Ever since Volkswagen pulled the cover off the ID. Buzz concept back in 2017, we’ve been patiently waiting for the final production version of its electric bus to arrive. It's finally happened with today's official debut of the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo. The latter won’t be available in the United States, but the passenger version will go on sale here in 2024. More on that in a minute, but first, let's dive into the details about the “new face of sustainability mobility” at Volkswagen.
From the outside, the ID. Buzz probably doesn’t look all that new. The overall shape and proportions remain very close to the 2017 concept, which in turn was heavily inspired by another Volkswagen concept van from 21 years ago. As usual, the front fascia is less futuristic in the production model compared to the 2017 prototype. The short body overhangs – a key design element of the original VW T1 – help the relatively compact electric vehicle (185.5/4,712 millimeters long in standard wheelbase form) keep a solid stance when viewed from the side despite its cheerful appearance.
