The battery in Volkswagen electric cars, model by model
7 models listed. For each one: the battery versions, the manufacturer warranty, the state of health to expect for its age, and what a failure costs out of warranty.
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since 2022Replacing one module€800 – €2,300
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Volkswagen ID.3
since 2020Replacing one module€700 – €2,000
Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Volkswagen ID.4
since 2020Replacing one module€800 – €2,300
Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Volkswagen ID.5
since 2022Replacing one module€800 – €2,300
Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Volkswagen ID.7
since 2023Replacing one module€800 – €2,300
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2014 – 2020Replacing one module€500 – €1,500
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons Pack cannot be repaired module by moduleVolkswagen e-up!
2013 – 2023
Volkswagen battery warranty, model by model
Manufacturer terms recorded for the UK, by year of first registration. Years and mileage apply whichever comes first; below the guaranteed capacity, the pack is repaired or replaced.
| Model | First registered | Duration | Mileage | Guaranteed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | since 2022 | 8 years | 100,000 miles | 70% |
| Volkswagen ID.3 | since 2020 | 8 years | 100,000 miles | 70% |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | since 2021 | 8 years | 100,000 miles | 70% |
| Volkswagen ID.5 | since 2022 | 8 years | 100,000 miles | 70% |
| Volkswagen ID.7 | since 2023 | 8 years | 100,000 miles | 70% |
| Volkswagen e-Golf | 2014 – 2020 | 8 years | 100,000 miles | not stated |
| Volkswagen e-up! | 2013 – 2023 | 8 years | 100,000 miles | not stated |
For a specific car, the battery checker gives the warranty end date. Compare with every brand.
What to know about Volkswagen batteries
The catalogue covers 7 Volkswagen electric models, on sale since 2013. The packs recorded use NMC or LFP cells, and the difference matters: LFP holds up better over time than nickel, and the gap widens with age.
Battery warranty. The terms recorded for Volkswagen are 8 years, up to 100,000 miles, with a guaranteed minimum capacity of 70%. These terms depend on the date of first registration, not on the model alone: the checker gives the end date for a specific car.
Cost of a failure. 6 of the 7 models can be repaired module by module rather than by a full replacement, for between €500 and €2,300 depending on the model, whereas a new pack is priced at around €9,000 to €15,000. These are orders of magnitude recorded in France, never quotes.