Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric van first drive: It combines nostalgia and technology

We’ve waited a long time for this one. The Volkswagen ID.Buzz was unveiled way back in 2017. Now it’s here and ready to drive. Except it’s not exactly “here.” It launches in Europe this year and will make its way to the United States in 2023. That means that while we did have an opportunity to drive the long-awaited EV, it was the European model.

Still, as far as hype vehicles go, the ID.Buzz is up there with the Ford Bronco for folks looking for an electric alternative to the automotive-nostalgia trend. During our drive, we found the ID.Buzz performed as advertised: It's a proper van that just so happens to be powered by electricity and a desire to reclaim yesteryear. Just don’t ask about price, range or the actual length of the upcoming US version.

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