Volkswagen Unveils Compact ID.2X Electric SUV at Munich

Volkswagen is set to unveil the ID.2X, a compact all-electric crossover, on September 7 ahead of the IAA Mobility Show in Munich. Positioned as a more affordable alternative to the ID.4, the ID.2X shares its MEB Entry platform with the ID.2 supermini and related models from Cupra and Skoda, targeting a price starting around €25,000. The vehicle features a boxy, upright design with distinctive elements such as a light-up VW badge and three-slot trim on the rear pillar, and is comparable in size to the VW T-Cross but offers improved cabin space due to its dedicated EV architecture. Powertrain options include a front-mounted 222-horsepower motor and battery packs of 38 kWh or 58 kWh, delivering up to approximately 280 miles of range and rapid charging capabilities. Volkswagen aims to expand its affordable electric vehicle lineup with the ID.2X and other models on the same platform, including a city car expected in 2027, to compete directly with rivals like Renault and Ford in the growing European EV market.