DriveCostCheck

Comparison tool

Two vehicles, one set of assumptions

Pick up to four exact EPA configurations. All get the same mileage, driving mix, and energy prices — so the difference you see is the vehicles, not the assumptions. Gasoline and electricity are always priced separately; MPGe is never treated as MPG.

Vehicle A

or pick step by step

Selected: 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 · electric motor (210 kW ACPM 3-Phase) · RWD · details

Vehicle B

or pick step by step

Selected: 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended · electric motor (258 kW ACPM) · AWD · details

Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles

mi/year
Driving mix55% city / 45% highway
$/kWh
At these assumptions, the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 costs $4.56 less per month ($55/year, $275 over five years) than the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
2026 Volkswagen ID.42026 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended
Full cost and efficiency comparison between 2026 Volkswagen ID.4, 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended
Measure2026 Volkswagen ID.42026 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD ExtendedDifference (A − B)
Cost per month$54.92$59.48-$4.56
Cost per year$659$714-$55
Cost over 5 years$3,295$3,570-$275
Cost per mile5.5¢/mi5.9¢/mi-0.4¢
Annual energy used3,574 kWh3,871 kWhdifferent units listed separately
EPA efficiency29.8 kWh/100 mi32.3 kWh/100 mi
2026 Volkswagen ID.4: EPA electricity consumption is measured from the wall outlet, so typical home AC charging losses are already included. Public DC fast-charging prices, extreme temperatures, and driving style can change real-world cost.
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended: EPA electricity consumption is measured from the wall outlet, so typical home AC charging losses are already included. Public DC fast-charging prices, extreme temperatures, and driving style can change real-world cost.