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Chevrolet Bolt vs Volkswagen ID.4

The Volkswagen ID.4 leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Chevrolet Bolt leads on 10–80% charge.

Chevrolet Bolt

Hatchback

LT

Maker's price (MSRP), US

61/100#26 of 87 · Everyday
Volkswagen ID.4

SUV

2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro

1 of 19 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

63/100#19 of 87 · Everyday

Chevrolet Bolt is cheaper by $17,495

Who's ahead - and by how much?

BoltChevrolet BoltID.4Volkswagen ID.4
  • Range (EPA)
    291 mi - best on this row
    +29 mi· 11%
  • 10–80% chargelower is better
    - best on this row
    3 min faster· 11%
  • Fast-charge peak
    - best on this row
    +25 kW· 17%
  • Cargo space
    - best on this row
    +13.7 cu ft· 83%
  • Power
    207.4 kW - best on this row
    +51 kW· 32%
  • Efficiencylower is better
    EPA - best on this row
    29.8 kWh/100 miEPA
    1.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 5%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecChevrolet BoltVolkswagen ID.4
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)291 mi - best on this row
Range (WLTP)no dataversion: ID.4 Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German
Efficiency lower is betterEPA - best on this row29.8 kWh/100 miEPA
Battery77 kWh
Battery (gross)no data
Charging
Fast-charge peak - best on this row
10–80% charge lower is better - best on this row
Full charge at 240 V lower is better - best on this row8 h
AC charging - best on this row
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is betterno dataversion: Pure, Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German
Power207.4 kW - best on this row
Torque - best on this row
Top speedversion: BLACK EDITION, Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German
DriveRWD
Space and size
Cargo space - best on this row
Seats
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground clearanceno data
Weightno dataversion: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty
Cell chemistryversion: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German
Equipment
Heat pump

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Chevrolet BoltVolkswagen ID.4
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

Chevrolet Bolt

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Oct 23, 2026

chevrolet.com
LT
$27,600
Prices in 1 market

Volkswagen ID.4

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Oct 23, 2026

vw.com
Pro
$45,095
AWD Pro
$48,995
Pro S
$50,195
AWD Pro S
$54,095
+1 more trim
Prices in 3 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Volkswagen ID.4ID.4

Range (EPA)

Leader
Volkswagen ID.4
Chevrolet Bolt
EPA
Volkswagen ID.4
291 miEPA
Ahead by
29 mi

Which charges faster?

Chevrolet BoltBolt

10–80% charge

Leader
Chevrolet Bolt
Chevrolet Bolt
Volkswagen ID.4
Ahead by
3 min

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Volkswagen ID.4
Chevrolet Bolt
Volkswagen ID.4
Ahead by
25 kW

Which is cheaper to buy?

Chevrolet BoltBolt

Price (from, new)

Leader
Chevrolet Bolt
Chevrolet Bolt
Volkswagen ID.4
Ahead by
$17,495

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