Volkswagen is expanding its electrified lineup in Korea. Following the new model of the compact SUV ID.4, first launched in Korea in 2022, a facelifted model of the ID.5 in the same segment will also be released in Korea soon. As Volkswagen unveiled the high-performance electric concept car ID.Polo GTI and signaled its intent to broaden its electrified lineup, it plans to expand its Korea lineup as well.
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, the model 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 also plans to launch the facelifted ID.5 in Korea soon to boost its market share. The ID.5 is a coupe-style compact electric SUV, and unlike the SUV-shaped ID.4, it has a coupe design with a roofline that slopes down toward the rear.
The performance of the ID.4 and ID.5 is almost 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 high speeds. They take 6.7 seconds to go from a standstill to 100 kph.
The ID.4 and ID.5 are equipped 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. The ID.5 is said to be undergoing certification procedures.
An advanced voice assistant, "IDA," is applied to the ID.4 and ID.5. IDA is Volkswagen's advanced voice recognition assistant that allows users to control vehicle functions through natural conversation without memorizing fixed commands.
Features that improve the convenience of operating an electric vehicle have also been enhanced. In the "optimization menu" to improve battery charging efficiency, the battery heater can be activated to efficiently manage charging speed according to outside temperature and surrounding conditions.
IQ.Drive, an advanced driver-assistance feature, is also standard on both vehicles. IQ.Drive includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-keeping lane assist, and the Front Assist forward collision warning and emergency braking system.
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 the 3.5% special consumption tax applied). Factoring in the 4,320,000 won national subsidies and, based on Seoul, 1,290,000 won in local government subsidies, it can be purchased in the 40 million won range.