Volkswagen ID.4: Charging locations

Charging locations can be configured in the Infotainment system of the Volkswagen ID.4. Once saved, the vehicle automatically detects a known charging location and applies the corresponding charging settings for optimized performance and convenience.

Location data

The Volkswagen ID.4 uses real-time geolocation data (coordinates) when creating or recognizing a charging location, ensuring that the correct profile and preferences are applied automatically.

Creating a charging location

1. Tap HOME in the Infotainment system.

2. Tap Charging.

3. Open the Charging locations menu.

4. Add a new charging location and assign it a custom name (up to five locations can be saved in the Volkswagen ID.4).

Removing a charging location

1. Open the Charging locations menu.

2. Tap .

3. Select to remove the selected charging location.

Setup

All charging settings saved in the Volkswagen ID.4 are automatically applied to the currently recognized charging location.

If a departure time is configured for a charging location, it is still possible to switch to immediate charging via the Infotainment exit menu (→ Exit menu).

Available settings include:

Reduce charging current for household grid stability.

Automatically release the AC charging cable (availability depends on country regulations).

Departure times (maximum of three) for scheduled charging (→ Delayed charging).

Lower battery charge limit (→ Battery charge limits).

Upper battery charge limit (→ Battery charge limits).

Integration with a home energy management system (depending on vehicle equipment), allowing the Volkswagen ID.4 to communicate with charging stations and solar systems.

Preferred charging times, which help optimize energy costs or reduce load on household electrical systems.

Display of address or geolocation data for each saved charging location.

Different charging profiles and settings can be stored for a single charging location in the Volkswagen ID.4.