Volkswagen announced its all-electric ID. Buzz van doubled global sales over the past year, marking a significant milestone for the retro-inspired electric vehicle.
Worldwide sales jumped from 29,900 units in 2024 to 60,700 in 2025 – a 102% increase that exceeded company expectations.
The United States saw even more dramatic growth, with a 461% sales increase despite starting from a small base. American buyers purchased 7,300 ID. Buzz vans in 2025, up from just 1,300 the previous year.
Late US Launch Creates Challenges
VW’s delayed American launch hurt initial momentum. The company only began US sales in late 2024 with the 2025 model year, introducing the long-wheelbase seven-seat version first.
Import tariffs drove up prices significantly. The elimination of federal EV incentive programs also made the van less attractive to American buyers.
Volkswagen won’t bring a 2026 model year Buzz to US dealerships. Instead, the company plans to sell remaining 2025 inventory before launching what it calls the 2027 model year.
Commercial and Passenger Split
Global customers are buying passenger and cargo versions in nearly equal numbers.
Around 46% of all ID. Buzz sales worldwide were Cargo variants in 2025. VW claims the electric van leads Europe’s competitive B-segment commercial vehicle market.
The company plans to expand its commercial offerings in 2026. A long-wheelbase version of the panel van will join the lineup – previously, extended wheelbases were only available for seven-seat passenger models.
Expanding Electric Commercial Lineup
Volkswagen announced improvements for its larger E-Transporter and E-Caravelle models, which launched last year with updated range capabilities.
The company confirmed plans for an all-electric version of its large Crafter van. Production will take place at VW’s facility in Września, Poland.
The ID. Buzz success contrasted with overall commercial vehicle performance. VW’s commercial sales dropped 3.6%, driven largely by poor Amarok pickup performance and declining sales of the redesigned Transporter based on Ford’s Transit Custom platform.
Competition Intensifies
The 2026 model year brings new challenges for the ID. Buzz.
Kia’s PV5 offers similar interior space and driving range at roughly half the price. The Korean automaker targets budget-conscious fleet buyers and families seeking electric utility.
Hyundai’s Staria aims at the premium electric MPV market – the same high-end segment where VW positions its passenger variant.
Both competitors launch with established charging networks and competitive warranty packages that could pressure VW’s pricing strategy.
