Volkswagen AG moved into high gear by announcing elaborate plans for the return of the VW bus to North America with the all-electric ID. Buzz with long wheelbase.
The German automotive giant noted that the ID. Buzz is one of the world’s most spacious electric vehicles, with room for up to seven people and a large luggage compartment.
With a length of 4,962 mm and up to seven seats, the large ID. Buzz is perfectly primed for its launch in North America. At the same time, it is also expanding its range of possible applications in Europe, said the company.
“In the US, Canada, and Europe, the VW bus has embodied a unique attitude on life for decades. The picture of the legendary T1 Lightbus in Woodstock is unforgettable,” said Lars Krause, a member of the marketing board at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
“The DNA of this symbol of freedom lives on in our ID. Buzz. It is of utmost importance to us that we can now offer the people of North America a modern, all-electric new edition with the ID. Buzz in an iconic design.”
The large ID. Buzz can reach a speed of 100 km/h in just 7.9 seconds. But that’s not all: an all-wheel drive version (GTX) with an output of 250 kW has been announced for 2024.
The electric bus will be revealed as part of the largest VW Bus festival in the US.
The European debut of the long ID. Buzz will take place at the international VW Bus Festival in Hanover, Germany.
Other new features of the large electric VW Bus include a head-up display, an upgraded next-generation infotainment system, and remote parking via smartphone.
Meanwhile, a newly designed high-tech panoramic sunroof with smart glass brings back memories of the legendary Samba Bus of the 50s. At 1.5 square meters, it is the largest glass roof ever built by Volkswagen. Interestingly, the smart glass can be changed from transparent to opaque and vice versa using the touch slider or voice assistant. The North American versions will also feature air-conditioned seats.
Like the Multivan and the Bulli T6.1, all ID. Buzz vehicles will be produced at the main Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles plant in Hanover. This is one of the most advanced automotive plants in the world and the home of the VW Bus family.
