[10] The ID.4 is positioned by Volkswagen as a high-volume, mass-market electric vehicle — a car for "the millions, not the millionaires," as the company claimed in its advertising.

[14] The vehicle was updated for model year 2024 to include a more powerful and efficient APP 550 electric motor with increased range, as well as heavily revised software and infotainment hardware.

Crozz II concept cars, which debuted in 2017 at the Shanghai and Frankfurt Auto Show, respectively.

First sales were for the ID.4 "1st edition", which differs in some interior and exterior features from the series production models.

[20] With a 5.3 inch driver display and a 10-inch infotainment screen as well as Apple Carplay and Android Auto as standard equipment equipment, the ID.4 features an optional augmented reality head-up display (HUD) as well as an optional 12" infotainment screen.

An optional heat pump extending range under low temperature conditions is offered or fitted as standard equipment in certain markets such as Canada[21] and uses a R744 (CO2) refrigerant.

[22] VW claims the heat pump can warm the cabin 2-3 times more efficiently than a resistance heater.

[24] For the 2024 model year, the ID.4/5 receives an update including a larger 12.9 inch infotainment display with new software, 82 kWh models also get an upgraded APP 550 motor, providing improved power and efficiency at the same time.

[27]Since model year 2024, the ID.4 is fitted with the APP 550 electric drive, which is an oil-cooled brushless permanently excited synchronous machine positioned at the rear axle.

The motor produces up to 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp) of power and up to 550 N⋅m (410 lb⋅ft) of torque,[28] revolving at speeds of up to 16,000 rpm.

The ID.4 recuperates energy when braking using the service brake pedal, with a deceleration of up to 0.25 g. When driving with the gear selector set to “D” mode, if the driver lifts their foot off the accelerator pedal, the vehicle is set to coast along in order to preserve energy, with the motor freely rotating.

The 82 kWh battery pack offers a range of 245–280 mi (394–451 km) on a full charge on the EPA cycle, depending on version.

The 62 kWh (gross) battery pack is provided exclusively by SK On and has a peak charging rate of 140 kW.

The two variants feature slightly different styling and are produced by SAIC-Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen respectively.

The ID.4 Crozz is similar to the European ID.4 and is offered with a smaller battery and a range of 400 km (249 mi) and 125 kW (168 hp; 170 PS) of power as well as a longer-ranged version offering 550 km (342 mi) of range according to the NEDC test and 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) of power.

A high performance version with dual motor all-wheel drive and 225 kW (302 hp; 306 PS) as well as 520 km (323 mi) of range is to be released as well.