Cheaper battery option introduced

Volkswagen has launched a more affordable version of its ID. Cross electric SUV in France, available since mid-October. This version uses a smaller 37 kWh battery with LFP (lithium-fer-phosphate) chemistry, which is less expensive than the NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) used in the previous 52 kWh battery version.

Lower starting price with subsidies

The starting price for the ID. Cross Trend with the 37 kWh battery is 27,995 euros, which is 9,805 euros less than the previous 52 kWh version. This price does not include the CEE grant, which varies between 3,535 and 6,145 euros depending on the customers' income. Once this assistance is deducted, the ID. Cross Trend costs between 21,850 and 24,460 euros.

Features and performance details

The Trend version is equipped with a 116 horsepower engine and offers a range of up to 324 kilometers according to the WLTP cycle (304 kilometers in the least favorable configuration). It can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 23 minutes at 88 kW in direct current. It includes keyless start, black roof rails, a driving mode selector, a 12.9-inch touchscreen compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.

Reduced capabilities compared to larger battery

Compared to the 52 kWh version, the 37 kWh battery results in a reduced range of 324 kilometers compared to 427 kilometers for the ID. Cross Life 52 kWh, limited fast charging to 88 kW compared to 105 kW, and a towing capacity of 750 kg compared to 1,200 kg with the larger battery. The 116 horsepower version achieves 0 to 100 km/h in 11 seconds, while a 135 horsepower variant is also offered on the Life and Style trims, allowing 0 to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds.

Pricing for higher trims

The ID. Cross Life 37 kWh with 135 horsepower is priced at 32,900 euros, while the Style 37 kWh trim is listed at 36,750 euros, which is 4,900 euros less than with the 52 kWh battery. The Volkswagen ID. Cross competes with the Renault 4 E-Tech and Citroën ë-C3 Aircross, among others.

Dimensions and competition

The Volkswagen ID. Cross measures 4.15 meters in length, 1.79 meters in width, and 1.58 meters in height, with a wheelbase of 2.60 meters. It has a trunk capacity of 475 liters and a small front trunk of 25 liters for the charging cable. The ID. Cross Trend is priced below the Renault 4 E-Tech, which starts at 29,990 euros in the 120 horsepower Evolution version with a 40 kWh battery. Renault is preparing a Jogging trim with an LFP battery, expected by the end of the year, though its price has not yet been announced.