Volkswagen opened German orders for the ID. Cross Trend, the entry-level trim, on October 19, making its promised €27,995 starting price available three months after the SUV’s July unveiling.
The entry-level model has a 37-kWh usable battery and offers up to 201 miles (324 km) of European WLTP range. At the July launch, Volkswagen offered larger-battery versions called Life and Style, promising the cheaper Trend for later.
The €27,995 Price Is Now Available with the Trend
When Volkswagen introduced the ID. Cross in July, only the Life and Style trims were available to order, both with a 52-kWh battery and a 208-hp motor, starting at €36,525. The company has now added the cheaper Trend trim with a 37-kWh battery and 114-hp motor, starting at €27,995. The smaller battery is also available on the Life and Style trims.
The €8,530 difference stems from a smaller battery, less power and different equipment. EVXL previously questioned Volkswagen’s affordable-EV timeline in our earlier coverage, which expected a price of €28,000 to €32,000. The final price came in just under that range. The advertised German entry price is now available to customers.
A Smaller Battery Offers 201 Miles of European Range
The smaller 37-kWh battery is available in all three ID. Cross trim levels: Trend, Life and Style. Buyers can choose between a 114-hp (85-kW) or 133-hp (99-kW) motor, both sending power to the front wheels. The cheapest configuration is the Trend with 114 hp, starting at €27,995 in Germany.
Volkswagen’s July technical briefing predicted 196 miles (316 km) of WLTP range for the smaller battery. October’s figure is 201 miles (324 km). The July number was labeled a forecast, and the October release no longer calls it one.
The larger 52-kWh battery uses nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) chemistry and offers up to 265 miles (427 km) of WLTP range, on Volkswagen’s July forecast. It comes with a 208-hp (155-kW) motor, providing 75 more horsepower than the 133-hp smaller-battery version and 94 more than the entry-level 114-hp model.
Volkswagen Claims a 23-Minute Fast-Charging Stop
The smaller battery supports DC charging at up to 90 kW, with Volkswagen claiming a 10 to 80 percent charging time of approximately 23 minutes. The 52-kWh version supports up to 105 kW and takes around 24 minutes for the same charging window, according to Volkswagen’s July release.
The smaller lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack needs less energy, explaining its slightly shorter claimed stop despite lower charging power. Both times are Volkswagen’s own figures.
The Entry-Level SUV Retains Useful Standard Equipment
Volkswagen lists front and rear parking sensors plus App Connect smartphone integration as standard on the Trend. Higher trims and available options include Connected Travel Assist, Harman Kardon audio, a panoramic roof and massaging front seats. These are not all included at €27,995.
The five-seat SUV measures 163.5 inches (4,153 mm) long and provides 16.8 cubic feet (475 liters) of rear cargo space plus a 0.9-cubic-foot (25-liter) front compartment.
The ID. Cross uses Volkswagen’s updated MEB+ platform, which provides the foundation for its battery and electric motor. All three versions send power to the front wheels, unlike the larger ID. Tiguan, which offers an all-wheel-drive option.
Volkswagen Has Yet to Announce Any U.S. Launch Plans
The price and specifications in Volkswagen’s latest release apply to Germany, and Volkswagen’s U.S. model lineup does not list the ID. Cross. Electrek reporter Peter Johnson says Volkswagen has no plans to sell the ID. Cross in the United States. He converts the €27,995 German price, which includes VAT, to about $31,500. The ID. Tiguan is the electric SUV Volkswagen of America plans to bring here, as the ID.4’s successor.
EVXL’s Take
Volkswagen has delivered the price it advertised in July. The trade-off is a smaller battery and less power than the models available at the original launch.
The 23-minute charging claim looks reasonable on paper, but real-world range matters more. German buyers can now order the cheaper version, and independent testing will demonstrate how practical it is beyond daily commuting.
Sources: Volkswagen, Volkswagen July launch, Volkswagen technical briefing, Electrek
EVXL uses automated tools to support research and source retrieval. All reporting is by Damien Kesteloo, edited by Haye Kesteloo.
