In engineering terms the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo are based on the Volkswagen Group's Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB). The MEB system is made up in the ID. Buzz of the electric motor (permanent-magnet synchronous motor, PSM for short), a power electronics unit, an automatic single-speed gearbox, the twelve modules of the lithium-ion high-voltage battery arranged in space-saving manner in the vehicle floor and various additional components integrated within the vehicle's front end. The battery has a net energy capacity of 77 kWh (82 kWh gross). The flow of high-voltage energy between the motor and the battery is managed by the power electronics unit, converting in the process the direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC). The on-board electronics are in parallel supplied with 12V via a so-called DC/DC converter.
Innovative assistance systems
The new ID. Buzz is one of the most progressive vehicles of its class. This fact is reflected par excellence in the range of the driver assist systems. Many of the systems are included as standard. For example, Car2X (utilises swarm data to enable warnings to be given of dangers in the immediate vicinity), Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring (surrounding area monitoring system with emergency braking function), PreCrash occupant protection (including tensioning of safety belts in an emergency), and, in the case of the ID. Buzz Pro, Dynamic Road Sign Display and Lane Assist. Available as options are the two newest systems: Travel Assist with swarm data utilisation and assisted lane changing, and Park Assist Plus with memory function for automated parking.
Top levels of comfort and safety
The ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo are equipped with a wide array of electronic driver assist systems, which constantly keep an eye on optimum handling. The basis for high levels of comfort and safety is formed by the analogue fundamental layout of the suspension. Used at the front is a MacPherson axle with spring dampers. The counterpart at the back is a highly modern multi-link suspension system. The latter ensures that the sideways and lengthways forces get ideally separated from each other. Both axles are very compact. The track widths, meanwhile, of 1,673 mm (at the front) and 1,670 mm (at the back) are large. The compact design of the front axle enables a small turning circle of 11.09 metres. At the back, the large track width provides ample room for feeding loads through between the wheel arches. This width is 1,204 mm in the luggage space of the five-seater and 1,230 mm in the cargo space of the van.
Iconic and aerodynamic
The design concept of the ID. Buzz concept vehicle shown as a world premiere in Detroit in 2017 has been systematically pursued for the full production version. That includes extremely short bodywork overhangs, maximum utilisation of space on a minimal vehicle footprint, splitting the bodywork design into an upper and lower level, and the iconic front in the style of the legendary T1 with a V-shaped bonnet between the charismatic headlights. Design already followed function in the case of the T1, the first Bulli ever. Form following function - this central tenet of automotive construction - applies to the design of the ID. Buzz too. The iconic, clear form is accompanied here by outstanding aerodynamics: the ID. Buzz has a drag coefficient of 0.29. That reduces electric power consumption and increases range.
The ID. Buzz Cargo passenger and load space
The ID. Buzz Cargo is being offered as standard with three seats in the cab: driver's seat plus double bench seat. Alternatively, the ID. Buzz Cargo can also be ordered with an individual seat for the front-seat passenger. Behind the seats comes a fixed partition, separating off the cargo space. This partition is optionally available with a window and/or an opening through which items can be loaded. The cargo space capacity is 3,900 litres and provides room for two Euro pallets. The maximum payload of the ID. Buzz Cargo is 648 kg. Loads can be secured via lashing rings in the floor and rails on the side walls. The ID. Buzz Cargo is fitted with a wide-opening rear hatch and a sliding door on the passenger side. The van is optionally available with an additional sliding door on the driver's side and with rear wing doors.
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