New electric SUV trumps Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7: 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 finally land in Australia with a driving range that bests its rivals

Following considerable delays, Volkswagen is finally entering Australia’s most competitive EV segment after announcing Australian pricing for its 2025 ID.4 and ID.5 SUVs.

Both models will be offered in single variant line-ups, consisting of the ID.4 Pro and ID.5 GTX. The ID.4 first went on sale in Europe in 2020, followed by the ID.5 in 2021, with each of them receiving minor updates since then. Australia will subsequently receive the most up-to-date models.

Starting with the ID.4 Pro, the more bulbous model with traditional SUV styling will start at $59,990, before on-road costs, $3410 less than the new Tesla Model Y Launch Edition ($63,400), $5000 more than a BYD Sealion 7 ($54,990) and $3220 more than a Kia EV5 ($56,770).

The ID.4 is generally smaller than its aforementioned rivals at 4,584 mm long, 1852mm wide, 1632mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2771mm.

It carries a 77kWh (usable) battery pack that powers a single electric motor mounted to the rear axle. All up it delivers 544km of WLTP-rated range, 62km more than a Sealion 7 Premium and 11km more than the current Long Range Model Y. The updated Model Y Launch Edition is estimated to offer 7km more than the ID.4, though.

Power and torque are rated at 210kW/540Nm, while its 0-100km/h sprint time is clocked at 6.7 seconds.

As standard, the ID.4 gets 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive suspension, progressive steering, matrix LED headlights with adaptive high beam, 3D LED tail lights, keyless entry, a power tailgate and a panoramic sunroof with an electric blind.

Additionally there are power adjustable front seats with massage and heating functions, microfleece upholstery, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, tri-zone climate control, a 12.9-inch multimedia display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and a six-speaker audio system.

Moving over to the sportier ID.5, it will start at $72,990, a $13,000 premium over its slightly more sensible sibling.

In return, it adopts fastback styling, a small rear wing and a contrasting black roof, while growing slightly in length and wheelbase to 4599mm and 2766mm, respectively. Height retracts to 1619mm and width remains consistent at 1852mm.

The ID.5 GTX carries a slightly larger 79kWh (usable) battery pack over the ID.4 and adds an additional electric motor on the front axle for a total power output of 250kW. Volkswagen hasn’t quoted a torque figure.

Driving range subsequently drops to a commendable 522km under the WLTP cycle, while 1.3 seconds is sliced off its 5.4 second 0-100km/h sprint time.

It builds on the features of the ID.4 with larger 20-inch wheels, sports seats with integrated head restraints, a premium Harman/Kardon audio system and GTX interior and exterior badging.

Charging capacity on both models is rated at 11kW for AC home charging and 175kW for DC public charging stations.

Standard safety equipment includes front assist with pedestrian and cycling monitoring, travel assist, lane assist, side assist and emergency assist, a driver fatigue and attention monitor, a surround-view camera and front and rear parking sensors.

Customers can upgrade to metallic paint for an additional $1000 or premium metallic paint on the GTX for $1300. The ID.4 Pro qualifies for a $900 exterior styling package that adds a gloss black roof, silver roof rails and silver pillar and bumper trims.

The ID.4 Pro and ID.5 GTX will debut at the Everything Electric Fair at Sydney Olympic Park between March 7 and 9, with deliveries expected to commence from mid-July.

2025 Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 pricing

All prices are calculated at before on-road costs

Model	Price
ID.4 Pro	$59,990
ID.5 GTX	$72,990