Electric car comparison

Aiways U5 vs Volkswagen ID.4

Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.

A A

Reference model

Aiways U5

Archive
Range
315 km*
Battery
60 kWh
DC charging
75 kW
0–100 km/h
7.5 s

SUV · FWD · 5 seats

B V

Reference model

Volkswagen ID.4

Current
Range
460 km*
Battery
79 kWh
DC charging
115 kW
0–100 km/h
6.7 s

SUV · RWD · 5 seats

Data checked 17 July 2026

Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.

Data-led verdict

PlugSphere Smart Score

A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.

High data confidence · 92% coverage
A

Aiways U5

72 /100

Smart Score verdict

Volkswagen ID.4 leads

28-point advantage in this pairing

Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.

B

Volkswagen ID.4

Leads
100 /100
Score categoryA · U5B · ID.4
Range 25% weight 68/100 100/100 Leads
Charging 25% weight 75/100 100/100 Leads
Efficiency 15% weight 91/100 100/100 Leads
Performance 10% weight 89/100 100/100 Leads
Practicality 15% weight 91/100 100/100 Leads
EV capability 10% weight 0/100 100/100 Leads

Compared 12 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.

Side by side

Full specification comparison

Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.

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Specification A Reference model Aiways U5 B Reference model Volkswagen ID.4
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 315 km 460 km Better
Useable battery 60 kWh 79 kWh
Efficiency 190 Wh/km 172 Wh/km Better
One-stop range 313 km 498 km Better
Charging
Onboard AC charger 7 kW 11 kW Better
Typical DC charging power 75 kW 115 kW Better
Estimated 10–80% DC time 34.0 min 29.0 min Better
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge No Yes Better
Battery preconditioning No Yes Better
Body & practicality
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 432 L 533 L Better
Curb weight 1,795 kg 2,136 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible Yes Yes
Performance
0–100 km/h 7.5 s 6.7 s Better
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity Not available 1,000 kg
Towbar approved No Yes Better
Heat pump No Yes Better
Battery chemistry NCM NCM
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) No Yes Better
Vehicle-to-home (V2H) No Yes Better
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) No Yes Better
Bidirectional charging No Yes Better
Availability
Current status Archive Current
Available from October 2020 March 2026
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating 3 stars 5 stars Better
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.

Market by market

Price comparison

Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.

Market A Aiways U5 B Volkswagen ID.4
Country Germany Not listed From €40,580
Country Netherlands Not listed From €39,990
Country United Kingdom Not listed From £36,995

Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.

Versions at a glance

Variants and model years

Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.

A

Model family

Aiways U5 trims

2 versions

  • U5

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2022
    Range
    315 km*
    Battery
    60 kWh
    Drive
    FWD

  • U5

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2023
    Range
    315 km*
    Battery
    60 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
B

Model family

Volkswagen ID.4 trims

20 versions

  • ID.4 Pro (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    460 km*
    Battery
    79 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

  • ID.4 Pro 4MOTION (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    440 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD

  • ID.4 GTX (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    420 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD

  • ID.4 Pure (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    340 km*
    Battery
    58 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

  • ID.4 Pro (MY24-25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2025
    Range
    445 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

  • ID.4 Pro (MY26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    445 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

  • ID.4 Pro 4MOTION (MY24-25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2025
    Range
    435 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD

  • ID.4 GTX (MY26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    435 km*
    Battery
    79 kWh
    Drive
    AWD

  • ID.4 Pro 4MOTION (MY26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    435 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD

  • ID.4 GTX (MY24-25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2025
    Range
    420 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD

  • ID.4 1st

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2021
    Range
    410 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

  • ID.4 Pro

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2023
    Range
    410 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

  • ID.4 Pro Performance

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2023
    Range
    410 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

  • ID.4 Pro 4MOTION

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2023
    Range
    405 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD

  • ID.4 GTX

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2023
    Range
    400 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD

  • ID.4 GTX

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2022
    Range
    400 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD

  • ID.4 Pure

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2023
    Range
    285 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

  • ID.4 Pure (MY24-25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2025
    Range
    285 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

  • ID.4 Pure Performance

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2023
    Range
    285 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

  • ID.4 Pure (MY26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    285 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

U5 vs ID.4 — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Aiways U5 or Volkswagen ID.4?

Aiways U5 has an estimated 315 km of mixed-condition range and Volkswagen ID.4 has 460 km. That gives Volkswagen ID.4 a 145 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Aiways U5 or Volkswagen ID.4?

Aiways U5 is listed at 75 kW typical DC power and Volkswagen ID.4 at 115 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Aiways U5 or Volkswagen ID.4?

Volkswagen ID.4 leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 28 points: 72/100 versus 100/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Aiways U5 and Volkswagen ID.4?

PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.

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