Volkswagen has announced that its upcoming compact electric SUV, the ID. Cross, will start at around €28,000 when it launches in Europe in autumn 2026, positioning it above the smaller ID. Polo in the brand’s growing electric lineup.
The German automaker disclosed the pricing during a recent “Covered Drive” event near Amsterdam, where journalists were given early access to camouflaged prototypes. The ID. Cross is expected to serve as a more practical counterpart to the ID. Polo, which is set to start at around €25,000.
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“With its combination of compact dimensions, modern technologies and assist systems, high workmanship quality, plenty of space and an entry-level price of around 28,000 euros, the new ID. Cross offers an attractive price-performance ratio,” Volkswagen said.
At launch, the ID. Cross will be offered in three power configurations—85 kW, 99 kW, and 155 kW—paired with two battery options. The base version will feature a 37 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery combined with the 85 kW motor. This setup supports DC fast charging at up to 90 kW, allowing a 10% to 80% charge in approximately 27 minutes, while AC charging at 11 kW takes just under four hours.
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Higher variants include a 99 kW option with the same battery and improved performance, as well as a 155 kW version paired with a larger 52 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. Volkswagen has not disclosed official range figures, though the model is expected to offer slightly less than the 300-kilometre range cited for the more aerodynamic ID. Polo.
The ID. Cross is positioned as a family-oriented vehicle, offering practicality and interior space. With a length of 4.15 metres and a boot capacity of 475 litres, it exceeds that of the Golf. The model will also include a small front storage compartment, or “frunk,” with a capacity of 22 litres.
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Volkswagen said the vehicle adopts its new “Pure Positive” design language, emphasising clean lines and balanced proportions. Inside, the automaker has revised its approach based on feedback from earlier MEB models, replacing touch-sensitive controls with physical buttons and larger displays to improve usability.
The ID. Cross forms part of Volkswagen’s broader strategy to expand its electric vehicle portfolio into more affordable segments, targeting customers seeking practical and cost-effective alternatives to internal combustion engine vehicles.
Further details, including full specifications and equipment levels, are expected to be revealed closer to the model’s official debut.
