The days of software dominating life in the field of electric vehicles seem to have come and Volkswagen has released a brand new ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo debuted in the style of pure electric buses and vans, and under the beautiful appearance, its latest version of ID.software is the real weapon to compete in the market.
It seems that the new car has some retro design elements, but what is really worth savoring is a series of innovative technologies aimed at carbon neutrality goals. Volkswagen said the series uses recycled and synthetic materials, and the interior does not use leather products at all.
ID. Buzz is based on Volkswagen's modular electric drive platform (MEB) and is produced at Volkswagen's commercial vehicle plant in Hanover. The new electrical and electronic architecture enables software and technology functions to be updated instantly, ensuring a superior car experience.
The new version of ID.software is the core technology of the new car, ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo comes standard with the Car2X local traffic warning system, which can grasp the danger information in real time through signals shared by other vehicles and traffic facilities. ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo also comes standard with Front Assist pre-crash safety system, and a Lane Assist lane keeping system is included on MPV models.
The Travel Assist full-speed domain driver assistance system is optional, and for the first time, the system adds the highway automatic lane change assistance system in addition to providing partial autopilot functions in the full speed domain range. In addition, the "Memory Parking" function equipped with the vehicle enables automatic parking according to the pre-stored route.
European listed ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo is equipped with a 77 kWh battery pack and a 150 kW motor that drives the rear axle. The vehicle has a charging power of 170 kilowatts, can be plug and charge as well as two-way charging, can be charged from 5% to 80% in 30 minutes, and can also achieve 11 kilowatts of AC charging through charging wall boxes or public charging piles.
Volkswagen commercial vehicle field totem T1 becomes ID. The source of Buzz's design language, the new car has a short front suspension, led headlight sets and V-shaped panels make the front-end visual effect more vivid. Customers can opt for a two-tone body coating.
Inside, Volkswagen attaches great importance to space efficiency, easily accommodating up to five occupants and providing 1,121 litres of luggage compartment space. With the second row of seats reclined, the luggage compartment space can be expanded to 2205 litres. The front row of THE BUZZ Cargo is available in a two- or three-seat layout, separated by a fixed partition from the 3.9 m³ rear cargo compartment.
The new car has a wheelbase of 2988 mm, a length of 4712 mm and a steering diameter of 11.1 m. ID. Buzz wind resistance coefficient is 0.285, ID. Buzz Cargo has a drag coefficient of 0.29 and an excellent aerodynamic design for increased efficiency.
Volkswagen said that most of the ID. The components for the Buzz Electric Drive System module are manufactured in Germany by the Components division of the Volkswagen Group. Starting this year, the Hanover plant became one of Volkswagen's most advanced production sites for the production of pure electric vehicles, while the ID for the European and North American markets was launched. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo has achieved carbon neutrality in the production process.