Quick Highlights:
- Up to 280 miles of range with the larger 56 kWh battery pack
- Starting price around €25,000 ($29,000), making it Volkswagen’s most affordable electric SUV
- T-Cross-sized footprint, but interior space closer to a Golf thanks to clever EV packaging
- A 222 hp front-mounted motor, good for a sub-seven-second 0–62 mph run
Volkswagen built its legacy on the idea of a “people’s car,” and now the brand is reshaping that mission for the electric era. The answer is the Volkswagen ID.2 SUV, a compact crossover that aims to put battery-powered driving within reach of everyday buyers.
Set to debut at the Munich Motor Show on September 7, the ID.2 promises Golf-like space, Polo-like pricing, and modern tech that won’t feel like a compromise. And with an expected starting price of under $30,000, this is Volkswagen’s clearest attempt yet at making an EV truly live up to its name.
Positioned Below the ID.3 and ID.4
For buyers who see the ID.4 as too big, too pricey, the upcoming ID.2 SUV lands as Volkswagen’s most approachable electric crossover. With a target price of around €25,000, or under $30,000, it neatly undercuts the ID.3, which starts north of €30,000 in Germany, and stays well clear of the €40,000-plus ID.4.
That price positioning doesn’t just fill a gap in VW’s own lineup, it puts the brand squarely into battle with a new wave of affordable EVs from Stellantis, Renault, and fast-rising Chinese automakers pushing into Europe.
Specs That Punch Above Its Weight
Despite its affordable positioning, the ID.2 SUV isn’t light on numbers. Power comes from a front-mounted electric motor producing 222 horsepower (166 kW / 225 PS), enough for a 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) run in under seven seconds. Top speed is capped at 99 mph (160 km/h), which is plenty for Europe’s motorways.
Buyers will be able to choose between a 38 kWh battery for short-range, urban-focused driving or a larger 56 kWh pack offering up to 280 miles of WLTP-certified range. While the platform is front-wheel drive only, VW hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a more powerful dual-motor variant in the future, though demand in this price-sensitive segment may keep things simple.
Small in Size, Big on Practicality
Volkswagen says the ID.2 SUV is about the size of today’s T-Cross—4,050 mm long (159.4 in), 1,812 mm wide (71.3 in), and 1,530 mm tall (60.2 in). Those numbers might not mean much on their own, but here’s the trick: with no engine up front, the designers pushed the cabin forward.
Suddenly, a footprint that looks subcompact on the outside feels almost Golf-like inside. You get a flat floor, decent legroom in the back, and a boot that’s actually useful—something parents hauling strollers or shopping bags will notice right away.
Bold Design With Production-Ready Touches
The teaser sketches show the ID.2 SUV standing a little “boxier” than the ID.4, with squared-off shoulders, light bars front and rear, and even an illuminated VW badge. Of course, some of that is concept-car dressing—expect the production version to tone things down with the usual black plastic cladding around the arches and ordinary door handles.
According to design chief Andreas Mindt, the SUV takes a few cues from the refreshed T-Roc, a clear sign that Volkswagen wants to mix a bit of “familiar” with the “futuristic” as it rolls this one out.
Tech-Forward Interior
Step inside and the ID.2 SUV feels more “grown up” than the smaller ID.3. Volkswagen is fitting a 12.9-inch infotainment display alongside a 10.9-inch digital driver screen, a setup that instantly makes the cabin look more premium than its price tag suggests. Perhaps more importantly, VW is walking back from its experiment with fussy touch panels—the ID.2 brings back physical controls for the essentials, something customers have been asking for loudly.
And in typical VW fashion, there’s a bit of fun tucked in: drive modes that can mimic old favorites like the “Golf” or even the “Beetle,” a playful throwback that adds character to a car aimed at the future.
A Stepping Stone to the €20K ID.1
The ID.2 SUV won’t be VW’s cheapest EV for long. By 2026, the automaker plans to roll out the even smaller ID.1, targeting a €20,000 starting price. Still, the ID.2 family—hatchback, GTI, and SUV—will be critical to Volkswagen’s strategy of ramping up sales volume in the affordable EV segment. And judging by the company’s 47% increase in EV deliveries in the first half of this year (465,500 units), demand is clearly building.
Final Words
The Volkswagen ID.2 SUV arrives as more than just another ID-badged crossover—it’s Volkswagen’s answer to cars like the Renault 5 EV, Peugeot e-2008, and the wave of affordable electric models coming from China. Compact on the outside, roomy inside, and priced from about €25,000, it’s aimed squarely at buyers who want an EV but can’t stretch to an ID.3 or ID.4.
Europe will get it first, and while U.S. customers won’t see it, the ID.2 SUV could become one of the most important models in Volkswagen’s global shift toward electric mobility.
Source: Volkswagen
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