Groovy with an electric twist: ID.Buzz is the electric minibus by Volkswagen

The ID.Buzz is due to go on sale in a number of European countries later this year and the van will also launch in the United States in late 2023-early 2024.

The German automaker plans to sell more than 1 million EVs annually by 2025.

ID.Buzz is built by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Hanover and, according to TechCrunch, the automaker is investing about €100 million to construct a battery system assembly at that factory.

According to an official press release, throughout Europe, ID. Buzz will have a 77 kWh battery (gross energy content: 82 kWh). The battery integrated deep down in the sandwich floor and the light electric drive result in good weight distribution and a low vehicle center of gravity. Both factors optimize handling and agility.

The lithium-ion battery is charged at wall boxes and public charging points with 11 kW alternating current (AC).

The charging power increases to up to 170 kW via a CCS plug on a DC fast charging station (direct current); the battery is charged from 5 to 80 percent in around 30 minutes.

The series will also be equipped with the latest ID. software will also be able to use the "Plug & Charge” offer.

At the interior, five people have plenty of room to travel and their luggage (volume 1,121 liters) in the lounge-like, friendly ambience of the bus version. If the second row of seats is folded down, the loading volume increases to up to 2,205 liters.