Africazine:
Volkswagen is set to launch its all-electric ID. Buzz in South Africa by the end of 2023.
After a successful trial run in 2023, the ID. Buzz will officially debut in the fourth quarter. This follows a six-month trial where four Cargo panel vans were tested by DHL across major cities like Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban.
ID. Buzz Launch Marks Electric Shift in South Africa
The ID. Buzz, a battery-electric people mover, has been a focal point for Volkswagen’s strategy in South Africa. Initially hinted at two years ago, the vehicle’s launch is part of a broader push towards electric mobility in the region. The trial with DHL was crucial for assessing the vehicle’s performance in local logistics.
Volkswagen Group Africa executives confirmed that both passenger and Cargo versions of the ID. Buzz have been approved for release. The Pure variant will feature a power output of 125kW and torque of 310Nm, specifically designed for short wheelbase models.
South Africa: Key figures on ID. Buzz specifications
- 125kW/310Nm power output for the Pure variant
- 250 kW power output and 680 Nm torque for the GTX all-wheel drive
Future Developments for Volkswagen in South Africa
- Final preparations for the ID. Buzz launch in Q4 2023
- Continued assessment of electric vehicle performance in local markets
Volkswagen's ID. Buzz is set to electrify South Africa's automotive landscape.
