VW ID Cross alternatives: E-SUVs from Skoda, Kia & Co.

New Models The Alternatives to the VW ID Cross

2026-07-23 From Holger Holzer/SP-X | Translated by AI 5 min Reading Time

The VW ID Cross is set to shake up the electric SUV class. That won't be easy: the competition is strong and ranges from an affordable Chinese crossover to a retro charmer to a compact premium powerhouse.

Volkswagen has launched the ID Cross, an electric SUV positioned above the VW Polo.(Image: Volkswagen) — Volkswagen has launched the ID Cross, an electric SUV positioned above the VW Polo.
(Image: Volkswagen)

Small SUVs are an important vehicle class in the European market. So far, the selection of purely electric models has been limited. This is now changing: With VW ID Cross, Skoda Epiq, and Kia EV 2, several new models are hitting the market. In addition, established alternatives are already available.

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