Volkswagen’s cheapest new EV SUV, the ID. Cross, hits European showrooms with a starting price of €27,995 (about $32,000) and a WLTP‑rated range that tops out at 265 miles.
Pricing and powertrain options
The ID. Cross shares its platform with the ID. Polo hatchback but sits higher and adds a few convenience features. All models are front‑wheel drive, and buyers can choose from three electric motors. The base version pairs a 114‑horsepower motor with a 37 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery. Higher‑trim levels offer 133‑horsepower and 208‑horsepower motors, the latter mated to a larger 52 kWh nickel‑manganese‑cobalt (NMC) pack.
Charging speeds differ by battery chemistry. The LFP pack accepts up to 90 kW from a DC fast charger and reaches 80 % state of charge in roughly 23 minutes. The NMC pack can draw up to 105 kW, taking about 24 minutes to hit the same level.
According to the specifications, the shortest WLTP range is 196 miles (316 km), while the top‑end model delivers up to 265 miles (427 km) on a full charge.
Size, interior and practical features
Measuring 163.5 inches long, 77.7 inches wide and 62.2 inches tall, the ID. Cross fits into Europe’s subcompact segment. Its 102.4‑inch wheelbase matches that of the ID. Polo, yet it remains shorter than the second‑generation Chevrolet Bolt.
Inside, the cabin centers on a 12.9‑inch infotainment touchscreen and a 10.25‑inch digital instrument cluster that can display a retro‑style layout reminiscent of the first‑generation Golf. Physical knobs control temperature, fan speed, windshield defrost and volume, and each power window has its own button.
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Trunk capacity totals 16.7 cubic feet (475 liters), including an underfloor compartment that can hold two crates of drinks. A small storage bin under the hood adds about 0.9 cubic feet (25 liters) for items such as a charging cable.
Standard vehicle‑to‑load (V2L) capability lets owners export battery power through an adaptor, delivering up to 3.6 kW to charge e‑bikes or run camping equipment.
Optional upgrades include a 425‑watt Harman Kardon sound system with ten speakers and a massage feature for the 12‑way electrically adjustable front seats—a function Volkswagen says is unique in this segment.
The ID. Cross’s pricing ladder climbs to €36,525 (about $41,700) for the highest‑capacity battery and most powerful motor, all inclusive of VAT. The entry‑level version and other trims are slated to arrive in the coming months.
It targets city commuters.
For everyday drivers, the combination of a modest price tag and a respectable 265‑mile range could make the ID. Cross a practical alternative to larger, more expensive electric SUVs, especially in urban environments where space is at a premium.
