In 1950, Volkswagen produced a van utility vehicle, the internal code name Type 2, but its other name may be more familiar - volkswagen T1. The van is the second product in Volkswagen's history, and the first model is the famous "Beetle", which is internally code-named VW Type 1. Although this classic model has long been discontinued, the reason why the classic is called a classic is because of its distinctiveness and cultural heritage, and the Volkswagen T1 itself is a "walking history". Not so long ago, Volkswagen ID. Buzz's official debut, according to pedigree, can be counted as a continuation of the spirit of volkswagen T1. Born again, in the name of pure electricity.
Talking about Volkswagen ID. Before Buzz, let's turn the time machine back more than half a century. On March 8, 1950, the Volkswagen T1 was officially produced in conjunction with the Beetle at the main plant in Wolfsburg, West Germany, and for historical reasons, Germany at that time was in ruins after World War II, so the market demand for affordable models like the T1 and beetle was extremely high. Although the Volkswagen T1 was discontinued in Germany in 1967, it remained in production until 1975 in the brazilian market in south America. At the end of the Vietnam War, due to the prevalence of hippie culture, the Volkswagen T1 was once again on fire, and to this day, many excellent Volkswagen T1 models can still be seen on the streets of the United States and Brazil. Remember Fillmore in Cars? It's the Volkswagen T1.
Appearance: Although it has changed, it is still you
To be honest, from a personal sentiment point of view, I am interested in Volkswagen ID. Buzz's exterior design is a bit disappointing, mainly because it looks so badly "T1". However, this may just be my wishful thinking, after all, it is already 2022, and it seems unrealistic to make the exterior design of an electric car fit more than half a century ago. Of course, although Volkswagen ID. Buzz has not done so perfectly in inheriting the classics, but for a pure electric model, its interpretation of the future sense of technology is still quite in place, if the Volkswagen T1 crosses to today's pure electric model, it should be so.
Interior: Family design, full of ID elements
Volkswagen ID. Buzz's interior design completely follows the ID. family style, which is quite simple and refined. Although the positioning is still a van multi-purpose vehicle, its improvement in texture still makes it more attractive, not "rough" at all, and the commercial use scene is also fully taken into account. In terms of practicality, the large storage slots that can be seen everywhere in the car are not only numerous, but also quite ingenious in design, which is very easy to use. In addition, Volkswagen ID. Buzz has also added small Easter eggs in many places in the interior, including model prints and smiley face logos, which is very interesting.
Motivation: Not fast, but fun
Although the performance of the power parameters is average, and the information on the mileage has not yet been announced, for such a model, the acceleration performance does not seem to matter. It is reported that the Volkswagen ID. Buzz will support plug-and-play technology, users do not need to carry out complicated operations to achieve charging, but directly insert the charging gun to automatically charge, the related costs will also be self-settled. It is reported that charging the battery power from 5% to 80% can be completed in only 30 minutes.
Market prospect analysis: pure electricity, still love
summary
More than half a century ago, Volkswagen showed the outside world a rear-mounted electric drive model based on the T2, with a maximum cruising range of only 85km. Perhaps no one at that time believed that this "electric dream" of volkswagen T1 was really realized now. Have to say that Volkswagen ID. Buzz's combination of classics and the future is too much of a gimmick, and the aura of the Volkswagen T1 is bound to deeply affect this new electric model. Born again, in the name of pure electricity.