VW ID. Cross: Base version starting at 28,000 euros now available for configuration

VW has started presales in Germany for the ID. Cross with a smaller battery. The battery can be paired with either an 85 kW or 99 kW powertrain and is available in the Trend, Life, and Style trims. Prices start at 27,995 euros. For comparison, the E-SUV with a larger battery costs at least 34,025 euros.

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Since spring, VW, Skoda, and Cupra have gradually introduced their new electric city cars — all with similar technical specifications but different market positions. In July, the VW ID. Cross marked the world premiere of the last of Volkswagen Group’s four new electric city cars: this electric vehicle is aimed at those who envision a calm, spacious urban car in an SUV style.

Within the group’s new electric compact car lineup, the ID. Cross serves as the SUV version of the new ID. Polo and is intended to attract customers who need a city car but also value practicality and space, acting as the electric counterpart to the VW T-Cross. At 4.15 meters long, it is roughly ten centimeters longer and five centimeters taller than the VW counterpart model. While the Polo starts at 24,995 euros, the now-confirmed starting price for the Cross is 3,000 euros higher.

Higher-priced variants have been available for configuration for some time

The move shows that Volkswagen is determined to compete in the segment of electric mini and compact SUVs. Starting at the end of July, Volkswagen disabled the configurator for ID. Cross versions with large batteries first, and now cheaper variants are set to enter the market as well. The price starts at 27,995 euros. This entry price applies to the ID. Cross Trend with the lowest power output (85 kW) and a small 37-kWh battery. For the higher-end Life and Style versions, each with 99 kW of power, the list prices start at 31,925 and 34,510 euros respectively. Those who prefer the large 52-kWh battery pay 36,525 and 39,110 euros for the Life and Style versions. The base Trend model, however, cannot be combined with the large battery. Different prices are also currently in effect due to the ID. purchase bonus offered by Volkswagen (for Life and Style models with both battery options).

| Equipment | ID. Cross with small battery | ID. Cross with large battery | ID. Purchase subsidy | Prices after subsidy |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

| Trend | 27,995 € | – | – | |

| Life | 31,925 € | 36,525 € | 2,500 € | 29,425 € or 34,025 € |

| Style | 34,510 € | 39,110 € | 3,500 € | 31,010 € or 35,610 € |

With the launch of the ID. Cross with a smaller battery, prices have now dropped below the 30,000 euro mark. The new entry-level model comes at 28,000 euros and offers a range of 324 km, a top speed of 160 km/h, and DC fast charging at 90 kW, which is said to charge the small battery from 10% to 80% in about 23 minutes. Those who prefer 99 kW of power instead of 85 kW and want better features must make slight compromises on range: VW lists 313 km and 312 km for range respectively in the ID. Cross Life and Style versions. Otherwise, the performance specifications are similar, especially regarding battery and charging capabilities. The following table provides a comparison:

| | ID. Cross small battery | ID. Cross large battery |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Drive type | FWD | FWD |

| Power output | 85/99 kW | 155/166 kW |

| Torque | 290 Nm | 290 Nm |

| Acceleration | 9.9 s | 7.1 s |

| Top speed | 160 mph | 160 km/h |

| WLTP range | 201 miles | 265 miles |

| Battery capacity | 37 kWh | 52 kWh |

| DC charging power | 90 kW | 105 kW |

| DC charging time 10-80% | 23 min | 24 min |

| Price | 27,995 Euros | 34,025 Euros |

We are already familiar with the engine and battery combinations of the ID. Cross from the new MEB+ technology platform. The VW ID. Cross, like its three previously mentioned counterparts, is based technically on the upgraded MEB+ platform with front-wheel drive. However, while the others are available in four power levels, the ID. Cross will be limited to choosing between three engine options (85 kW, 99 kW, and 155 kW), combined with two battery sizes of 37 kWh and 52 kWh (net).

Here is a brief aside on this topic: Several innovations driven by Volkswagen in recent years come into play with the E-small car family. For instance, the newly developed “group standard cell” that can be equipped with various chemistries is used for the first time in the Urban Car Family. These cells are installed using a cell-to-pack design, making them a structural element in the vehicle’s underfloor. The electric motor used is the APP290, specifically developed for front-wheel-drive models and offering 290 Nm of torque according to Volkswagen’s naming convention. The inverter, referred to by VW as a “pulse converter,” is also entirely new. This component was developed in-house and is now produced within the group as well.

Larger battery with NMC chemistry, smaller one with LFP

The small LFP battery in the ID. Cross can be charged at up to 90 kW as standard. AC charging is possible at 11 kW, with a charging time of less than four hours reported. The larger battery is an NMC type, available in the ID. Cross only when paired with a 155 kW charger. This is because VW does not yet offer the 166-kW version for the ID. Cross. Additionally, with a 52-kWh battery, the range increases to up to 426 kilometers, and the DC charging capacity rises to 105 kW, while the stated DC charging time (10-80% SoC) increases slightly to 24 minutes.

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Volkswagen positions the ID. Cross with a smaller battery primarily as a good choice for “customers who mainly travel in urban areas and on typical commuting routes while also valuing an attractive entry price.” The basic concept of the ID. Cross remains unchanged regardless of battery size: it combines typical SUV design with a high-quality interior, large displays, and intuitive operation.

Standard Equipment Comparisons

The base Trend version already comes standard with features such as park assist (front and rear) and smartphone integration via “App Connect”. The Life and Style trims offer additional comfort and technology features. Standard equipment on the ID. Cross Life includes 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, a two-zone automatic climate control system, a 10.3-inch driver display, and a 12.9-inch touchscreen. It also features adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring, as well as park sensors and a rear-view camera. The Style trim adds features such as matrix LED headlights, keyless access, and seat and steering wheel heating.

Depending on the trim level, technologies from higher vehicle classes are also available, including “Connected Travel Assist” or premium options such as a Harman-Kardon sound system, a panoramic glass roof, and electrically adjustable 12-way seats with massage function.