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Volkswagen CEO Admits ID Buzz Too Expensive
Volkswagen CEO admits current ID Buzz is too expensive, cheaper replacement planned.
In brief
Volkswagen CEO admits current ID Buzz is too expensive, cheaper replacement planned. Volkswagen CEO says ID Buzz is on wrong cost base and new generation with better tech will be cheaper. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Volkswagen ID Buzz Sales Decline
Q3 2026 U.S. ID Buzz sales down 82 percent compared to same period last year.
Volkswagen CEO Confirms Next-Gen Plan
VW CEO Thomas Schäfer says they’re working on an all-new second-generation ID Buzz.
“they’re working on it”
New ID Buzz Expected to Be Cheaper
New ID Buzz using SSP architecture and LFP batteries will be more affordable than current model.
ID Buzz Price Problem
VW CEO says current ID Buzz price is on wrong cost base and difficult to get into volume market.
“is on the wrong cost base. That makes it difficult to really be successful and get into volume in the market, unfortunately”
What to remember
Volkswagen CEO says ID Buzz is on wrong cost base and new generation with better tech will be cheaper.
