Volkswagen has confirmed the long-wheelbase ID. Buzz seven-seat electrical folks mover will probably be launching in Australia within the first half of 2025.
This may observe the native launch of the short-wheelbase ID. Buzz five-seater and ID. Buzz Cargo electrical business van, which is able to begin arriving in December 2024.
Volkswagen Australia has additionally confirmed pricing for the short-wheelbase ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo will probably be introduced within the first quarter of 2024.
Volkswagen’s electrical Kombi made its native public debut on the Volkswagen Cronulla Surf Masters over the weekend, alongside a wealth of authentic Sort 2 vans.
Within the lead-up to this occasion Volkswagen Australia confirmed it has logged round 500 expressions of curiosity for the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo.
At present, all ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo short-wheelbase fashions are rear-wheel drive and use a 77kWh (web) lithium-ion battery and a single, rear-mounted electrical motor with 150kW of energy and 310Nm of torque.
Vary is as much as 425km in line with WLTP testing. It may be DC fast-charged at charges as much as 170kW and AC charged at charges as much as 11kW.
The long-wheelbase seven-seat mannequin has an additional 250mm between the wheels, that means it measures 4962mm lengthy. It additionally has a bigger 85kWh battery and a extra highly effective 210kW rear electrical motor.
Volkswagen has additionally beforehand confirmed a dual-motor all-wheel drive GTX variant is within the works. Volkswagen Australia says it nonetheless needs this sporty mannequin although it hasn’t been formally confirmed simply but.
In brief-wheelbase type the ID. Buzz GTX has a complete system outputs of 220kW, whereas in long-wheelbase type it has a complete system output of 250kW.
“There may be nothing on the street that melds love-brand heritage with new-age technical sophistication fairly just like the ID. Buzz,” mentioned Volkswagen Business Autos director Ryan Davies.
“We anticipate the best battery electrical car could rapidly turn into the most popular ticket on the town for households, retirees, tradies, surfers and the environmentally acutely aware all instructed.”
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