Review: Volkswagen ID.4 Pro.
Our full review · Specs & price Belgium 2026
Real-world range = WLTP × 0.78 (Belgian winter conditions, motorway 130 km/h). Official BE configurator price, .
Our review of the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro is the most sensible electric family SUV in the German line-up: 400 km of real-world range from its 77 kWh battery, a 543-litre boot and a Belgian price from €45,990. Nothing dazzling, nothing off-key — it does the job of a family estate for a Brussels driver who mixes city runs with weekends in the Ardennes. Its real weakness is the software, not the engineering.
Driving & comfort
On the motorway, the ID.4 Pro behaves like a classic German family estate: precise steering, careful sound insulation, suspension that soaks up the joints of the E411 (the Brussels–Luxembourg motorway) without ever going soft. The rear-wheel drive, a 210 kW rear motor, gives reassuring traction in Belgian rain, and the 2,124 kg mainly make themselves felt in town, on Brussels cobbles. Rear space stays excellent for two adults and a child seat, with a 543-litre boot. The real gripe is the ergonomics: the touch controls on the steering wheel and the climate sliders, finally backlit since the 2024 facelift, are still less practical than a plain old dial while driving.
Daily charging
Day to day, the ID.4 charges mostly at home: on an 11 kW AC wallbox, the 77 kWh battery goes from 10 to 100% in a little over seven hours, i.e. overnight. On the road, rapid charging peaks at 135 kW DC, giving a claimed 10→80% in 35 minutes — enough to cover a Brussels–De Haan run on the E40 (the coastal motorway) with a single coffee stop. It's fair without being a record: a Kia EV6 or a Hyundai Ioniq 5 charge noticeably faster thanks to their 800-volt architecture.
Total cost of ownership
In use, the ID.4 costs about €6/100 km at home, at the average Belgian rate of €0.35/kWh, against three times more for an equivalent diesel SUV. Maintenance is limited to an inspection every two years and tyres, with no oil or belt changes. On tax, a Belgian company can still write the ID.4 off at 100% in 2026 (against 95% for an order placed in 2027), and Flanders exempts it from both TMC (registration tax) and road tax; in Wallonia and Brussels, the TMC is capped at the minimum of €61.50. For someone covering 20,000 km/year, the higher purchase price is paid back in three to four years against a premium combustion car.
- 400 km of real-world range from the 77 kWh battery: a Brussels–Ardennes round trip without charging
- 543-litre boot and rear space among the best in the class
- Rear-wheel drive and 2,124 kg well contained, safe handling on Belgian motorways
- Favourable company-car tax in 2026 (100% deductible) and TMC exemption in Flanders
- Mechanical and battery reliability regarded as solid after four years on the market
- DC charging capped at 135 kW, far from the 230 kW of an Ioniq 5 on long trips
- Infotainment software criticised since 2021: occasionally slow screen, Android Auto bugs
- Fiddly ergonomics on the steering-wheel touch controls and the climate sliders
- Heat pump often an option even though it's decisive for winter range
Our verdictThe ID.4 Pro is the sensible pick of the segment: nothing exciting, but a spacious, understated and tax-smart large electric SUV for a Belgian freelancer or family. If you rack up long motorway trips, a Korean 800-volt rival will charge faster; for everything else, the ID.4 does the job without fuss.
A Belgian family or freelancer looking for a versatile large electric SUV for mixed city-motorway use, charging mainly at home.
A high-mileage motorway driver who wants the fastest possible charging, or a buyer attached to classic physical controls.
Full specifications
Volkswagen ID.4 Pro in Belgium — what you need to know
Typical Belgian trips
With 400 real km, the ID.4 Pro covers Brussels–Ardennes (≈ 260 km return) without charging, Brussels–Coast (≈ 220 km return) without charging.
Tax benefit
For self-employed and companies, this model is 100% tax-deductible in 2026 (last year at this rate). No direct purchase grant for individuals. Road tax is greatly reduced for this EV.
Home charging
With 11 kW AC, a full charge from 20% takes approximately 6 hours on an 11 kW wallbox. On a 230V plug (2.3 kW): about 27 hours. Overnight charging easily covers the average 50–80 km/day.
Frequently asked questions — Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
What's the real-world range of the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro in Belgium?
Reckon on around 400 km in mixed use with the 77 kWh battery, against 529 km WLTP. On the motorway at 120 km/h, range drops to about 350 km, and in cold weather (0 to 5°C) with the heating on, around 300 km.
How long does it take to charge the ID.4 Pro?
On an 11 kW home wallbox, allow a little over 7 hours for a full charge. On a DC rapid charger, power peaks at 135 kW, i.e. a 10→80% in about 35 minutes.
Is the Volkswagen ID.4 reliable?
The mechanicals and the battery are regarded as solid after several years on the market. The criticism is mainly about the software on the early generations (2021-2022): slow screen, display bugs and Android Auto dropouts, largely fixed on recent model years.
What does the Volkswagen ID.4 cost in Belgium in 2026?
The range starts around €44,710 for the entry-level Pure, and the Pro 77 kWh from €45,990. GTX 4MOTION versions go beyond €60,000.
Is the ID.4 worth it as a company car in Belgium?
Yes. In 2026, an electric car is still 100% deductible for a Belgian company (95% for an order placed in 2027), and the benefit-in-kind is lower than for a combustion car. It's one of the main reasons to buy.
Should you get the heat pump on the ID.4?
Yes, if you drive in winter. Without it, the heating draws straight from the battery and winter range falls faster. The heat pump saves several dozen kilometres in cold weather: it pays for itself quickly.
ID.4 or Skoda Enyaq: which to choose?
Both share the MEB platform and the 77 kWh battery. The Enyaq has a bigger boot (585 L) and often a better price-to-equipment ratio; the ID.4 has a slightly more premium image. For a family, the gap comes down mostly to the price negotiated at the dealer.