VehiclesOctober 9, 2026

The VW ID. Tiguan makes its debut at a starting price of 42,695 euros.

VW will replace its electric SUV ID.4 and its derivative ID.5 with the ID. Tiguan in early 2027, emphasizing its connection to the best-selling gasoline-powered Tiguan. The new VW ID. Tiguan offers powertrains with up to 220 kW, a range of up to 600 km, and a towing capacity of up to two tons.

The new VW ID. Tiguan will hit the market in early 2027

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Although the name change from ID. 4 to ID. Tiguan has been known since early 2026 through IG Metall Emden, Volkswagen Group officially confirmed it just a few days ago, releasing the first photos of the VW ID. Tiguan in camouflage at the same time. This camouflage has now been removed with today’s world premiere — and alongside plenty of images, there is also a wealth of data available for this electric SUV.

Let’s first hear what VW’s brand chief has to say about the new electric vehicle: “The Tiguan is our best-selling model worldwide, while the ID.4 and ID.5 are among our most successful electric cars. With the ID.Tiguan, we combine these two success stories. It features a pure, confident design with the presence of a vehicle from the next higher class, intuitive operation, and up to 600 kilometers of range thanks to MEB+ — setting a new standard for our electric SUVs made in Germany. The ID. Tiguan from Emden, along with the Tiguan from Wolfsburg, forms one of the strongest SUV duos in Europe.”

VW ID. Tiguan available for pre-order starting October 13

Volkswagen will launch this 4.62 meters long, 1.86 meters wide, and 1.62 meters high electric SUV with a wheelbase of 2.77 meters at the beginning of next year. Pre-orders are available in Germany and many other European countries starting next Tuesday, October 13th. The price list—details of which are not yet known—is expected to start at 42,695 euros. For comparison, the predecessor VW ID.4 currently starts at 40,580 euros.

The VW ID. Tiguan will be available in three performance levels: one with rear-wheel drive, 140 kW power, and a 58-kWh LFP battery; one with rear-wheel drive, 210 kW power, and a 77-kWh NMC battery; and one with a 220 kW (299 hp) 4MOTION all-wheel drive system, also equipped with the 77-kWh battery. There will also be four trim versions: “Trend,” “Life,” “Style,” and “R-Line.”

Up to 600 km range and 165 kW charging speed

The homologation of the three variants is not yet complete, but Volkswagen estimates that the WLTP range for its electric Tiguan varies depending on the powertrain and battery size, reaching up to 600 kilometers. However, the charging speed is not quite at the cutting edge, as shown in the table below:

| Feature | 58-kWh Battery (LFP) | 77-kWh Battery (NMC) |

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

| AC Charging Speed | max. 11 kW | max. 11 kW |

| DC Charging Speed | max. 105 kW | max. 165 kW |

| DC Charging Time 10–80% | approx. 26 minutes | approx. 29 minutes |

Although its charging speeds, fast charge times, and range fall short compared to other models unveiled in 2025 or 2026 such as the BMW iX3 or the all-electric Mercedes-Benz GLC, it must be acknowledged that this is not a premium vehicle. At the same time, Volkswagen emphasizes that the VW ID. Tiguan offers various charging features: these include Plug & Charge, Smart Charging, and the bidirectional charging options Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) for powering external devices with energy from the vehicle’s battery, Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) for integrating the vehicle into home energy management, and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) for feeding electricity back into the public grid.

The VW ID. Tiguan can power RVs on vacation

The VW ID. Tiguan is designed as a fully electric family vehicle that can also pull a camper on vacation – the towing capacity is up to 1,800 kg with the 58-kWh battery and up to 2,000 kg with the 77-kWh battery. According to Volkswagen, the electric SUV also offers ample space for five passengers inside, and for an additional fee, it includes seat massage and ventilation functions as well as a Harman Kardon sound system. The trunk provides a volume of up to 534 liters, plus there’s a frunk area under the hood with 32 liters of storage space.

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Let’s take a look at the cockpit: For the first time in a European model, VW offers a passenger display (12 inches, 30.5 cm diagonal), similar to that in the China model ID.UNYX 08. According to Volkswagen, this display is intended to “open up a new world of infotainment, information, and gaming for the passenger—without distracting the driver.” Similar to a laptop privacy screen, the passenger display cannot be seen by the driver (Privacy Mode). In private mode, the passenger can listen to audio through their connected Bluetooth headphones. New additions include a 10-inch driver display (“Digital Cockpit,” 25.4 cm diagonal) and a central 15-inch infotainment display (38.1 cm diagonal).

At the same time, the control logic has been revised compared to the ID.4. Important functions are once again accessible via physical buttons and placed where they are intuitively expected to be found. For example, the climate control system, whose basic functions are now adjusted using a button panel in the center console. Another example is audio volume and song selection: these are primarily controlled through a tangible knob in the center console. In front of it, there are two Qi2-standard inductive charging points for the driver’s and passenger’s smartphones. Additionally, a familiar feature from internal combustion engine vehicles makes its way into the cockpit—the multifunctional steering wheel with physical buttons instead of touch surfaces.

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

| Power Output | 140 kW | 210 kW | 220 kW |

| Battery (net) | 58 kWh | 77 kWh | 77 kWh |

| Battery type | LFP | NMC | NMC |

| WLTP range, max. | 450 km | 600 km | 560 km |

| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s | 6.6 s | 6.3 s |

| Top speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |

What else? Volkswagen mentions the new design language “Pure Positive,” which had a significant impact on the exterior design of the electric Tiguan: “The softer crossover design of previous models gives way to a new, powerful, and visually striking SUV design. Precise lines and tightly fitted surfaces add to its stability and quality,” says the manufacturer. This is intended to make the VW ID. Tiguan appear like a vehicle from the premium segment. At the same time, Volkswagen is returning to classic hinge-style door handles with the ID. Tiguan.