Comparison
Rivian EDV500/7 vs Volkswagen ID.4
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Volkswagen ID.4 161 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $83,500 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 35 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Volkswagen ID.4 1.2 vs 7.5
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Volkswagen ID.4
291 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $519/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.4
298 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Rivian EDV500/7 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EDV500 | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $83,500 | $45,095 |
| Range | 161 mi | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Van | SUV |
| DC max | 220 kW | 210 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 40.2 | 77.7 |
| USD per mile of range | 519 $/mi | 155 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if you want the longer rated range (291 mi vs 161 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 28 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Volkswagen ID.4 looks better ($155/mi vs $519/mi).
Weighted verdict
Volkswagen ID.4 has the stronger weighted profile (7.5 vs 1.2).
Rivian EDV500/71.2 Volkswagen ID.47.5 220 kW35 min 210 kW28 min
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