VW CEO Expects To Have Enough ID. Buzz Units to Meet Early Demand

by Chris Teague

Published: October 21st, 2024

vw ceo expects to have enough id buzz units to meet early demand

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz might be one of the most hotly anticipated EVs in recent memory, but the automaker recently confirmed that its production lines would be ready for the hyped-up electric van. VW America CEO Pablo Di Si said he expects there to be ample supply to cover what is expected to be heavy demand over the model’s first two years.

“There’s going to be a lot of demand in the first, I would say, 18 to 24 months,” Di Si told interviewers on the Daily Drive Podcast. He noted that VW would release limited-edition and upgraded models to keep things interesting.

VW leaders are worried that the ID. Buzz could get bogged down by dealer markups and other shenanigans, but its goal of delivering up to 150,000 vehicles over the next two years could help prevent some of those issues.

When it arrives, the ID. Buzz will be VW’s most expensive model in the U.S., with a $61,545 starting price. That’s significantly more expensive than other vans on sale, but VW gave the Buzz a long list of standard features to help justify that price. That said, the van only offers a driving range of up to 234 miles in the most efficient rear-drive configuration and 231 miles with AWD, which could limit its appeal for many buyers.

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Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

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SCE to AUX 4 hours ago
As when the Model X came out in 2016, and as when electric trucks appeared in the last few years, VW Buzz owners will discover anew how little range they get when towing, especially at the 2204-lb limit. Then they'll realize how close to home their weekend getaway needs to be, unless they make frequent Supercharger stops every 2 hours along the way. Using the Buzz as a commuter conflicts with its (only) sales appeal as a retro minivan.

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DAC17 2 minutes ago
Good luck selling 150,000 at that $60,000+ starting price. The rebates and discounts will be arriving soon!

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DAC17 Good luck selling 150,000 at that $60,000+ starting price. The rebates and discounts will be arriving soon!
SCE to AUX The name is terrible, as is the face, but the other sides look good. It offers less utility than other options, so only special buyers will spring $70k for a hint of retro looks. It's not for me.
ToolGuy Nice job Ford. Ford is playing the long game, and will crush all competition.
Fred At these prices you could probably commission a shop to build you a resto mod on a small wagon like a Chevy Nova.
Lsstal01 Well packaged? There is zero reason a ground up EV with this little range and this expensive doesn't have a fold flat third row. The chintzy shelf/basket system is going to be a royal pain the first grocery run. (And yes i realize the batteries are in the floor, but the Xpeng X9 figured it out and has 50% more range, surely "german engineering" can...)