VW ID. CROSS: Affordable Electric SUV

When VW unveiled the ID. CROSS at IAA MOBILITY 2025 it wasn’t just another EV – it was the start of VW’s entry-level electric revolution. Priced under €30,000 this compact electric SUV brings VW’s “Pure Positive” design to life, style and substance for everyday drivers.

Sleek Design and Right Size

Built on the updated MEB+ platform the ID. CROSS is 4,161 mm long with a 2,601 mm wheelbase – almost the same as the gas powered T-Cross it replaces. Up front a slim LED light bar gives it a friendly “smiling” face, the floating roofline and 3D light signature hint at VW’s future design direction.

Cozy, Clever Interior That Feels Like Home

Step inside and you’re greeted by “Vanilla Chai” colours and soft touch fabrics that turn the interior into a lounge on wheels. You get a generous 450-liter boot, and if you need more space, the rear seats fold completely flat. You can even stash a few more bags in the 25-liter frunk up front—a first for a factory VW! – perfect for groceries or gear on a weekend away. VW has even brought back physical buttons alongside the 13-inch infotainment and 11-inch driver display so you won’t have to hunt through menus on the move.

Punchy Performance Meets Real World Range

Don’t be fooled by the size. The ID. CROSS has 155 kW (211 PS) to the front wheels and a top speed of 175 km/h. Thanks to MEB+ efficiency improvements you’ll see up to 420 km on the WLTP cycle – enough to get through the week in the city and still do a road trip or two.

Price and Launch: Value Packed EV Arrives Summer 2026

Mark your calendar for summer 2026. That’s when dealerships will stock the ID. CROSS from around €28,000-€30,000 in Europe (roughly £25,000 in the UK). It’s a key part of Volkswagen’s new push for more affordable EVs, launching after the ID. Polo. With an estimated starting price of under €30,000, it’s set to be a strong contender against rivals like the Renault 4 E-Tech and Ford Puma Gen-E.

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Competition Beware

Competition for the ID. CROSS includes the Renault 4 E-Tech, Ford Puma Gen-E and MINI Aceman. And with VW Group scale it may just outsmart the up and coming Chinese brands looking to take a chunk of the European market.

FAQs

What’s the 0–100 km/h time?
VW hasn’t released that yet – expect official figures closer to launch.

Will the production model keep the frunk and flat-fold seats?
Early signals say yes, but final specs arrive next summer.