VW is going to show the
electric I.D. Buzz concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The electric concept is
another take on the idea of a modern Microbus and the second I.D. study after
the hatchback that debuted at Paris last year.
Powered by an electric powertrain that combines two
201 hp motors on each axle which produce a combined 369 hp, the I.D. Buzz is
capable of a 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds before hitting the 99 mph top speed limiter.
Measuring 4,942 mm long, 1,976 mm wide and 1,963 mm
high, the I.D. Buzz concept is based on VW’s MEB platform which is reserved for
electric models. The concept is also fully autonomous, featuring the I.D. Pilot
system.
The floor-mounted battery pack has a capacity of
111kWh, giving the Buzz a theoretical driving range of 270 miles (600 km NEDC)
before it requires a recharge. Speaking of which, VW claims that an 80 percent
charge can be achieved in 30 minutes with the Combined Charging System (CSS) or
an inductive charging interface with a charging rate of 150kW is used.
The futuristic design language contains a lot of
retro elements in a bid to evoke the iconic looks of the original, with VW also
releasing a new gallery showing the concept on the streets of Miami, where the
I.D. Buzz meets its legendary ancestor.
