Volkswagen ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo. Engine, equipment, dimensions - official premiere

Volkswagen presented its new model in all its glory: ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo. Two fully electric versions of the ID. Buzz draws handfuls of one of the greatest automotive icons, the Volkswagen T1.

I'D. Buzz and ID. The Buzz Cargo will hit European showrooms later this year, with pre-sales of these models starting in the second quarter of 2022. Both versions of the model will be equipped with batteries with a usable capacity of 77 kWh (82 kWh gross). The power source will be a 204 hp electric motor located at the rear of the car. When charging with AC, the maximum power is 11 kW, and when using DC, it increases even to 170 kW. At a fast charging station, it takes about 5 minutes to replenish energy from 80 to 30 percent. Like other models of the ID family, the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo is built on a platform designed specifically for Electric Vehicles (MEB).

Volkswagen ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo. colorful vertigo

Volkswagen will offer ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo, like the classic Bulli - in one or two colors. In total, there are 11 options to choose from - white, silver, yellow, blue, orange, green and black, as well as four two-tone options. When ordering a car in the latter version, the upper part of the body along with the roof will always be white. The rest of the body may be green, yellow, blue or orange.

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According to the preferences of the future owner, there may be elements in the cabin that will be matched in color to the paintwork. These are inserts on the seats, door panels and elements on the dashboard.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo. Packed with electronics

All sensors are digital and conveniently located within sight. The digital clock has a 5,3-inch screen, and the multimedia system display is located in the center of the dashboard. It comes standard with a 10-inch diagonal, while a 2-inch larger version will be offered at an additional cost. Both the clock and the multimedia screen are connected to the dashboard only at the bottom edge, which gives the impression that they are "suspended" in the air. On a personal ID. Buzz will include We Connect, We Connect Plus, App-Connect systems (with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto) and a DAB+ tuner (in ID. Buzz Cargo, the last two items will be available as an option).

Volkswagen ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo. dimensions

With a length of less than 5 meters (4712 mm) and a wheelbase of 2988 mm, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz offers a lot of space in the interior. In the five-passenger version, the car will also offer plenty of luggage space, up to 1121 liters. With the second row of seats folded down, cargo capacity almost doubles to 2205 3,9 liters, and in the future, it is planned to introduce versions with six and seven seats and an extended wheelbase. In the case of a layout with three or two seats and a partition in the cargo compartment ID. Buzz Cargo will offer a luggage compartment capacity of 3mXNUMX, which will allow the transport of two Euro pallets.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo. 204 HP and rear wheel drive

I'D. The Buzz will be powered by batteries with a total output of 82 kWh (77 kWh net power) driving a 204 hp electric motor integrated with the rear axle it drives. In this configuration, top speed is electronically limited to 145 km/h. A low center of gravity and high torque (310 Nm) distinguish the ID. Buzz is a very manoeuvrable machine.

Thanks to fast charging technology and power consumption up to 170 kW, the battery can be charged from 5 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes.

Thanks to the modern Plug & Charge technology that will be used in the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, it's going to be even easier to charge your batteries. To start charging, it will be enough to connect the cable to one of the charging stations cooperating with Volkswagen. When the car is connected to charging, the car will be “recognized” by the station, and payment will be made, for example, on the basis of the “Charge” agreement, which will eliminate the need for a card and greatly simplify the charging process.

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