VW is planning a second generation of the ID. Buzz

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Volkswagen is planning to develop a new generation of the electric minibus model ID. Buzz. As CEO Thomas Schäfer told Auto Express, work is underway on a successor that will be based on the new Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) architecture.

The current model, which has been in use for four years, will first be updated. The upcoming second generation will utilize the technological foundation of the SSP platform. This new architecture promises advantages over the existing MEB platform in terms of range, charging speed, software capabilities, and cost.

Although the ID. Buzz is considered an iconic vehicle and is popular, its sales performance fell short of expectations. Schäfer cited the cost structure as a barrier to achieving success in large-volume sales. He admitted that the electric car currently operates on an inappropriate cost basis.

The use of lithium-iron-phosphate batteries (LFP) could play a role in reducing prices in the future. Since the SSP platform is intended to serve as a unified foundation for numerous Volkswagen Group models, development and production costs could also be lowered.

Regarding design, head designer Andreas Mindt emphasized that they do not want to repeatedly use the same retro elements. He referenced the experience with the new Beetle in this context. Nevertheless, he promised that the future development of the ID. Buzz would be “interesting.”

CEO Thomas Schäfer has not yet specified a concrete date for the launch of the next generation of the ID. Buzz.

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