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Volkswagen Unveils Near-Production ID. Cross, Kick-Starts Europe-Focused Affordable EV Line

The company points to unified battery cells and a fresh design philosophy as its route to lower costs in high-volume small EV segments in Europe.

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Hyundai Concept THREE

Overview

  • VW introduced the ID. Cross concept at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich as the lead entry in a new compact EV family that also includes the ID. Polo and ID. Every1.
  • Production for the entry models is planned to begin in 2026, with the ID. Cross and ID. Polo slated for market launch that year and a production reveal of the ID. Cross targeted for next summer.
  • CEO Oliver Blume said VW holds a 28% share of Europe’s electrified market and confirmed the first rollout of the Group’s unified battery cell concept alongside upgraded software.
  • Pricing targets highlight the affordability push, with the ID. Every1 aimed at €20,000 and the ID. Polo around €22,000, as reports indicate the ID. Cross could be positioned near €25,000.
  • The ID. Cross concept features a 155 kW front motor, up to about 420 km WLTP range, a 450-litre boot plus a small frunk, flat-folding seats, and towing capability rated up to 1,200 kg.