The VW ID. Cross with a 37-kWh battery is available for order starting at 27,995 euros.
Volkswagen is now accepting orders for the ID. Cross with a 37-kWh battery. The base Trend version, powered by an 85 kW (116 HP) engine, costs starting at 27,995 euros. It can travel up to 324 km according to WLTP standards and takes about 23 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%.
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At the world premiere of the ID. Cross in mid-July 2026, customers could initially order only one powertrain and battery combination: the 52-kWh battery paired with a 155 kW (211 hp) powertrain in the Life and Style trims, priced at 36,525 euros at the time. Volkswagen had already announced an entry price of 27,995 euros. However, smaller batteries and weaker engines were scheduled to follow later. Serial production of the ID. Cross began on September 18 at Volkswagen’s plant in Navarra, Spain. Now, Volkswagen is adding a 37 kWh variant to the lineup as an entry-level option.
According to Volkswagen, the new version is aimed primarily at customers who mostly drive in urban areas and on commutes and prioritize a low purchase price. Volkswagen states that the vehicle’s basic concept remains unchanged with the smaller battery. At its launch, Volkswagen introduced the ID. Cross as the electric counterpart to the T-Cross with a combustion engine. All information applies to the German market.
Powertrain: two performance levels
The 37-kWh battery is available with two powertrains. The base version features an electric motor with 85 kW (116 HP), while there is also a version with 99 kW (135 HP). According to Volkswagen, both variants can reach 160 km/h. Like the other versions of the ID. Cross, the entry-level model is based on the MEB+ platform with front-wheel drive. The 155 kW (211 HP) powertrain is still only available with the 52-kWh battery.
Volkswagen reports a combined fuel consumption of 14.7 to 13.8 kWh per 100 kilometers for the ID. Cross Trend with 85 kW. The 99 kW version has a consumption of 16.9 to 14.6 kWh/100 km.
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Battery and range
The battery has a net capacity of 37 kWh. According to WLTP, it provides up to 324 kilometers of range. This figure applies to the ID. Cross Trend in its highest-range configuration. Other trims may achieve lower WLTP values. In real-world use, range also depends on driving style, speed, outside temperature, load, terrain, and auxiliary systems such as heating or air conditioning. Battery aging also plays a role.
Volkswagen claimed up to 427 kilometers of range for the 52-kWh battery under WLTP in July. Thus, the smaller battery results in nearly 100 kilometers less range per standard. According to the manufacturer, the ID. Cross with this battery is designed for typical daily distances but is also suitable for highway driving due to its top speed of 160 km/h.
Charging capacity: 90 kW standard
The base version also comes standard with a DC fast charger capable of up to 90 kW. According to Volkswagen, it takes about 23 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. With a net capacity of 37 kWh, this translates to roughly 26 kWh, meaning an average charging power of about 68 kW (excluding charging losses). The actual charging time, per the manufacturer, depends on the charger’s power, the battery’s charge level, and outdoor temperature.
The larger battery can charge at up to 105 kW, according to July’s specifications, and takes about 24 minutes for the same charge level. For AC charging, Volkswagen listed up to 11 kW for both battery sizes at the launch. Additionally, as specified back then, Vehicle-to-Load was standard equipment: an optional Schuko adapter from VW’s accessories line allows external devices to be powered at up to 3.6 kW.
Equipment and Prices
The 37-kWh version is available in three trim levels: Trend, Life, and Style. The ID. Cross Trend with 85 kW of power starts at 27,995 euros. Volkswagen does not specify prices for the version with 99 kW or for the Life and Style trims in the announcement.
Standard features include front and rear park sensors as well as the “App Connect” smartphone integration. According to the manufacturer, the Life and Style trims offer additional comfort and technology amenities. Depending on the trim level, there are also extras such as “Connected Travel Assist,” which can utilize connected data for assisted driving. Other options include a Harman Kardon sound system, a panoramic glass roof, and electrically adjustable 12-way seats with massage function.
What do you think? Is 37 kWh and up to 324 km of range per WLTP sufficient for the ID. Cross, or would you opt for the larger 52 kWh battery?
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