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Volkswagen’s ID. Cross Enters Final Road Tests Ahead of Summer Reveal and Fall 2026 European Launch

Volkswagen pitches the compact, front‑drive SUV as an affordable entry to its electric lineup priced from about €28,000.

Overview

  • Camouflaged prototypes were photographed in Amsterdam as Volkswagen conducts late‑stage on‑road testing.
  • Built on the MEB+ platform with front‑wheel drive, the five‑seater offers two battery options (37 kWh LFP or 52 kWh NMC) and three power levels of roughly 114, 132, or 207 hp.
  • Manufacturer WLTP targets reach about 316 km with the smaller pack or up to 436 km with the larger, with DC fast charging at up to 90 or 105 kW for a 10–80% refill in roughly 27 or 24 minutes.
  • Packaging emphasizes everyday usability with a 4.15 m footprint, a 475‑liter trunk plus a 22‑liter frunk, large‑format displays, Connected Travel Assist, one‑pedal driving, and Vehicle‑to‑Load up to 3.6 kW.
  • A public reveal is planned for summer 2026 with European sales in autumn 2026; production in Spain is reported and plans for the Americas remain unconfirmed.