Volkswagen launches ID. Cross with 37 kWh LFP battery at €27,995 in France, €9,805 below NMC variant
By Eve
Volkswagen began taking orders in France in mid October for a new ID. Cross variant with a 37 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery priced from €27,995, compared to €37,800 for the 52 kWh nickel manganese cobalt version launched in summer 2026. The €9,805 price difference stems primarily from the cheaper LFP chemistry, which avoids costly nickel and cobalt, rather than battery size alone. LFP cells tolerate daily charging to 100% and handle repeated charge cycles better than NMC, but offer lower energy density and reduced cold weather performance.
Why it matters
The shift to lower cost LFP batteries in mass market EVs will influence charging infrastructure planning, as operators may see increased demand for daily top up charging to 100% rather than the 80% limit typical for NMC vehicles. Fleet and workplace charging providers targeting budget conscious EV buyers should anticipate different usage patterns from LFP equipped vehicles.
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- [FR] “Volkswagen ID. Cross : une version 10 000 € moins chère, mais beaucoup à perdre”
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- 24 October 2026
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