MUNICH (Reuters) -Volkswagen on Sunday unveiled a concept for a new small electric SUV that is part of the carmaker's push to offer affordable battery-powered vehicles.

The ID.CROSS, which will have its world premiere in the summer of 2026, is expected to be priced between 28,000 euros and 30,000 euros ($32,780 and $35,121).

"From the very beginning, my goal was to shape the best version of the Volkswagen brand of all time," Volkswagen brand chief and group board member Thomas Schaefer said at the IAA Munich car show.

"The near-production concept car of the ID.CROSS demonstrates that we are now truly delivering."

European automakers - including the continent's biggest, Volkswagen - are up against stiff competition from China in the quest to bring electric vehicles to the market at affordable prices.

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