The Volkswagen ID.4, once among the few small electric SUVs competing with the Tesla Model Y, is set to be replaced by the upcoming ID. Tiguan EV, according to Car and Driver. That transition has opened the door to discounts on remaining ID.4 inventory.
Volkswagen Is Offering ID.4 Discounts
Volkswagen is offering a $12,500 customer bonus toward the lease or purchase of a 2025 ID.4, according to EV news site Electrek. The bonus applies to 2025 models at participating dealerships, which may be difficult to find. The offer runs from Sept. 1 through Nov. 2, 2026.
The customer bonus is larger than the $7,500 federal electric-vehicle tax incentive that was eliminated in September. Volkswagen is also offering a separate $6,000 customer bonus for people leasing or purchasing a 2026 ID.4.
Volkswagen is discounting remaining ID.4 models after ending production in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to clear inventory ahead of the vehicle’s replacement. The company is competing with the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 as electric-vehicle demand slows.
Shoppers can check regional dealership inventories and Volkswagen’s official offers page for availability and terms.
Is the Volkswagen ID.4 a Good Deal?
The least expensive ID.4 in the reporter’s region is a 2026 ID.4 Pro listed at $47,477 before taxes and fees. After the $6,000 bonus, it still costs more than $40,000.
Hyundai’s 2027 Ioniq 5 starts at $35,250 for the SE Standard Range, which has a 245-mile range. The next SE trim starts at $37,750 and offers up to 318 miles of range. The article says the Hyundai may be a better value for budget-focused shoppers.
How Does the Tesla Model Y Compare?
The Tesla Model Y starts at $39,990 for the rear-wheel-drive trim and has an estimated range of about 321 miles. It accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds and can charge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes, according to the article.
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