Volkswagen delays its electric minibus for the US — again — SkimNews
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- Volkswagen pushed the ID. Buzz US return from the 2027 model year to the 2028 model year, informing dealers of the new timing on September 24, per an Automotive News report.
- Volkswagen sold just 6,140 ID. Buzz units in the US last year, creating an inventory overflow that the company has yet to clear.
- The ID. Buzz starts at roughly $60,000 with a maximum range of 234 miles, while family-focused rivals like the Kia EV9 and Hyundai IONIQ 9 offer over 300 miles.
- Cars.com lists only 38 new 2025 ID. Buzz models available nationwide in the US, illustrating how few buyers have taken the minibus home.
- Earlier in 2025, Volkswagen previewed 2027 ID. Buzz updates including a new Tourer model designed for overnight stays and NACS charging capability.
- Volkswagen's other US EV, the ID.4, is also skipping the 2027 model year as the automaker revamps its lineup.
Why it matters: This is the ID. Buzz's second US delay — from 2026 to 2027, and now to 2028 — and it lands while dealers carry 6,140 unsold units from last year and just 38 new 2025 models are listed nationally. The ID.4 is also skipping 2027, signaling that VW's broader US EV lineup is hitting structural headwinds against range-leading rivals like the Kia EV9.
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