Volkswagen unveils ID. Cross, its cheapest electric SUV

Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Cross, its most affordable electric SUV to date, marking a significant expansion of its compact EV lineup in Europe. The vehicle, revealed on July 15, 2026, is essentially an electric counterpart to the popular T-Cross SUV and is based on the same MEB platform as the recently launched ID. Polo hatchback.

The ID. Cross enters the market with a starting price of 27,995 euros (approximately $32,000) in Germany, positioning it as a more accessible option below the ID.4. The company opened pre-orders for the model on the day of its unveiling. The electric SUV will be offered with a choice of three electric motor outputs-85 kW (114 hp), 99 kW (133 hp), and 155 kW (208 hp)-driving the front wheels. Buyers can also select between two battery packs: a 37 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) unit and a larger 52 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) unit.

In its longest-range configuration, the ID. Cross is rated for up to 427 kilometers (265 miles) on the WLTP cycle. The smaller 37 kWh battery supports DC fast charging at up to 90 kW, enabling a 10% to 80% charge in about 23 minutes, while the 52 kWh battery can charge at up to 105 kW, achieving a similar recharge...