Volkswagen’s electric minibus will not return for the 2027 model year as expected, after another delay.
Volkswagen rolls back the identification. The return of rumor in the US
The identification. Buzz first went on sale in the US in 2024 as an all-electric reinterpretation of Volkswagen’s iconic minibus.
While many were excited to see Volkswagen finally bring the electric minibus to the US, the initial enthusiasm, fueled primarily by nostalgia, quickly faded.
Volkswagen had trouble selling the ID. Buzz for several reasons. For one thing, it wasn’t exactly cheap, with a starting price of around $60,000, plus it offered a limited range of up to 234 miles.
While that’s enough for the average daily commute, families planning a trip or weekend getaway are more likely to choose a larger SUV, like the Kia EV9 or Hyundai IONIQ 9, both of which offer more than 300 miles of range.
Last year, Volkswagen sold only 6,140 IDs. Buzz is in the US, causing an overflow of inventory at distributors.
Volkswagen Group of America Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Jeannine Ginivan said. electrek in December than the DNI. Buzz would not receive a 2026 model year in the U.S. Instead, the company planned to go straight to the 2027 model year.
Ginivan insisted that “Volkswagen will not cancel the ID. Buzz for the US market,” adding that the company had “sufficient inventory” of 2026 models to sell.
According to a Automotive news According to Thursday’s report, Volkswagen is now delaying the return of the ID. Buzz for the US until the 2028 model year. Volkswagen informed dealers of the delay on September 24.
Earlier this year, Volkswagen even revealed updates to the 2027 ID Buzz, including a new Tourer model designed for overnight stays and NACS capability.
As A As reported by Cars.com, it lists only 38 new 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz models that are available nationwide in the US.
Volkswagen’s other electric vehicle, the ID.4, will also not receive a 2027 model year as the automaker refreshes its range.
We’ve reached out to Volkswagen for more information. We’ll keep you posted as we hear more.
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