Volkswagen unveiled the extended van ID. Buzz Cargo
September 23, 2026, 7:00 PM
Serhii Ivanov – reviewer for autocentre.ua. He specializes in covering major events in the global automotive industry and reviewing new models. An expert in automobile history, he is the author of numerous publications and books on this topic.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced the launch of a new, more practical version of its all-electric van. The ID. Buzz Cargo model comes with a wheelbase that is 250 mm longer. It is designed to meet the needs of European delivery services and logistics companies that found the standard shorter version lacked sufficient cargo space.
The long-wheelbase van retains its retro-futuristic silhouette, inspired by classic first-generation German buses. However, the increased body length allowed engineers to significantly expand the cargo space. Now, two standard Euro pallets can be comfortably placed inside. Access to the cargo area is improved thanks to wider sliding side doors.
The cabin of the commercial version can be equipped with a two-seater or three-seater front sofa, and the dashboard features a modern digital system with upgraded onboard software and the Travel Assist lane-keeping assistant.
The additional 250 mm allowed designers to install a larger lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 86 kWh (the base short version comes equipped with a 77 kWh battery). This provides the electric vehicle with a solid range of over 450 km per charge according to the WLTP standard. The driving force still comes from an efficient electric motor mounted on the rear axle, delivering 286 hp/210 kW, supported by fast DC charging up to 200 kW.
The official launch of the extended commercial model is scheduled for next year.
“AC” Note
The story of the legendary Volkswagen Transporter family of commercial vehicles began in 1950 with the introduction of the famous T1 model, which shared its platform with the iconic fuel-powered hatchback Beetle. This first hoodless van, equipped with a rear-mounted air-cooled opposed engine, became a true symbol of Europe’s post-war economic recovery.
The subsequent T2 generation of 1967 built upon this concept by adding comfort and becoming an icon of hippie culture. A major engineering revolution came in 1979 with the introduction of the clunky T3, which became the last rear-engine model in the series, eventually featuring the first water-cooled diesel engines. The T4 generation introduced in 1990 shifted to a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout, significantly increasing the cargo space. The T5 generation of 2003 and T6 generation of 2015 elevated the commercial line to a premium level of comfort, offering sophisticated digital features and expensive Multivan variants. The introduction of the longer electric ID. Buzz Cargo represents a logical continuation of this 75-year history, where the van retains the cargo-handling traditions of its predecessors while eliminating harmful emissions entirely.
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