Volkswagen is expanding its electrified lineup in Korea. Following the ID.4, a compact SUV first launched in Korea in 2022, a model-year update of the same-segment ID.5 will also be released here soon. As Volkswagen has revealed its intention to expand its electrified lineup by unveiling even the high-performance electric concept car ID. Polo GTI, it also plans to expand its lineup in Korea.
The electric vehicle that represents Volkswagen in the Korean market is the ID.4. As a brand that ranks among the global top three automakers, it has achieved cumulative sales of 7,000 units since its 2022 launch thanks to stable product strength and price competitiveness. According to the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA), the ID.4 sold 2,613 units in 2024 and 1,523 units in 2025, maintaining steady demand.
Volkswagen Korea plans to boost its market share by launching the model-year update of the ID.5 in Korea soon. The ID.5 is a coupe-style compact electric SUV, and unlike the SUV-shaped ID.4, it features a coupe design with a roofline that slopes lower toward the rear of the vehicle.
The performance of the ID.4 and ID.5 is nearly identical. The new ID.4 and ID.5 deliver a maximum output of 286 horsepower and peak torque of 55.6 kg·m. Compared with the previous model, maximum output is up 40% and peak torque is up 75%, providing strong acceleration not only in city driving but also at highway speeds. They take 6.7 seconds to reach 100 kph from a standstill.
The ID.4 and ID.5 come with a high-efficiency high-voltage battery with a capacity of 82.836 kWh and support fast charging up to 175 kW. With fast charging, the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in about 28 minutes. The ID.4 has a combined driving range of 424 km on a single charge. For the ID.5, the certification process is reportedly underway.
Both the ID.4 and ID.5 feature the advanced voice assistant "IDA." IDA is Volkswagen's advanced voice recognition assistant that can control vehicle functions through natural conversation without memorizing preset commands.
Functions that enhance the convenience of operating electric vehicles have also been strengthened. In the "optimization menu" to improve battery charging efficiency, the battery heater function can be activated to efficiently manage charging speed according to outside temperature and surrounding conditions.
The advanced driver assistance suite IQ.Drive is also standard on both vehicles. IQ.Drive includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go support, Lane Assist for lane keeping, and Front Assist with forward collision warning and emergency braking.
Official prices for the ID.4 are 52,990,000 won for the ID.4 Pro Light and 60,407,000 won for the ID.4 Pro (with a 3.5% special consumption tax applied). With a 4,320,000-won national subsidy and, based on Seoul, a 1,290,000-won local subsidy, it can be purchased in the 40 million won range.