regularly tow a trailer or caravan: RDW lists 1,600 kg braked towing capacity for all versions.
- You drive many kilometres and value low energy use: 131 to 162 Wh/km according to RDW, depending on the version.
- Price matters to you: the entry version starts at € 40,990 (EV Database, checked on 26 October 2026).
Choose the Volkswagen ID.4 if…
- You want an electric crossover with a 533-litre boot.
- You want more power and range than the 58 kWh version: the 77 kWh versions are rated at 524 to 563 km WLTP and 286 to 340 hp.
- You tow: the 4MOTION versions may tow 1,800 kg braked.
These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.
What do the Tesla Model Y and the Volkswagen ID.4 cost per month?
Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Tesla Model Y costs per month: electricity about €43 (WLTP consumption 13.1 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €92 – €101 depending on the province, together €135 – €144 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Volkswagen ID.4 costs per month: electricity about €53 (WLTP consumption 16.3 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €99 – €109 depending on the province, together €152 – €161 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
| Model | Electricity or fuel | Road tax | Together (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model YModel Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard) | €43 | €92 – €101 | €135 – €144 |
| Volkswagen ID.4ID.4 58 kWh Limited Edition | €53 | €99 – €109 | €152 – €161 |
Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.
Are there used Tesla Model Y or Volkswagen ID.4 cars for sale?
- Tesla Model Y: 1 used car in our stock, from €37,840. See the used cars
- Volkswagen ID.4: 206 used cars in our stock, from €18,950. See the used cars
Frequently asked questions
What do the Tesla Model Y and the Volkswagen ID.4 cost?
The Tesla Model Y costs from €40,990 (according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026) and the Volkswagen ID.4 from €39,990 (price list 1 September 2026).
Which goes further, the Tesla Model Y or the Volkswagen ID.4?
According to WLTP the Tesla Model Y manages 534–657 km and the Volkswagen ID.4 426–563 km. The Tesla Model Y goes the furthest.
How big is the boot of the Tesla Model Y and the Volkswagen ID.4?
The boot of the Tesla Model Y holds 420 litres (ANWB measurement) and the Volkswagen ID.4 533 litres. The measuring methods differ, so the figures are not like for like.
How safe are the Tesla Model Y and the Volkswagen ID.4 according to Euro NCAP?
The Tesla Model Y scored 5 of 5 stars (2025 test) and the Volkswagen ID.4 5 of 5 stars (2025 test).
Where can you read more about the Tesla Model Y and the Volkswagen ID.4?
- All versions and specifications of the Tesla Model Y
- All versions and specifications of the Volkswagen ID.4
- Our review of the Tesla Model Y
- Our review of the Volkswagen ID.4
- Pick and compare versions yourself
Other comparisons
Sources
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Tesla personenauto's 2026 YTD per handelsbenaming (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: Tesla Model 3/Model Y nieuw geregistreerd vanaf 2026-06-01, per kenteken (massa, maten, trekgewicht, zitplaatsen, topsnelheid; laagst geprijsde exemplaren per variant/uitvoering gebruikt) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen brandstof (join op kenteken uit s5): netto_max_vermogen_elektrisch, elektrisch_verbruik_enkel_elektrisch_wltp, actie_radius_enkel_elektrisch_wltp (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Tesla: Tesla Prijslijst 2026 (PDF, gedrukt 'PRIJSLIJST January 2026'; HTTP Last-Modified 2026-01-09) (document date 9 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Update: Tesla Model Y Premium concurreert nog scherp qua prijs, maar er is meer dan dat (document date 29 May 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Update: Tesla Model Y Standard officieel bevestigd voor Nederland: dit zijn de prijzen en specificaties (document date 10 October 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Update: Tesla Model Y Standard nu ook met Long Range en 657 km WLTP (document date 9 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Database: EV Database Nederland: overzicht elektrische auto's (Tesla-rijen: status, bereik, verbruik, accu, prijs) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Tesla Model Y 2025 safety rating (rating published 2025-11-19) (document date 19 November 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- ANWB: Tesla Model Y I 1e facelift - Auto Testrapport (78.4 kWh Premium Long Range RWD) (document date 7 November 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- ANWB: Tesla Model Y I 1e facelift - Auto Review (62.5 kWh Standard RWD) (document date 28 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- ANWB: Vergelijk Tesla Model Y Standard & Volkswagen ID.3 Limited Edition (document date 30 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: Volkswagen personenauto's, nieuw in NL (datum eerste toelating = datum eerste tenaamstelling NL), 2026-01-01 t/m 2026-10-24, per handelsbenaming (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: aantal zitplaatsen en laagste catalogusprijs per handelsbenaming (Tiguan, T-Roc, Tayron, ID.4, ID.7), nieuw in NL 2026 (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): De ID.4 Limited Edition - Informatie en prijzen per 1 september 2026 (modeljaar 2027) (document date 1 September 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Euro NCAP 2025 safety results for Volkswagen ID.4, rated 5 stars (document date 15 October 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
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