Volkswagen's 'electric Kombi" on the way to Australia
Volkswagen’s instantly iconic ID. Buzz – the so-called ‘electric Kombi’ – is rolling down its German production line en route to Australia where it goes on sale before Christmas priced from $79,990 for the ID. Buzz Cargo van and $87,990 for the ID.Buzz people mover.
The Volkswagen brand’s new halo range arrives at a price point considerably less than the most optimistic expectations and – most importantly – under the threshold for Australia’s Luxury Car Tax.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Director Ryan Davies said that the almost 7,000 expressions of customer interest had been received to date, a figure likely to increase rapidly in view of today’s announcement.
“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.”
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.
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.”
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo $79,990
Volkswagen 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
