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Volkswagen ID. Cross starts at €27,995 in Germany
Volkswagen has opened German orders for the ID. Cross, a compact electric crossover priced from €27,995 with up to 427 km WLTP range.
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Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Cross, a compact electric crossover starting at €27,995, with orders already open in Germany. The launch puts Volkswagen into one of Europe’s most crowded EV segments, where buyers are looking less for a statement car than for a practical family model at a non-premium price.
The company is positioning the ID. Cross as a mainstream offering rather than a stripped-down budget EV. Volkswagen says the cabin will get fabric-trimmed surfaces, comfort-focused seats, and the new Innovision infotainment system. Optional upgrades include a more advanced audio system, heated and massaging seats, and DCC adaptive suspension.
That pricing marks a notable shift for the brand. Earlier models in the ID lineup were often criticized for launching at prices above what buyers expected from a mass-market Volkswagen. The ID.3, for example, stayed above €30,000 in Europe for a long time, a factor that helped keep cheaper gasoline and diesel models in demand longer than many had forecast.
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The Volkswagen ID. Cross will be offered with:
- Three power outputs: 85 kW, 99 kW, and 155 kW
- Two battery options: 37 kWh or 52 kWh
- Up to 427 km of WLTP range
- DC fast charging from 10% to 80% in about 23 minutes
- Parking assistants and Connected Travel Assist
- Traffic light recognition for smoother city driving
Volkswagen’s lineup logic is straightforward: the lower-end versions are aimed at the entry price point, while the more powerful variant is meant to be the more versatile option for highway driving and less frequent charging. A 427 km WLTP range is not class-leading, but it is enough to make the car viable as a household’s only vehicle rather than just a second city runabout.
Charging performance is solid rather than standout. A 10% to 80% top-up in 23 minutes is competitive for the class, even if some rivals from China and South Korea are already faster.
Pricing and European rivals
At €27,995, the ID. Cross lands in the middle of a fierce market. The Citroën ë-C3 starts at about €23,000, while the Renault 5 E-Tech comes in at around €28,000 in some countries. The Kia EV3 and Volvo EX30 are more expensive, but they are chasing the same buyer looking for a compact electric crossover or hatchback.
For Volkswagen, the model also sends a broader signal. According to ACEA, fully electric cars accounted for 13.6% of new registrations in the EU in 2024, and further growth increasingly depends on models priced below €30,000. The next test is whether Volkswagen can expand the ID. Cross beyond Germany quickly — and whether the company can keep the promised price in real deliveries without turning the base version into a showroom rarity.
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