On March 9, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles jointly launched a new ID in Hamburg. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo。 As Europe's first pure electric bus and van model, Volkswagen will offer new options for sustainable mobility with zero emissions. Additionally, ID. Buzz will be equipped with the latest version of ID. software and set a new standard for driving safety, driving comfort and charging experience in this class.
Ralf Brandsttter, CEO of Volkswagen's passenger car brand, said: "ID. Buzz will be another iconic product in the era of electric mobility, and it is also a product unique to Volkswagen. In the 1950s, the Volkswagen Bulli model represented a yearning for the popularity, autonomy and sentiment of the emerging vehicle. And ID. Buzz brings this lifestyle into our time: zero emissions, sustainability, full connectivity and a new chapter in the future – autonomous driving. By ID. Buzz, for the first time, we have achieved the concentrated embodiment of the core elements of the ACCELERATE strategy on a single product. ”
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle CEO, Carsten Intra, added: "Two IDs. Buzz is a pioneer in achieving sustainable mobility across the board, producing and delivering carbon neutral goals. In addition, we use recycled and synthetic materials, and the interior does not use leather products at all. Future, ID. Buzz will also be used for self-driving mobility services such as multi-person ride-sharing, which can be booked through the Group's MOIA software. The electric Bulli will be a new part of the future of city mobility. ”
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 electrical and electronic architecture enables continuous iteration of software and technological functions, not only for ID. Buzz, which can also provide OTA remote upgrades for all ID. models that have been delivered.
New version of ID.software with new driver assistance. The driver assistance system equipped with the new model will 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 traffic facilities. Also standard is the Front Assist pre-crash safety system, which also includes lane keeping on the MPV model. With the new software, the ID.family will also have a new driver assistance system. The Travel Assist 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 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 ISO 15118 standard and automatically complete the necessary data exchange with the charging station. Bidirectional charging function enables ID. Buzz is able to use excess power from the battery to power the user's home grid (V2H). Power transmission and communication require the use of a dedicated DC two-way charging wall box.
Iconic design: ID. Buzz presents a new face of sustainable mobility. ID. Buzz's unique design is visually presented around these advanced technologies. "The T1, an iconic model of the 1950s, gave people more freedom of travel. Nowadays by ID. Buzz, we're putting the DNA of T1 into this era of electric mobility. Jozef, head of brand design at Volkswagen
Kabaň said, "ID. Buzz allows people to empathize more and get closer when they travel. "Body proportions make for ID. Buzz is 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. And ID. The Buzz's front suspension is also short, but it offers excellent security and advanced technology configurations at the same time. The designer concludes, "Enduring, sustainable and powerful, this is ID. Buzz is 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 brings a new experience to The Bulli models for 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 is a comfortable lounge-like cabin that allows up to 5 people to enjoy ample ride and luggage space (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. Buzz Cargo models also stand out, with two or three seats available in the front row, depending on user needs, separated from the 3.9 cubic metre cargo compartment at the rear by a fixed partition. This zero-emission van can be loaded with two transverse European standard pallets.
Long wheelbase, compact body size for maximum use of space. ID. Buzz and ID. One of the key features of Buzz Cargo is its 2,988mm wheelbase, which is about 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, two IDs. Buzz's vehicle heights are 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 T1 Bulli was based on the need for functionality. Therefore, the core principle of "form serves function" of automobile manufacturing also applies to ID. Buzz。 The iconic exterior design has excellent aerodynamic properties: ID. Buzz wind resistance coefficient is only 0.285, ID. Buzz Cargo wind resistance coefficient is only 0.29, reducing energy consumption and improving endurance.
Made in Germany. Brand new ID. Buzz and ID. The Buzz Cargo model will be produced at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' main plant in Hanover. Most IDs. The parts for the Buzz Electric Drive System module 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 process is carbon neutral, and they are also witnesses to new propositions 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. By ID. Buzz models, the Volkswagen "minibus", will return to the U.S. and Canadian markets.
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