Volkswagen’s Microbus or Kombi may remind you of hippies, flower power, and peace signs, but there’s no denying its cult status. Now, the German carmaker is giving this van a modern all-electric makeover, and the result is the Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
After years of teasing, VW has finally revealed the production-ready version of its electric minivan. While it looks modern, a lot of design elements stay true to the original van – only upgraded. Europe is set to get a five-seater variant later this year, while the US will get a stretched out six or seven-seater variant sometime in 2024.
The European spec model will be powered by a 81kWh battery pack producing 201hp, 229Nm of torque, and a top-speed of 145kph. The automaker hasn’t revealed official range figures, but does say that the battery can charge up to 80% in just 30 minutes.
On the inside is a 10in digital cluster, and a 10in infotainment system at the centre with support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. VW also says that the interiors are leather-free, and infact use recycled materials made from 10% ocean plastic, and 90% recycled PET bottles.