Our first ID. Buzz has arrived at the dealership!
August 23 2024
If you are considering purchasing a 7- passenger vehicle with remarkable energy efficiency, you will absolutely love the new electric Westfalia. Yes, you have read this correctly: The #vanlife is back by the end of 2024, in the form of an all-electric minibus!
Volkswagen Lauzon in Blainville tells you all you need to know about this future model, which will, just as its predecessor, definitely prove to be incredibly successful!
Arrival date
The ID.Buzz is due to arrive in Canada in 2024, with pre-orders starting at the end of 2024 exclusively on VolksKlick.
One thing is for sure, this electric minibus will be eagerly awaited by all the nostalgic iconic Westfalia aficionados. The prototype was first revealed in 2017 at the Detroit Auto Show and will be the very first 100% electric minibus to hit North-American roads.
Sustainability
The ID.Buzz was designed and produced with sustainability as a top priority. This includes:
- A steering wheel made entirely from non-animal materials.
- The ceiling is made from recycled PET bottles
- Seat velour 90% made from PET bottles
Similarities with the iconic Westfalia
Even if it is much more modern than the late Westfalia, the Volkswagen ID.Buzz design undeniably reminds us of its predecessor, especially when it comes to the large VW emblem at the front of the vehicle. The face of the vehicle itself also reminds us of the Westfalia, like a blast from the past modernised just enough to fit neatly into the present. In fact, it was from the original Type 1 that the ID.Buzz was redesigned.
VW will lauched both the ID.Buzz bus and the ID.Buzz cargo versions simultaneously. The wheelbase of the cargo version is the same as the VW T6.1, with the cargo bus being 20 cm shorter!
Amongst the different features on the ID.Buzz, you will find LED headlights or, to quote the manufacturer, a true “pair of intelligent LED eyes that communicates the vehicle’s status with driver and pedestrians”.
So, when you are negotiating a turn, headlights follow in the same direction, offering you optimal lighting of the road ahead. Moreover, the headlights can detect cyclists and pedestrians and warn them of your presence, thanks to the use of light signals.
Electric Minibus: battery and autonomy
The ID. Buzz will be built in Hanover, Germany. The electric Westfalia should offer –according to available information to date-, an 80 to 111 kWh battery, which can be recharged up to 80% in approximately thirty minutes.
Moreover, the ID.Buzz will have more or less 400 kilometers of range, making it one of the most interesting models when it comes to capacity. It will also be possible to opt for a rear-wheel drive version with 201 horsepower, or an all-wheel drive model with a total of 295 horsepower, according to the latest available information.
According to our sources, it could also come with an automated driving system, which will make it the very first Volkswagen vehicle to be integrating this type of technology. For the time being, this rumour only applies to the European market.
Further information on equipment and other available versions will be communicated closer to the vehicle's Canadian launch at the end of 2024.
For the moment, Volkswagen Canada has announced 2 trim levels for the van:
- ID. Buzz 1st Edition :
- Rear-wheel drive
- High-voltage traction battery, 91 kWh (gross) or 86 kWh (net)
- 210kW/282hp electric motor
- Stockton 1st Edition 20” alloy wheels, 8J x 20 front, 9.5J x 20 rear
- Left-hand electric sliding door with Easy Open and Easy Close function
- Right-hand electric sliding door with Easy Open and Easy Close function
- 60/40 split 2nd-row rear bench seat with accordion fold and armrest/“easy access” to 3rd row
- ID. Buzz 1st Edition 4MOTION :
- Dual-motor 4MOTION® all-wheel drive
- High-voltage traction battery, 91 kWh (gross) or 86 kWh (net)
- 250 kW/355 hp electric motor
- Second-row captain's chairs (total capacity 6 passengers)
Standard equipment should also include a 12.9-inch infotainment system.
Unique technological features:
1. Active assisted lane change
2. Park Assist Plus with memory function
3. Constant software updates over-the-air
4. Bidirectional charging
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Interior dimensions and added equipment
Its dimensions are very similar to those of the Atlas Cross Sport, whose cabin is remarkably spacious thanks to the efficiency gains brought about by the MEB platform. Its dimensions are approximately 4,962 mm in length, 1,985 mm in width and 1,927 mm in height. Buzz seats vary according to configuration: they can accommodate six people (2/2/2) or up to seven (2/3/2).
The ID.Buzz offers a spacious, modular interior with a range of configurations, as well as a generous luggage compartment. One of those cool features is the voice command, including for navigation!
Its dedicated communication standard is independent of the cellular netowrk, including for valuable traffic information whihc can help you avoid accidents.
ID. Buzz : Presumed prices
THE ID. Buzz is priced from $82,110 for the ID. Buzz 1st Edition and $87,610 for the 1st Edition 4MOTION.
As a reminder, to qualify for the Canadian government subsidy, a vehicle must have an MSRP of less than $45,000, to which up to $10,000 in options can be added, for a total of $55,000. If the vehicle has 7 seats, the maximum amount is $55,000, with a maximum of $5,000 in options. At the provincial level, the maximum MSRP is set at $65,000 for Quebec; eligible amounts are lower elsewhere in the country.
In short, ID. Buzz, as currently proposed, will not be eligible for federal or provincial rebates in Quebec, because its starting price exceeds the thresholds required for these subsidies. It is highly likely, however, that other, less expensive versions will be unveiled between now and its launch at the end of 2024.
In short
Don't miss all the official unveilings of the electric Westfalia; at any time, we can obtain new information on the vehicle, its versions and its introduction on Canadian roads!
In the meantime, come and visit us at Volkswagen Lauzon in Blainville and take a look at all of our electric Volkswagen models available for sale! We will also tell you about our current promotions as well as our very advantageous Volkswagen financing options!
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