Earlier this month, Volkswagen confirmed reports that the ID. Buzz will not be available in the 2026 model year. It’s another EV that will disappear, at least temporarily, from the North American market. The van was available for just over a year.

The good news, according to Carscoops, is that the Volkswagen ID. Buzz is expected to return to the US and Canada in the 2027 model year — potentially with noticeable upgrades.

It’s a good point to pause and think about a wish list of things to improve for the next-generation version.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz was launched in late 2024, after a prolonged wait for a long-wheelbase version dedicated to the North American market. During four quarters (Q4 2024-Q3 2025), Volkswagen sold a total of 6,096 ID. Buzz in the US. For reference, the Volkswagen ID.4 sales during the period amounted to almost 23,000.

EPA Range

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz had a few important weak points. One of them was a relatively short EPA Combined range of 231-234 miles, depending on the version. That’s a so-so result for a 6- or 7-seat van. Please note that the results at highway speeds are even lower.

The first point of the potential wish list would be a longer range, or at least an option.

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz: EPA range. (Source: State Of Charge)

Prices

Prices of the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz were north of $60,000, which is a lot. Additionally, as with all imported models, the model was not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit at the time of purchase. This for sure took its toll.

The next ID. Buzz must be more competitive, especially since several 6- and 7-seat EVs are available.

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz: Prices as of September 2024 and EPA range. (Source: State Of Charge)

DC Fast Charging

One of our primary complaints about the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, when it was first introduced, was its range. Because of this, the model would have to DC fast-charge more frequently during long-distance travel. Unfortunately, in this department, the ID. Buzz does not shine.

The official charging time within the 10-80% state of charge (SOC) window is 30 minutes. Considering the stated EPA Combined range, the van can replenish over 160 miles of range at an average rate of 5.4-5.5 miles/minute. The peak charging power is 200 kW, although the average would be closer to 125 kW (assuming a 91-kWh battery).

For reference, the Kia EV9 Long Range (available as a 6- or 7-seater) with a 99.8-kWh battery can recharge from 10 to 80% SOC in 24 minutes (20 minutes for the smaller-battery version). The model averages at 8.3-8.9 miles/minute. The new Hyundai Ioniq 9 with a larger battery (110.3 kWh) charges even faster.

This is a big competitive advantage as one can basically replenish the same amount of range (160 miles) and still have 10 minutes to spare, allowing a driver to continue charging to add more range or go. The next ID. Buzz should charge faster.

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz vs. 2026 Kia EV9: Range replenishment rate during DC fast charging from 10% to 80% SOC. (Source: State Of Charge)

Obviously, any new model year should feature a NACS (SAE J3400) charging port instead of the CCS1. Especially now that Volkswagen EVs finally gained access to the Tesla Supercharging network in November 2025.

That would be our three wishes for the next generation — longer range, lower price, and faster charging.