The iconic Volkswagen Microbus is making a comeback in a 100 percent electric form. VW needs more than twice the production of ID. Buzz as a three-row electric van will be presented this year in the United States.
After making its official debut in March 2022, Volkswagen’s electric ID. Buzz is, despite everything, about to arrive in American dealerships.
The beloved Volkswagen Microbus has been a hit for its versatility and size, making it ideal for road trips and for those (mostly hippies) looking to get off the grid. The VW bus is seen as a symbol for those looking to get off the grid. Can you do the same in electrical form?
Last June, Volkswagen presented the three-row ID. Buzz, aimed at the American market. The ID. The three-row Buzz is designed for the United States with a longer wheelbase than the European two-row model.
It will also come with a larger battery (91 kWh) to have more power to take care of the extra charge. Earlier this year, we learned that ID. Buzz would be available in 3 versions in the United States: Pro S, Pro S Plus and a first edition reserved for its release.
Lars Krause, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing at VW Commercial Vehicles, has high hopes for the new three-row electric van.
In an interview with German car shop Automobilwoche, Krause said that with new variants of the ID. Buzz, such as the three-row model, VW expects production to ramp up quickly.
After building just 35,000 models last year, VW is waiting for the ID. Buzz will reach more than 100,000 in the medium term. That’s more than double the roughly 35,000 electric vans produced last year.
Krause explained: “In this second part of the year, we will produce twice as many IDs. Buzz than at the same time last year. High hopes come from the launch of new variants, adding the three-row and GTX models.
Volkswagen is also phasing out the T6. 1, which will increase its production capacity. “Two models will be produced in Hanover: the Multivan and the ID. Buzz,” Krause said.
Over time, the ID. Buzz “should contribute significantly to the utilization of the plant’s capabilities,” according to Krause. “In the medium term, the production of the ID. Buzz, which we are building in Hannover for the next global market, and be in the six-figure range.
Krause believes $100,000 is “realistic” as long as he identifies himself. VW is also planning an even less expensive entry-level ID. Buzz to meet demand.
It’s an attractive vehicle that caters to a niche that’s rarely served through an EV lately, but eventually, its sales will drop precipitously if Honda or Toyota launch an electric minivan, as the Buzz lacks a third-row shipping area throughout the all-important summer. road trips that are a requirement for families buying minivans.
The basic ID. Buzz will feature a smaller 62 kWh battery. However, VW has not yet set a price for the new model.
Deliveries of the first ID. Buzz models will begin in the coming months in the United States. At the same time, the ID. Buzz Long Wheelbase will also be available in Europe.
VW’s electric van is expected to cost more than $50,000 in the United States. In Germany, the ID. Buzz starts at €64,600 ($69,000), VAT.
Would you buy the VW ID. Buzz for over $50,000?Let us know in the comments.
Peter Johnson covers the automotive industry’s step-by-step transformation to electric vehicles. He is a seasoned investor, money writer, and electric vehicle enthusiast. His enthusiasm for electric vehicles, basically Tesla, is one of the main reasons why he pursued a career in investments. . If he doesn’t tell you about his latest discoveries in the 10K, you can locate him enjoying the outdoors or exercising.