If you’re looking for an electric van or people mover with style, the VW ID. Buzz range might be on your list with pricing starting from $87,990 (plus on road costs). But if you need to carry a load in your van, the 650kg payload might not be enough.
With obvious design links to the Kombi, VW have received over 7,000 expressions of interest from potential buyers, and are expecting more enquiries with pricing for the base model people mover landing under the Luxury Car Limit to qualify for the FBT Exemption for electric vehicles.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Director Ryan Davies is expecting the ID. Buzz to appeal to both fleets and retail buyers.
“Many Australians have a deep emotional and historical connection with Volkswagen vans and people movers,” Mr Davies said. “We’re delighted to deliver the highly desirable BEV reinventions of those classics.
“Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ first fully electric range gives us a capability to supply families and fleets alike with a vehicle that has been highly anticipated.”
The ID. Buzz Cargo, which Mr Davies called the “fleet manager’s friend”, is a three seat, short wheelbase van with the capacity to carry two pallets.
“With the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard closing in fast, Cargo is the vehicle to drive fleets into the future.”
By the end of the year ID. Buzz Pro will be available in its short wheelbase, five seater format or as a long wheelbase seven seater.
The top of the range ID. Buzz GTX – also in seven seat format, but with all-wheel-drive and enhanced performance – commences production later this year for delivery early in 2025.
Pricing (MRPP)
- ID.Buzz Cargo – $79,990
- ID. Buzz (people mover)
- ID.Buzz Pro five seater short wheelbase – $87,990
- ID.Buzz Pro seven seater long wheelbase – $91,290
- ID.Buzz GTX long wheelbase 4MOTION – $109,990
