Electric vehicle affordability improves

Electric vehicles remain relatively expensive for the general public, and their price remains one of the main factors deterring motorists. However, the cost of use is significantly more favorable than that of a thermal vehicle.

Volkswagen’s strategy for smaller models

Manufacturers are therefore seeking all means to reduce the price, especially since Chinese competition is becoming increasingly strong in Europe. This is for example the case with Volkswagen, which is focusing on smaller and more affordable electric models, such as the urban SUV ID. Cross.

ID. Tiguan launch and pricing

The company has also recently unveiled its ID. Tiguan, which replaces the ID.4 and ID.5, reusing their motors and batteries. Revealed on October 9, the electric SUV is available for order since October 13, during the Paris Motor Show, with first deliveries expected in early 2027.

Discounts and grants for buyers

The German brand nevertheless already offers a discount on this new model, priced from 43,990 euros on the online configurator. However, Volkswagen indicates that the SUV benefits from a customer advantage of 5,500 euros. But that is not all. The car should also be eligible for the CEE grant, provided it obtains the eco-score, which should not be a problem for this model produced in Emden, Germany.

CEE grant impact on final price

This grant varies between 3,535 and 6,145 euros depending on income. Even with the minimum assistance, the total discount reaches 9,035 euros, and the Volkswagen ID. Tiguan then starts at 34,955 euros. For those whose assistance is even higher, it is even possible to obtain the car for as low as 32,345 euros.

Comparison with thermal models

This brings the electric version of the Tiguan closer to the thermal version, which remains in the catalog in parallel and starts around 40,900 euros. Once the discount and the CEE grant are deducted, the entry-level ID. Tiguan is therefore cheaper to purchase than its thermal counterpart, even before considering the usage savings.

Performance and range details

At this price, customers can benefit from the entry-level Trend version, which develops 190 horsepower and achieves 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. It is also equipped with a 58 kWh LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) battery in this variant. This allows it to travel up to 454 kilometers on a single charge according to the WLTP cycle.

Charging capabilities

On a fast charger, it takes 26 minutes to charge from 10 to 80%, with a maximum charging power of 105 kW (11 kW on alternating current). This technical specification is not exclusive within the Volkswagen group: the Skoda Elroq, a more compact model, uses the same 58 kWh battery and the same 190 horsepower motor, for a WLTP range of 447 to 452 kilometers.

Equipment and features

It starts at 36,020 euros before discounts, nearly 8,000 euros less than the ID. Tiguan at the catalog price. Moreover, the ID. Tiguan offers an interesting equipment on this least expensive trim. This comes with 19-inch steel wheels, the rearview camera, and automatic speed limit recognition. In addition, the car receives a 15-inch touchscreen compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Infotainment system

Note that the infotainment system is based on Android Automotive. It is combined with a digital instrument cluster and an optional passenger screen. For more range, it is necessary to switch to the 77 kWh battery. The 286 horsepower propulsion version announces up to 600 kilometers WLTP and starts at 46,990 euros in the Life trim, just below the threshold that grants the enhanced CEE grant.

Higher trims and pricing

The 4Motion all-wheel drive version with 299 horsepower starts at 49,650 euros, while the Life trim of the 190 horsepower version is priced at 45,290 euros. The new Volkswagen ID. Tiguan measures 4.62 meters in length, 1.86 meters in width, and 1.62 meters in height. It is 4 centimeters longer than the ID.4.

Interior space and practicality

The entire vehicle has a wheelbase of 2.76 meters, which remains unchanged. In terms of cargo space, the vehicle offers 534 liters, complemented by a front compartment of 32 liters, enough to store charging cables.