In Brief
The Volkswagen ID. Cross, the brand’s new electric urban SUV, will be eligible for the eco bonus thanks to an officially validated eco-score. By combining public support and the manufacturer’s 3,000 euro discount, the price reduction can reach up to 9,145 euros on the 52 kWh battery model, offering 426 km WLTP range. Its starting price of 37,600 euros could thus fall to 28,465 euros depending on the aid obtained.
Volkswagen can celebrate: sales of its urban electric SUV won’t suffer in France due to the absence of the CEE boost. Indeed, the new Volkswagen ID. Cross already validates the eco-score and will be eligible for the new eco bonus formula. The most attractive part for customers is that Volkswagen also adds its own promotion to deliver almost 10,000 euros off the sticker price.
Good News for Volkswagen
As Volkswagen navigates a difficult period that requires trimming expenses and thus reducing its workforce, fresh good news arrives from its latest urban electric models. The city car ID. Polo is tallying more than 30,000 orders, the Skoda Epiq built on the same platform is already at 35,000 orders, and results are strong for the Cupra Raval as well.
And a fourth model will join the trio of urban vehicles built on the MEB+ platform. This is the Volkswagen ID. Cross SUV, which already validates its eco-score. Publication in the Official Journal on September 17 confirms its eligibility for the Coup de pouce CEE grant, between 3,535 and 6,145 euros. A good sign for the first buyers of the SUV that sits alongside the T-Cross in gasoline form.
A Discount from Volkswagen as Well
Moreover, Volkswagen is generous, because the German automaker had already announced a 3,000-euro discount on its Volkswagen ID. Cross. The savings for customers can thus reach 9,145 euros by stacking the largest eco bonus with Volkswagen’s discount!
For now, only the larger battery is available in the catalog. It is a 52 kWh NMC pack delivering up to 426 km of WLTP range, with a starting price of 37,600 euros. With the discounts and the eco bonus, the price can drop to 28,465 euros or 31,265 euros with the less generous aid. At this price, Chinese competition does not look more attractive in France, as they have not yet validated the eco-score. Volkswagen thus has an appealing product to preserve its market share in France and fend off the Chinese competition.
Furthermore, a more affordable version is expected to arrive around October with a 37 kWh LFP battery. Its price should be around 28,000 euros, like the Skoda Epiq, before incentives and discounts. It will be difficult to rival the ID. Cross because the 4.15-meter urban SUV offers a surprisingly roomy interior and a very generous cargo area for the class!
Volkswagen is therefore well equipped to find success in the market for urban electric vehicles, which is today very important in Europe, but also highly competitive.
Comparison Table
| Model | Battery | WLTP Range | List Price | Max Aid | VW Discount | Price After Aid/Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen ID. Cross (large battery) | 52 kWh (NMC) | 426 km | €37,600 | €6,145 | €3,000 | €28,465 |
| Volkswagen ID. Cross (large battery) | 52 kWh (NMC) | 426 km | €37,600 | €3,535 | €3,000 | €31,265 |
| Volkswagen ID. Cross (small battery, expected) | 37 kWh (LFP) | Not specified | ~€28,000 | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Key Takeaways
- The Volkswagen ID. Cross will be eligible for the eco bonus thanks to its eco-score.
- Up to €9,145 in savings are possible by combining the CEE grant with VW’s discount.
- The 52 kWh battery model offers 426 km WLTP range.
- The base price of €37,600 can drop to €28,465 with maximum incentives.
- An more affordable version with a 37 kWh battery is expected around October, priced around €28,000.
- Volkswagen strengthens its competitiveness in the urban electric-vehicle market in France amid rising competition from Chinese brands.
FAQ
Is the Volkswagen ID. Cross eligible for the eco bonus in France?
Yes, the ID. Cross qualifies for the eco-score and benefits from the new ecological bonus in France.
What is the total amount of incentives and discounts for the ID. Cross?
Customers can stack up to €9,145 in savings via the Coup de pouce CEE grant (up to €6,145) and Volkswagen’s €3,000 discount.
What range does the large 52 kWh battery offer?
The 52 kWh NMC battery delivers up to 426 km of WLTP range.
What is the entry price of the ID. Cross after incentives?
The price can drop to €28,465 with the maximum eco bonus and the manufacturer’s discount.
Is a more affordable version of the ID. Cross planned?
Yes, a version equipped with a 37 kWh LFP battery is expected to arrive, with a price around €28,000 before incentives.
