Volkswagen Expands EV Lineup in Australia with New ID.4 GTX and ID.5 Pro

Volkswagen’s electric rollout in Australia is picking up speed. Just a few months after pricing dropped for its first locally bound EVs, the German carmaker has unveiled two more additions to its all-electric SUV range: the sporty ID.4 GTX and the affordable ID.5 Pro.

With prices starting from $62,990 (before on-road costs), VW’s newest offerings aim to strike a balance between performance and accessibility, finally giving Australians more choice in the all-electric SUV space.

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New Models, New Options

Volkswagen’s originally launched the ID.4 Pro and ID.5 GTX in February 2025. Now, with the addition of these two new variants, VW’s Australian ID lineup grows to four:

Performance Breakdown

Each model is tailored to a different kind of driver. The GTX variants deliver dual-motor all-wheel drive with a performance edge, while the Pro models favour efficiency and lower pricing, suited to families or those new to EVs.

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Here’s how they compare:

Note: AC charging capped at 11kW across all models.

The GTX models pack an additional motor and a larger battery giving it more performance, hwoever, at the expense of a ~10% loss in driving range.

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Tech and Features

Regardless of trim, all ID.4 and ID.5 variants come packed with safety and tech features you’d expect at this price point.

Standard inclusions across the range:

• 12.9-inch infotainment display
• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• IQ.Light Matrix LED headlights with Dynamic Light Assist
• 30-colour ambient lighting
• Basic autonomous safety systems (e.g., forward collision warning, oncoming vehicle braking)
• Driving assist tech
• Illuminated exterior trims and door handles
• Both Mode 2 (home) and Mode 3 (public) charging cables included

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Why This Matters for Australia

These EVs should have landed in Australia much earlier. Volkswagen, like several European automakers, delayed local launches due to what many saw as Australia’s outdated EV policies under previous federal leadership. While that didn’t stop Tesla or BYD, it did stall Volkswagen’s momentum.

But now, as more drivers look to ditch petrol and go electric, Volkswagen’s timing may finally be right. These models offer a European alternative to mainstream EVs like the Tesla Model Y or Kia EV6, with a distinct VW design and build quality that long-time brand fans will appreciate.

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