All you need to know about VW's electric T-Cross successor
Family-sized electric cars are becoming increasingly abundant, and the list of options is growing every year.
One of the biggest car makers leading the charge is Volkswagen, which revealed the ID Cross concept at this year's Munich motor show.
The new model is basically a raised version of the incoming Volkswagen ID Polo hatchback, and is described as a “city-friendly yet long-distance-capable“ five-seat SUV. Think the existing Volkswagen T-Cross, but for the electric era.
Indeed, the EV was explicitly named to align it as the electric equivalent of the T-Cross. Volkswagen says as much and claims its naming strategy will see other well-known marques make their way onto other models, too.
So, the car. The ID Cross measures 4161mm long, 1839mm wide and 1588mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2601mm. That’s roughly the same size as the existing T-Cross. It's 108mm longer, 23mm wider and 53mm taller than the ID Polo, which was also revealed in Munich.
The ID Cross is powered by a front-mounted electric motor. It produces 208bhp and gets a top speed of 109mph. We’ll have to wait to hear in-depth performance figures...
Volkswagen hasn’t detailed battery sizes yet, but the car maker cays the ID Cross can complete 420km on a single charge. Charging speeds are still to be confirmed, too. It’s likely to use a similar set-up to the ID Polo, which comes with a choice of 38kWh and 56kWh batteries.
The ID Cross comes with a decent level of technology. There’s an 11in digital instrument cluster and a 13in central touchscreen, and a selection of buttons can be used to control the climate control. Not everybody will be happy, though, as they’re touch-sensitive, rather than physical switches.
There’s also a new steering wheel, which has been squared off and gains touch panel controls. Fans of conventional stalks should look away now…
While the ID Cross won’t be the biggest EV on sale, it’s still reasonably practical. Boot space is measured at 450 litres, which is more than some larger rivals offer, including the Volkswagen EX40. There’s also a front boot measuring 25 litres, and all the seats can fold completely flat.
The production version of the ID Cross will go on sale in 2026, with the final car due to be revealed next summer.
Volkswagen will build the ID Cross at the its Pampolona factory in Spain. It will be built alongside the Skoda Epiq, Skoda’s upcoming small electric SUV.
The German car maker says the ID Cross will bring additional personality to its model line-up, styled to bring “a clear, authentic and likeable” character.
According to VW design boss Andreas Mindt, the ID Cross’s light signature represents a “smile”, which gives it an “approachable personality."
