A few hours ago, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles jointly launched the new ID.Buzz and ID.BuzzCargo in Hamburg. As Europe's first pure electric bus and van model, Volkswagen will offer new options for sustainable mobility with zero emissions, and for the first time, realize the concentrated embodiment of the core elements of the ACCELERATOR strategy on a single product.
It is understood that the two ID.Buzz are pioneers in the full realization of sustainable mobility, their production and delivery has achieved carbon neutrality goals, it is worth mentioning that the two ID.Buzz use recycled materials and synthetic materials, and the interior does not use leather products at all.
As a member of the Volkswagen ID. family, ID.Buzz is also based on a modular electric drive platform (MEB) and is produced at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' plant in Hanover. The MEB platform is the world's first scalable pure electric vehicle platform for mass production, which can provide the basis for R&D and manufacturing for a variety of models of different brands and market segments. In addition, the new E&E architecture enables continuous iteration of software and technology functions, providing OTA remote upgrades not only for ID.Buzz, but also for all ID. models that have been delivered.
The driver assistance system equipped with the new model will also provide an easy and safe driving experience. ID.Buzz and ID.Buzz Cargo will come standard with the Car2X local traffic warning system, which will grasp the danger information in real time through signals shared by other vehicles and transportation facilities. Also standard is the FrontAssist pre-crash safety system, which also includes lane keeping systems on the MPV model. With the new software, the ID.family will also have a new driver assistance system. The TravelAssist full-speed domain driver assistance system based on group driving data will be an optional feature that not only provides partial autonomous driving functions in the full-speed domain range, but also adds the highway automatic lane change assistance system for the first time. In addition, the new "Memory Parking" feature enables automatic parking along pre-stored routes.
Up to 170 kW charging power, plug and play and two-way charging. Models launched in the European market will be equipped with a 77 kWh battery pack (total capacity: 82 kWh). Like the horizontally opposed engine of the T1 model, a 150 kW electric motor is used to drive the rear axle. Thanks to the battery system at the bottom of the vehicle and the lightweight electric drive system, the vehicle has a balanced front and rear weight distribution and a very low center of gravity, which optimizes handling and agility. Lithium-ion batteries can be charged with 11 kW AC through a charging wall box or a public charging pile.
Dc fast charging power through the European CCS standard charging port can reach 170 kW, so it takes only 30 minutes to charge from 5% to 80%. Using the latest version of the ID. software, ID.Buzz will also provide a "plug and charge" function in the future, which can automatically authorize compatible DC fast charging stations by using the charging interface of the ISO15118 standard, and automatically complete the necessary data exchange with the charging station. The bidirectional charging function enables ID.Buzz to power the user's home grid (V2H) using excess power from the battery. Power transmission and communication require the use of a dedicated DC two-way charging wall box.
ID.Buzz unique design is visually presented around these advanced technologies. "The T1, an iconic model of the 1950s, gave people more freedom of travel. Now, with ID.Buzz, we are implanting the DNA of T1 into this era of electric mobility. Jozef Kabaň, head of brand design at Volkswagen, said, "ID.Buzz allow people to resonate more and be closer when they travel." "The body proportions make ID.Buzz unique.
Kabaň created a direct connection to the classic model: "The driver's seat of the T1 is located above the front axle, with almost no front overhang. The front suspension of the ID.Buzz is also short, but it offers excellent security and advanced technology configuration at the same time. The designer concludes, "Enduring, sustainable and powerful, that's what makes ID.Buzz unique." "The attractive LED headlights and V-shaped panels that together form the iconic front face design are one of the typical features of the model, in addition to the optional two-tone body coating.
Thoughtful design, generous space, living and traveling. In the spacious interior of the car, ID.Buzz bring a new experience of the Bulli model to the drivers and occupants. This is a very typical Bulli model, the layout of the vehicle is very clear, the design concept is well thought out, and the use of space is fully optimized.
ID.Buzz a comfortable lounge-like cabin, allowing up to 5 people to enjoy ample space for travel and luggage (up to 1,121 litres). When the second row of seats is receded, the luggage compartment capacity can be expanded to 2,205 liters. The ID.BuzzCargo model also has outstanding highlights, depending on the user's needs, the front row can be equipped with a two- or three-seat layout, separated by a fixed partition and the rear 3.9 cubic meters of cargo compartment. This zero-emission van can be loaded with two transverse European standard pallets.
Long wheelbase, compact body size for maximum use of space. One of the important features of ID.Buzz and ID.BuzzCargo is the wheelbase of up to 2,988 mm, which is almost the same as the current T6.1 model. Both new cars are 4,712 mm long, which is more distinctive than the overall body length, and the long wheelbase makes the most of the space inside the car. Including the roof aerodynamics components, the height of the two ID.Buzz is 1,937 mm or 1,938 mm, depending on the configuration. The 1,985 mm vehicle width is 81 mm wider than the T6.1 model, while the steering diameter is only 11.1 m.
The first MPV model to have a sedan-like drag coefficient. The design of the first T1Bulli was based on the need for functionality. Therefore, the core principle of automobile manufacturing, "form serves function", also applies to ID.Buzz. The iconic design has excellent aerodynamic performance: the ID.Buzz wind resistance coefficient is only 0.285, and the ID.Buzz Cargo has a wind resistance coefficient of only 0.29, reducing energy consumption and improving battery life.
Made in Germany. The new ID.Buzz and ID.Buzz Cargo models will be produced at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' main plant in Hanover. Most of the parts ID.Buzz electric drive system modules are manufactured in Germany by the Components division of the Volkswagen Group and meet the highest quality standards. Since 2022, the Hanover plant has become one of Volkswagen's most advanced production sites for the production of pure electric vehicles. The transformation process of Volkswagen commercial vehicles has begun, and more electric models will be available in the future. In the past, the Bulgi model was located next to the production line in Hanover, and three new models are currently being produced simultaneously, two of which are electrified models. ID.Buzz and ID.Buzz Cargo's production processes are carbon neutral, and they are also witnesses to new initiatives for mobility, working with users to tackle climate challenges.
Pre-sales in the European market began in May and will be available this fall. ID.Buzz and ID.Buzz Cargo will be available in select European countries this fall, with pre-sales starting in May. With ID.Buzz models, volkswagen "minibuses" will return to the U.S. and Canadian markets.