Volkswagen ID. Buzz Officially Revealed: Microbus Reborn Electric

For the electric Microbus, Volkswagen will start with two different versions. Consumers will get the regular ID. Buzz, initially with a five seat configuration; commercial customers will have the ID. Buzz Cargo, a van with up to three seats separated by a divider from a capacious rear. With the simple lines of the concept, it’s no surprise that the production Microbus EV has stuck pretty closely to what we first saw previewed at the Detroit Auto Show.

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Short overhangs, plenty of glasshouse, and a general focus on practicality are key. The front gets LED headlights, daytime running lights, and a fascia-spanning lightbar; at the rear, there’s a similar lightbar to link the taillights. Eighteen-inch wheels will be standard; VW will offer wheels up to 21 inches on the passenger model.

Fittingly, in addition to seven single-color finishes — Candy White, Mono Silver, Lime Yellow, Starlight Blue, Energetic Orange, Bay Leaf Green, and Deep Black — there’ll also be optional two-tone paint jobs. They’ll pair a Candy White roof and hood-V with a choice of four colors below the character line: Lime Yellow, Starlight Blue, Energetic Orange, or Bay Leaf Green, with matching side mirrors and handles.

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Both passenger and cargo vans will be based on a short wheelbase version of the platform. That’s 185.5 inches long and just over 78 inches wide, with a 117.6 inch wheelbase. They’ll have a surprisingly small 36.4 foot turning circle, VW promises. An extended wheelbase version will follow in 2023, with exact dimensions to be confirmed.