The new Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo has been presented in society. The commercial variant of the new ID. Buzz bursts onto the scene with the aim of revolutionizing freight transport in urban environments. An electric van that seeks to reinterpret neither more nor less than the iconic Volkswagen commercial Bulli.
The debut in society of the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz has brought with him an additional novelty. And it is that, the entry on the scene of the new Volkswagen 100% electric van that seeks to reinvent the iconic and classic Bulli, has occurred hand in hand with its commercial variant. The new Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo. A model intended for the transport of goods.
volkswagen has unveiled the first commercial vehicle to join the ranks of the growing ID family. fully electric models. The new ID. Buzz Cargo, in addition to having a striking design and extensive technological equipment, has all the necessary features to deal with large European cities.
The exterior design of the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo
The new ID Buzz Cargo is a quickly recognizable electric van. The front and rear do not present great novelties with respect to the ID. Buzz. Being a commercial vehicle intended for the transport of goods, the rear sides have been paneled and the exterior dimensions vary minimally. Logically, no big differences can be expected since the commercial variant emanates directly from the model oriented to passenger transport.
It is developed on Volkswagen Group MEB platform. An architecture intended exclusively for battery electric vehicles. The use of this platform is key to achieving a very spacious passenger compartment (or in this case, a cargo space) without the external dimensions being particularly affected. In addition, an architecture allows a better installation of the propulsion system that we will talk about later.
The measurements of the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo
The interior and technology of the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo
The first thing to note is that, by default, the ID. Buzz Cargo has an interior with three front seats. The driver’s individual seat plus a double seat. Optionally, and as can be seen in the images, an interior with two individual front seats can be configured.
It is in the rear part of the passenger compartment where the big difference is found compared to the ID. Buzz for passenger transport. The rear seats have been removed to create a large cargo area. A fixed panel separates the front seats from the boot. This panel, optionally, can have a window and an opening for loading. The ID trunk Buzz Cargo has a capacity of 3.9 m3 and offers space for two Euro pallets.
The maximum authorized mass is 3,000 kilograms while the maximum load capacity is 645 kg respectively. In the cargo space there are lashing eyes that allow the cargo to be secured. Also, the ID. Buzz Cargo is equipped with a wide-opening tailgate and a sliding door on the passenger side. In the list of optional equipment there is a second sliding door.
The standard equipment of the new ID. Buzz Cargo it’s really wide. Among other elements, it has front and rear LED headlights, 18-inch steel wheels, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, air conditioning, USB type C connections, separation panel without window, rubber floor covering in the trunk, digital instrument panel, infotainment system with 10-inch touch screen and multifunction steering wheel.
On the other hand, the list of driving assistance systems it is equally wide. Some of the most outstanding technologies equipped are the braking assistant to avoid derived collisions, Park Pilot with braking function when maneuvering and the Front Assist system.
The electric drive system of the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo
Beyond all the equipment that the new ID. Buzz Cargo, one of the main keys lies in the bowels of the vehicle. And it is neither more nor less than a 100% electric propulsion system. The “heart” of this van is a 82 kWh lithium-ion battery (77 kWh of net capacity). A battery whose primary purpose is to power a motor. 150 kW (204 hp) and 310 Nm of maximum torque.
The electric motor is installed on the rear axle. That is why the ID. Buzz Cargo has a rear-wheel drive configuration. This motorization allows the ID. Buzz reach a maximum speed of 145 km/h. The ID. Buzz Cargo will be limited by its status as a commercial vehicle. Volkswagen has not revealed the autonomy at the moment. It has been confirmed that, as special equipment, there will be a heat pump to maximize energy efficiency and reduce consumption.
The turning radius is just over 11 meters, so you will have a more than acceptable level of agility to deal with urban environments. Regarding the loading times, will vary depending on the power outlet used. At DC fast-charging stations, the vehicle will draw power at a rate of up to 170 kW. This will allow you to complete the recharge process from 5 to 80% in just 30 minutes.
Release date and prices of the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo
The landing of the new ID. Buzz at European showrooms is set for later this year. The start of serial production will take place in the first half of 2022. A manufacturing process that will be carried out in facilities that the Volkswagen Group has in Hanover (Germany).
The advance sale will start in selected countries from May, while the official launch will occur sometime in the third quarter. As the launch date approaches, the rest of the details will be announced. Among them, all prices. Volkswagen has stressed that it is not planned that the new ID. Buzz Cargo arrives in North America. In 2023, the range will be expanded with new battery versions with different power levels and the variant with an extended wheelbase.
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