MEB+ with front-wheel drive. The latest stage in the evolution of the modular electric drive platform is used in the ID. Cross: the MEB+. Volkswagen is combining the electric drive with front-wheel-only drive for the first time since its e-up! and e-Golf. For larger ID. models, however, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive was opted for. The dynamic heart of the system in the ID. Cross is the new APP290 electric drive motor, “APP” is the abbreviation for Axial Parallel Position; „290” reflects the maximum torque in Newton meters. which will be available in three output levels in the ID. Cross to begin with. 85 kW (116 PS), 99 kW (135 PS) and 155 kW (211 PS).
New pulse inverter. A one-speed gearbox including housing and the new pulse inverter are flange-mounted to the motor housing. It coordinates the power and torque development as well as the drive system ’s energy recuperation functions. These power electronics also convert the direct current (DC) stored in the battery into the alternating current (AC) needed by the electric drive motor. The new pulse inverter is an independent Volkswagen development which, thanks to the high-tech components and high-quality materials used, increases efficiency and thus lowers the SUV’s fuel consumption. Since the component was developed and built in-house, there is also a cost advantage, which has a direct effect on the attractive entry-level price of the ID. Cross. Other components in the drive, which are integrated neatly into the front body, include the AC and DC charging socket at the front on the right-hand side, the charger integrated nearby and the electric air conditioning compressor. It has been carefully decoupled from the body and therefore does not transmit any vibrations to the interior.
Group unified cell. Between the front and rear axles, the ID. Cross’ flat lithium-ion battery, the Group unified cell, is located in the vehicle floor. As its name suggests, it is an entirely new development from the Volkswagen Group and its subsidiary PowerCo. The new battery system uses cell-to-pack technology, where the cells are combined directly into a battery pack without the intermediate step via module housings. Three of these battery packs form the energy storage unit within the battery system. In parallel to this, its housing reinforces the body structure.
The battery for the ID. Cross is offered with a net energy content of 37 kWh as a lithium iron phosphate version (LFP) and with 52 kWh as a nickel manganese cobalt version (NMC) with an even higher energy density. The AC charging capacity at a domestic wall box or public charging stations is 11 kW. The smaller battery can be charged at DC quick-charging stations with up to 90 kW, while the larger battery can be charged with up to 105 kW. The forecasts for DC charging from 10 to 80 per cent with 90 kW assume a charging time of around 23 minutes; a particularly flat charging curve helps to reduce the value to around 24 minutes with 105 kW.
Sound design. The ID. Cross’ exterior sound has been developed from scratch. The reason? Many EU markets require almost silent electric cars to emit a sound audible to passers-by at low speeds of up to 20 km/h. Now Volkswagen has designed a new brand sound. Various parameters are incorporated here to make the sound experience as pleasant and exhilarating as possible.
The new sound is active up to 25 km/h in all gear ranges and driving profiles. In the Sport driving profile, a particularly charismatic sports sound is also generated up to speeds of 50 km/h. The sound carpet is adapted in real time depending on driving-relevant variables such as speed, accelerator pedal position and drive torque.